Substance use disorders (SUDs) are common, affecting at least 1 of 3 adult Americans at some point in their lives. One of the many characteristics of SUDs that makes them unique is that the nature of the addictive process is such that denial, minimization, and lack of insight are natural components of the development of the disorder.
We cordially invite you to submit a proposal to present at the EMPOWER 2026: the Annual Conference for NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. The 2026 Annual Conference will be held on August 29-31, 2026, in Kansas City, MO, at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.
27–28 May 2026
RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, QLD
Covering the A to Z of addiction, AddictionZ 2026 returns with a bold and inclusive program designed to unite the sector, challenge current models, and explore new pathways forward.
Join us for the 2026 Annual Meeting, May 16-20 in San Francisco for 4.5 days of engaging programming for the future of psychiatry! Early rates are now available for in-person registration.
For 15 years, the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit has been a leading force in the fight against the opioid and addiction crisis. It remains the most influential gathering of stakeholders, where groundbreaking ideas are exchanged, strategies are forged, and action takes root. Our work is not done.