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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Want to earn free CEs and learn about ethical standards in the health care system? Make sure you register for tomorrow's Peer Support Specialists training from 1:00-3:00. Register on the learning platform: uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Dr. Allison Ober and her colleague, Dr. Itai Danovitch at Cedars-Sinai, are preparing a R61/R33 proposal that is focused on improving treatment for hospitalized patients with OUD. As part of their proposal, we’d like to get a few letters of support. Reach out at allisonj.oberPhD@gmail.com

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Exciting news! An article worked on by UCLA ISAP's Dr. Dan Dickerson has been published in JAMA Network Open. Great work, Dr. Dickerson! Check out the article: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Make sure to register for Thursday's "Peer Support Specialists – Roles, Responsibilities, and Impact in Addressing Opioid Use," uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Did you know that September is also National Preparedness Month. In light of this we wanted to share some resources so that you can be prepared during a crisis. 🚨Article on ensuring access to treatment during crises: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... 🚨Narcan by mail: nextdistro.org/naloxone

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Happy Throwback Thursday! Today we wanted to share, "Better Together: Engaging and Partnering with Families When Drugs or Alcohol Are in the Picture," which focuses on ways to engage with families or youth in treatment services, and earns you free CEs! uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

If you're interested in learning about buprenorphine, as well as acamprosate, disulfiram, naltrexone, and methadone, register for October 13th's "Medications for Addiction Treatment: Approaches for Treating People with Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders," uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

September is Suicide Prevention Month. To learn more about the role that substance use disorders play in suicidal ideation, check out the Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Use Treatment: library.samhsa.gov/.../files/pe...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

If you need support, you can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. You are not alone. #988Day

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

September is Recovery Month. SAMHSA has identified four major dimensions of recovery: health, home, purpose, and community. To learn more about recovery, visit the profile on their website: www.samhsa.gov/substance-us...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

In light of it being Recovery Month, we wanted to share with you "TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder," an online toolkit that focuses on ways to support recovery for people with opioid use disorder. Tip 63: www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Exciting news! Last week on August 25th, Governor Newsom launched CA Bridge Connect, a free statewide call- and text-based service offering immediate help and support to Californians seeking treatment for opioid use. To learn more, visit the CA Bridge website: bridgetotreatment.org/addiction-tr...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Did you know that today is International Overdose Awareness Day? Visit the National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN) website to find various events and resources that address overdose prevention: nopn.org/california

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Addiction is a chronic disease, but why is that? Who better to explain it than ASAM? Check out their "Addiction Explained" page on their website: www.asam.org/addictionexplained

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Check out "Introduction to the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria (ASAM-A)," on August 20. Register on the ISAP learning platform: uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

📕And just like that, it's already back to school season! Make sure you're prepared for the year ahead by knowing where to find Naloxone to reverse overdoses. You can ask your pharmacist, or check out this resource: calrxnaloxone.com Have a safe, happy, and healthy school year!📕

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Did you know that UCSF ReproHH presented at MAT ECHO this past Monday? ReproHH is a free, confidential service offering evidence-based clinical information related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH). To check out MAT ECHO trainings, check out the OASIS website: www.uclaisap.org/oasis-tta/ht...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Exciting News: There's an upcoming in-person training! "Challenging Scenarios in Treatment of Substance Use Disorders" will be held in Pasadena on August 11 from 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM! Register at the learning platform uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Are you going to the DHCS Conference? If so, make sure you catch ISAP's Julian Simmons, Darren Urada, and Howard Padwa present on the Recovery Incentives Program! If you aren't registered to go yet, registration is open: web.cvent.com/event/843480...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We thought we'd kick off #throwbackthursday with a podcast! Check out UCLA's Dr. Steven Shoptaw's podcast "Soundbites on Substance Use Disorders," on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or buzzsprout: www.buzzsprout.com/2135888/about

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨 Can you believe the 7th annual Guam Conference is around the corner? Stay tuned for more updates regarding registration and event details!

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Join us for a webinar on May 8th with Dr. Eraka Bath to explore trends in youth substance use and mental health, common co-occurring conditions, and the biopsychosocial factors that influence outcomes. Registration: uclahs.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Be sure to check out ISAP's Dr. Brittany Bass's presentation "Use of Big Data Research in Addiction" at the 5th Annual Southern California Substance Addiction Research Training Retreat on May 8, 2026. Join in person or via Zoom: dhs-lacounty-gov.zoom.us/j/7641242695...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Did you know that May is National Nurses Month? In honor of this, we wanted to recognize ISAP's very own Heather Momberg. Keep up the great work! #nationalnursesmonth

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

As Alcohol Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to share with you a resource from American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM, the Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD). PCSS-MAUD: www.pcss-maud.org?asam.org

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Happy Webinar Wednesday! Are you interested in learning about how pharmacists can actively collaborate with healthcare providers in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings? The Pharmacist's Role in Treating Opioid Use Disorder: uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Did you know that April is National Stress Awareness Month? In light of this, we are going to highlight some resources throughout the month to help reduce stress. If you're interested in learning more about pickleball events in your area, check out USA Pickleball: usapickleball.org/national-pic...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

April is already here, which means that it's Alcohol Awareness Month. To check out some trainings surrounding Alcohol Use Disorder, visit our new training platform: uclaisap.inreachce.com/SearchResult...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Are you interested in learning about ways to facilitate judgement-free conversations surrounding stigma? Register for April 15th's "Changing Minds, Changing Systems: Promoting Compassionate Care for Substance Use Disorders:" uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Does contingency management work? Find out at the Brighter Together Conference on April 21, 3:30-5:00: Saving Lives One County at a Time with the Recovery Incentives Program. Check out ISAP's Howard Padwa, Beth Rutkowski, Darren Urada, and Thomas Freese. lnkd.in/e-wZykzW

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Happy Certified Nurses Day to all of the incredible hardworking nurses out there! Keep up the amazing work! #certifiednursesday

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Did you know that this week is National Drug and Alcohol Fact Week? You can find plenty of facts as well as videos and tools to address patient stimulant and fentanyl use in primary care at the ISAP Clinical Provider Quick Tips website: www.uclaisap.org/clinicalprov...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Happy Webinar Wednesday! Today, we wanted to share with you "Better Together: Engaging and Partnering with Families When Drugs or Alcohol Are in the Picture," a course that helps participants describe and define effective and meaningful family engagement. uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Be sure to register for this Thursday's HEART Part 2 Contingency Management Implementation Training! uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/regi... *To register for Part 2 of the Implementation Training, you must first complete a Part 1 Implementation Training.

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

❤️February is American Heart Month! We thought this would be a great opportunity to share with you the Healing and Ending Addiction through Recovery and Training (HEART) Demonstration: Montana’s Contingency Management Program Overview Training. Learn more: uclaisap.inreachce.com?fbclid=IwY2x...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Make sure to register for the 17th Statewide Conference Brighter Together: Integrating Substance Use, Mental Health and Physical Health Care Services! web.cvent.com/event/72d0b6...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We're back with another Webinar Wednesday! Today, we wanted to highlight "Methamphetamine Use and Affective Disorders." If this sounds of interest to you, make sure to check the course out: uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Are you a Tribal/Urban Indian Provider, Tribal First Responder, or someone who simply wants to learn more about culture-as-health? Then look no further! Check out this webinar opportunity featuring the incredible Celena Donahue!

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Exciting News! UCLA ISAP's Dr. Howard Padwa's work has been featured in the fourth edition of Social Injustice and Public Health. Order your discounted copy at: global.oup.com/academic/ using the code AUFLY30 to save 30%!

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We have some great PSI Trainings coming up! ⤵️ 📌Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care in Rural Communities: uclahs.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 📌Continuing the Conversation – Integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care in Rural Communities: uclahs.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Happy #ThrowbackThursday! Check out "A scoping review of social determinants of health's impact on substance use disorders over the life course," written by ISAP's very own Chunqing Lin and Sarah Cousins! ➡Article: www.jsatjournal.com/article/S294...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Behavioral Health or Substance Use Providers: We want to hear from you! Let us know what training and technical assistance is most important to you by completing this survey by March 16th! Survey Link: asupublicprograms.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Meet Dr. Yiyu Xing, postdoctoral scholar at ISAP. She received a PhD in economics from Auburn University. At ISAP, she is working on substance use disorder policy evaluation. Check her out at the Mountain West Economic History Conference: huntsman.usu.edu/mwehc/spring...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Happy Throwback Thursday! Today, we wanted to share with you a video featuring ISAP's Dr. Dan Dickerson where he discusses the effects of 'Drum-Assisted Recovery Therapy for Native Americans (DARTNA).' 🥁Check it out: www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We're thrilled to announce a new publication written by ISAPiens and members of the Guiding Coalition of Traditional Healers and Knowledge Keepers. Check the paper out at this link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that today is Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day? As an accredited CME provider, we want to honor all the healthcare continuing education professionals and the work they do to support continuing medical education. #CEProfessionalsDay #CMACME

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

The ASAM Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder course provides eight hours of education essential for providers to identify, assess, diagnose, and manage the treatment of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Register here: elearning.asam.org/p/TOUDAPU_01...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

"Substance Use Disorders and Chronic Diseases That Complicate Pregnancy" addresses common Substance Use Disorders that can complicate pregnancy and covers the basics of evidence based treatment for these disorders. ➡Find the course by following this link: psattcelearn.org/courses/subs...

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UCLA Integrated Substance Use and Addiction Programs @ucla-isap.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

You may have noticed some of the work we have been highlighting by our amazing colleagues at the Greater Southern California Node. To learn more about their principal investigators, check out their website: www.greatersocalnode.org/principal-in...

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