Regional: Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) Guide: Conferences, Certifications & Training

Selected Conferences & Professional Meetings (Various Disciplines)

ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting
ACOG is the premier professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. .
2024 AWHONN Convention
AWOHNN's mission is to empower and support nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education, and advocacy.

APA Annual Meeting
American Psychiatric Association..
NatCon25 (National Council for Mental Wellbeing)
The largest conference in mental health and substance use.

APHA - American Public Health Association
APHA serves as a convenor, catalyst and advocate to build capacity in the public health community.

Selected Addiction Medicine Conferences
A list of selected conferences of interest to those that work in the SUDs field. Updated 6/21/2024. Visit the organizations' websites for more details.

NatCon25 (National Council for Mental Wellbeing)
The largest conference in mental health and substance use.

Medical Library Association (MLA) Conference
Medical Library Association (MLA) is a global, nonprofit educational organization. Since 1898, MLA has fostered excellence in the professional practice and leadership of health sciences library and information professionals to enhance health care, education, and research throughout the world.

American Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)
Offers The Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) is for RNs who have a minimum of 2,000 hours (one
year) of nursing experience related to addictions as an RN. The Certified Addiction Registered Nurse –
Advance Practice (CARN‐AP) is for RNs who hold a Master’s degree in Nursing.. :
Multi-Discipline Licensure Resource Project (MDLR)
A Professional’s Guide to Licensure. A license information hub for Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists and Social Workers
Post X-Waiver Substance Use Disorder Training Suite
These interactive training modules have been developed by MAHEC in accordance with the recommendations from the DEA and SAMHSA for the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act. Content includes education on the prevention, recognition, and care of people with substance use disorders, including those with concurrent pain and/or psychiatric or medical co-morbidities. Recommended elements include: substance use disorders, effective treatment planning, and pain management and substance misuse.