AMERSA Talks
Two new Series Coming Soon in 2026!
Frontiers in Substance Use Care: Emerging Topics and Evidence
Eight episode podcast series sponsored by Provider’s Clinical Support System – Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (PCSS-MOUD), exploring the evolving landscape of substance use and addiction care.
Substance Use Across the Lifespan: Supporting Every Stage
Five episodes, each paired with a downloadable toolkit and live companion workshop, sponsored by the Opioid Response Network (ORN). This series explores how substance use care changes across the lifespan—from childhood through older adulthood.
Previous Series
Stigma and Substance Use: Rewriting the Narrative.
Eight episodes sponsored by Provider’s Clinical Support System – Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (PCSS-MOUD), exploring the pervasive impact of stigma on individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders (SUD).
Innovation in Action: Building Stronger Communities
Seven episodes sponsored by the Opioid Response Network (ORN), highlighting cutting-edge programs and collaborative efforts supporting individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders.
AMERSA Talks
Latest Episodes
Meeting People Where They’re At: Pharmacist-Led Innovations in Substance Use Care
After you listen please complete SAMHSA’s required Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) GPRA Post-Event Form. This form will gather satisfaction with the event to help improve future episodes.
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Substance Use Coercion ECHO Toolkit: Building Capacity at the Intersections of Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders and Intimate Partner Violence
Learn more about this topic. Download the companion toolkit and register for the follow-up live workshop at https://amersa.org/project/episode-2-substance-use-coercion/<...
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Delivering Age-Friendly Care for Older Adults in Opioid Treatment Programs
Learn more about this topic. Download the companion toolkit and register for the follow-up live workshop at https://amers...
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Kimber King, Tj Thompson and Dr. Ruchi Shah, SafeSpot Hotline: Virtual Spotting and Real-Time Overdose Prevention
SafeSpot Overdose Prevention Hotline provides free, 24/7 virtual spotting services to people who use drugs alone. Born out of the grassroots Never Use Alone Massachusetts line, SafeSpot has evolved into a nationally recognized program housed at...
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Dr. Emily Skogrand, Dr. Mike Winer and Dr. Honora Englander, Methadone Outside of an OTP: Meeting People Where They Are
Medications methadone and buprenorphine – are the most effective treatments for opioid use disorder. Decades of evidence show that they treat acute withdrawal and cravings, improve quality of life, reduce risk for HIV and hepatitis C, reduce ov...
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