TREETOP is now hiring an Interventionist, who will facilitate implementation of the behavioral support intervention and support provider education in the flexible buprenorphine dosing procedures.

Apply here: cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/…

Looking for #AddictionScience on the effects the #OpioidEpidemic has had on kids & families? Erin Winstanley, PhD, Amanda Newhouse & Kari-Beth Law wrote Ch 38 on this specific topic for Oxford Academic Handbook of Opioids & Opioid Use Disorder.

Info & preorder: global.oup.com/academic/produ…

A review by Raagini Jawa MD, MPH, FASAM & #AddictionMedicine fellow Maggie Shang, MD, with Grayken Center for Addiction shares their experiences developing innovative training content & managing flexible training logistics, as well as highlights their lessons learned.

SAj_AMERSA: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/29…

This is a great resource for individuals wanting to learn more about the science of opioid use disorders & I wrote the final chapter! #AddictionScience

While I started at Pitt in Nov, we finally moved just in time for spring 🌸

Colleagues, please help me spread the word about our open Postdoctoral positions or apply directly here➡️tinyurl.com/MORpostdoc

Hot off the press: Using EHR data from BUP tx program over 10 yr period, we found 57% retained 90+ days, median LOS was 112 days & 6% were retained 10 yrs. Many pts had multiple tx episodes. #addictionscience

Please join us on March 5th, 1PM EST for our media training webinar with Reporting on Addiction and Ashton Marra. The webinar will provide tips on communicating science effectively and working with the media to share your research accurately and concisely.

us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Honored to have been invited to present on OD-related compassion fatigue in rural communities at the Univ of VT. Arrived just in time to see this stunning sunset on Lake Champlain. #addictionscience

We have just a few more weeks to wrap-up wave 2 of our national survey on problems that clinicians encounter when initiating BUP tx. Thanks to all who’ve already responded! #NIDAScience #NIDACTN135

ID - addiction pub alert with rockstars Laura Marks Nathan Nolan, MD MPH Jeff Henderson MDPhD and team!

My last week at WVU we hosted a NIDA CTN Appalachian Node conference to share scientific findings & collaborate with community partners to find solutions. #NIDAScience #AODtxWorks #ATTC

Rural health care workers have high compassion fatigue & few used existing wellness resources during the pandemic. Employers may foster wellness by providing time off for self-care, expanding mental health services & building resilience. Find out more👇shorturl.at/CEGK3

Nurse Care Management of opioid use disorder in primary care can save lives. Thousands of hours of work for this NIDAnews Clinical Trial Network An honor to play a very small role. jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

🔥HOT OFF THE PRESS JAMA Network Open🔥: Our modeling study integrating on-site buprenorphine & #harmreduction kits into U.S. primary care found:
1. Improved clinical outcomes among pt who inject opioids
2. Modestly increase healthcare $
3. Was cost-effective to health systems

Who else can you expect to work with during your UPMC #AddictionMedicine Fellowship ? Experts that bridge #AddictionMedicine with other specialties, such as #PallCare , #PainMedicine , & more. #FellowshipFriday

Learn more & apply: dom.pitt.edu/dgim/training/…

Stacey Sigmon will be one of the keynotes at #2023SOSUR ! Her presentation will discuss 'Expanding Addiction Treatment in Rural Areas.' UVM CORA
The Symposium will take place from Nov. 7-9 via Zoom. Learn More & Register: ow.ly/rNyA50PHErI

Hallucinogen use in the USA
Results of a range of analyses of NSDUH survey (up to 2019) demonstrate trends in prevalence of non medical use
Excellent summary by Deborah Hasin, Ph.D. at #CPDD23 , really important to consider in context of #legalisation measures and #publichealth

Purchase your #cpdd23 Coffee Tumbler from the conference registration desk on the Plaza Concourse level, accessible by escalator from the hotel lobby, or by elevator from either hotel tower. These souvnirs are $10 and you can make your purchases during Registration Hours!

ATTN Clinicians prescribing buprenorphine: We are conducting a NIDA-funded survey on initiating tx in pts using fentanyl. Scan the QR to see if you are eligible. ASAM AMERSA @NAADACorg American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry The College on Problems of Drug Dependence American College of Academic Addiction Medicine #NIDAScience