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SUMMARY:Alabama Opioid Prevention Summit (Birmingham)
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URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/alabama-opioid-prevention-summit-birmingham/
LOCATION:The Wynfrey Hotel\, 1000 Galleria Circle\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35244\, United States
CATEGORIES:in-person
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SUMMARY:Alabama Opioid Prevention Summit (Virtual)
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URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/alabama-opioid-prevention-summit-virtual/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Role of Employment in Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Learning objectives: \n\n\n\n· Learn why work matters and its impact on people’s recovery. \n\n\n\n· Learn and apply the different IPS principles to support people’s recovery journey. \n\n\n\n· Learn that integrated mental health treatment and employment services lead to better employment outcomes. \n\n\n\nRuth Brock\, M.S.\, joined the IPS Employment Center in January 2020. Ruth provides IPS training\, technical assistance\, and fidelity reviews to states and countries in the IPS International Learning Community\, as well as to other jurisdictions and contracts. Ruth educates leaders on infrastructure to implement IPS in a sustainable way. She serves as a seasoned vocational professional with decades of progressive multi-level responsibilities in service and program delivery for people with different abilities. Ruth is inspired by the words of singer/songwriter Toby Mac “yes\, it’s going to be hard but hard is not impossible.”
URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/webinar-the-role-of-employment-in-recovery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260605T080000
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SUMMARY:Alabama Opioid Prevention Summit (Prattville)
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URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/alabama-opioid-prevention-summit-prattville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T130000
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SUMMARY:Ketamine Therapy for Addiction Treatment
DESCRIPTION:1.5 FREE CEs provided for Nurses\, Counselors\, and Social WorkersPresenter: Brent E. Boyett DMD\, DO\, DFASAM \n\n\n\nOnce known primarily as an anesthetic\, ketamine has rapidly gained attention as a transformative therapeutic tool capable of producing rapid changes in mood\, cognition\, and behavior. The presentation will examine the neurobiology of addiction\, the limitations of traditional treatment approaches\, and the growing evidence supporting ketamine-assisted interventions for substance use disorders.Special emphasis will be placed on the concept of neuroplasticity and the idea that ketamine may help “rewire” maladaptive neural circuits that underlie compulsive behaviors\, trauma\, depression\, and addiction. Participants will learn how ketamine represents the first widely utilized medication in what may become an entirely new class of psychiatric and addiction treatments—psychedelic neuroplastogens that can fundamentally alter thought patterns and behavioral responses. The lecture will also discuss current clinical evidence\, therapeutic models\, safety considerations\, ethical questions\, and the exciting future of psychedelic therapy in addiction medicine.At the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to:1. Explain the neurobiological mechanisms by which ketamine may reduce addictive behaviors and cravings.2. Evaluate the current evidence supporting ketamine-assisted therapy for substance use disorders.3. Identify the benefits\, risks\, and ethical considerations of ketamine treatment in addiction medicine.
URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/ketamine-therapy-for-addiction-treatment/
CATEGORIES:webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T080000
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SUMMARY:Not Another Puff:  Youth Tobacco\, Vaping and Treatment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Nicotine use and dependence among young people are rising quickly due to vaping.  This has become a serious public health issue that warrants urgent attention.  The lack of programs designed specifically for youth who vape nicotine\, tobacco and other mood altering substances makes it harder for them to recover and stay healthy.  Research shows that teens who are dependent on nicotine and tobacco often struggle to find care to treat their individual needs.  When service providers lack the latest information about vaping\, and the clinical tools needed to support decreased use\, adolescents may become more dependent on different substances instead of receiving the treatment they need.  Learning about vaping trends\, the availability of cessation resources\, and how to access different options can help providers in Alabama guide youth to quality treatment services that result in decreased use and sustained recovery.
URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/not-another-puff-youth-tobacco-vaping-and-treatment-summit/
LOCATION:The Wynfrey Hotel\, 1000 Galleria Circle\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35244\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T080000
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SUMMARY:VitAL Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the 2026 VitAL Annual ConferenceAlabamians are leading the way in building a better future for behavioral health. The VitAL Annual Conference brings together professionals\, advocates\, and changemakers from across the state to share ideas\, inspire action\, and strengthen our collective impact. This year’s event will feature dynamic keynote speakers\, practical workshops\, and opportunities to connect with others who are passionate about improving mental health\, substance use\, and trauma-related outcomes. Don’t miss this chance to gain new tools\, fresh insights\, and renewed energy for your work.
URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/vital-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Bryant Conference Center\, 240 Paul Bryant Drive\, Tuscaloosa\, Alabama\, 35487
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SUMMARY:Hidden Hazards Webinar Series: The New Reality of Substance Use: Patterns\, Predictions\, and Case Studies
DESCRIPTION:The presentation will provide eye-opening information about the ongoing and ever-changing concerns of substance use in the U.S\, and their clinical relevance. With Dr. Mathias’s role at the dual diagnosis unit of the psychiatric hospital\, he is keenly in tune with the imminent needs for addiction treatment. This session will utilize several case studies to examine use patterns as well as social and behavioral trends that impact patient presentation and clinical needs. Understanding the dynamics of substance misuse in our society will help to develop much needed strategies for prevention and treatment geared towards those specific substances. \n\n\n\nLearning objectives: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify emerging trends and shifts in substance use patterns across different populations\, including changes in prevalence\, substances of concern\, and modes of consumption.\n\n\n\nExamine the social\, technological\, and environmental factors driving these new patterns\, such as cultural influences and policy changes.\n\n\n\nDiscuss the evidenced-based strategies for early intervention and treatment that address anticipated substance use challenges.
URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/hidden-hazards-webinar-series-the-new-reality-of-substance-use-patterns-predictions-and-case-studies/
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SUMMARY:Justice and Substance Use Alabama Summit (Birmingham)
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URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/justice-and-substance-use-alabama-summit-birmingham/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T021635
CREATED:20260317T201105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201108Z
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SUMMARY:Justice and Substance Use Alabama Summit (Huntsville)
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URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/justice-and-substance-use-alabama-summit-huntsville/
LOCATION:Jackson Center\, 6001 Moquin Dr NW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T080000
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CREATED:20260317T201303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201305Z
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SUMMARY:Justice and Substance Use Alabama Summit (Mobile)
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URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/justice-and-substance-use-alabama-summit-mobile/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T021635
CREATED:20260317T201349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T201352Z
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SUMMARY:Justice and Substance Use Alabama Summit (Prattville)
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URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/justice-and-substance-use-alabama-summit-prattville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T021635
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SUMMARY:Hidden Hazards Webinar Series: Understanding Today's Evolving Addictions: Toxicology 102
DESCRIPTION:Gas station drugs are a category of substances that are sold legally at gas stations or convenience stores throughout the United States and are typically marketed as legal alternatives to illicit drugs like marijuana\, cocaine\, or MDMA. However\, these substances can be highly dangerous\, as their chemical composition and potency can vary greatly. Furthermore\, testing for gas station drugs can be challenging due to their varying chemical compositions and the fact that they are often not well understood by users or even some medical professionals. This presentation will discuss the various types of substances available and various testing methods to help identify misuse. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss the presence and dangers of ‘gas station’ drugs – the growth and availability of multiple toxic substances without the need for Rx or ID to purchase.\n\n\n\nIdentify the ability to detect and test for some of these substances.\n\n\n\nDescribe the characteristics\, intended effects\, and potential adverse outcomes of common gas station drugs to enhance recognition and assessment of misuse in clinical and community settings.
URL:https://vitalalabama.com/event/hidden-hazards-webinar-series-understanding-todays-evolving-addictions-toxicology-102/
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