The Alabama Opioid Prevention Summit brings together prevention professionals, community leaders, healthcare providers, and policymakers to address the ongoing opioid crisis in Alabama. The summit highlights evidence-based opioid prevention strategies with a focus on practical implementation, sustainability, and evaluation. Participants will explore approaches to building, sustaining, and measuring the impact of prevention programs across diverse communities to support long-term effectiveness and improved health outcomes statewide.
We are thrilled to welcome Ben Westhoff as the keynote speaker for the Alabama Opioid Prevention Summit. An award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author, Westhoff is widely recognized for his in-depth reporting on the opioid crisis and the rise of synthetic drugs in the United States. His groundbreaking work has shed light on the global fentanyl supply chain and the devastating impact of illicit opioids on communities nationwide.
With years of research and frontline reporting, Westhoff brings a powerful, informed perspective on the forces driving today’s overdose epidemic and what it will take to address it. His keynote will provide critical insights for prevention professionals, policymakers, healthcare providers, and community leaders working to combat opioid misuse in Alabama. Attendees can expect a compelling, eye-opening presentation that challenges conventional thinking and inspires action.
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Event Description
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Cost: $15
Dates/Locations:
- June 3, 2026 – Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Wynfrey
- June 5, 2026 – Marriott Prattville Hotel at Capitol Hill
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Approved Continuing Education
NBCC – The Office of Teaching Innovation and Digital Education at The University of Alabama has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. This program is approved for 6.50 credits. ACEP No. 7285. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The University of Alabama is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
ASBSWE – The University of Alabama is an approved provider of continuing education by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (Provider #0290). This training offers social workers 6.50 contact hours.
ABN: The University of Alabama is an approved provider of continuing education by the Alabama Board of Nursing (Provider #ABNPO222). This training offers nurses up to 6.5 contact hours.