Recent News

Between now and July 15th, the Northwest ATTC will be collecting needs assessment information from residents of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington via a web-based survey. Your responses will help inform our future programing for the addiction workforce. We'd love to hear from you! Check out our survey here, and take the opportunity to share your interests and preferences regarding professional […]

Dr. Nora Volkow, the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), writes a blog focused on addressing significant issues surrounding drug use and the science of addiction. In her most recent blog entry (Advancing Recovery Research), she emphasizes the importance of addiction clinicians and researchers enhancing their ability to support long-term recovery efforts […]

Join us every 1st Wednesday of the month at 3pm PT to learn from fellow professionals and receive consultation from a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers). These monthly consultation sessions are open to all workforce members in Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington). 1 NAADAC credit hour available for each session you attend. […]

Report summarizes the materials from the Naloxone Saturation Policy Academies (NSPA) three cohorts of 26 states, DC, and Puerto Rico into a single summary report that can be shared with state and other leaders. It includes six state spotlights highlighting work done since the policy academy.

This Advisory highlights the importance of methadone as a tool for treating incarcerated with people with opioid use disorder (OUD). The Advisory describes different institutional arrangements for providing methadone in correctional settings.

The Guidelines address the implementation of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in state prisons and practical information about medications, service delivery models, regulatory requirements, staff training, and cultural issues that may affect the uptake and integration of MOUD.

This Advisory provides comprehensive information for hospitals and associated healthcare facilities on best practices and recommendations for implementing and expanding treatment of opioid use disorder with methadone in these settings.

The National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards are a set of actionable items that help organizations reduce health disparities and support professionals, such as peer support workers, in meeting the unique cultural needs of individuals with substance use or mental health challenges. This free virtual workshop, CLAS Matters: Peers Helping People Achieve Their […]

A Penn Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics-led research study focused on understanding the treatment landscape for a crucial opioid use disorder (OUD) therapy—buprenorphine—in Philadelphia. The investigators employed secret shopper techniques to measure adoption of evidence-based clinical practices that streamline access to buprenorphine treatment. Learn more

A research study led by the University of Michigan found that nearly 19 million U.S. children—1 in 4—lived with at least one parent or primary caregiver suffering from a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2023. Among the various types of parental SUDs, alcohol use disorder was the most common, impacting over 12 million children. The […]

The Region 7 Community Impact Shout-Out celebrates individuals and organizations driving innovation and creating real, lasting change in the behavioral health field. Honorees are recognized for their use of evidence-based and promising practices that strengthen communities across our region. Congratulations to Vladimir Sainte, this edition’s honoree! 🛑 Spotlight On: Vladimir Sainte, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, […]

Join the Northwest ATTC, the Pacific Southwest ATTC, and the Western States Node of the NIDA Clinical Trials Network this June for their next joint webinar: CTN-0108: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Stimulant Use DisorderPresenter: Kathleen T. Brady, MD, PhDJune 25, 2025 | 11am-12:30pm PT In this session, Kathleen T. Brady, MD, PhD, of the Medical University of South […]

The 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) noted that more than 750,000 youth, aged 12 to 17, experienced AUD in the past year, but it also revealed that the vast majority of adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the United States did not use substances in the past year. For example, in […]

SAMHSA's Best Practices for Recovery Housing are intended to serve as a tool for states, governing bodies, providers, recovery house operators, and other interested stakeholders to improve the health of their citizens, reduce incidence of overdose, and promote recovery housing as a key support strategy in achieving and sustaining recovery.

"Healing Through Hope: Bridging Faith & Behavioral Health for the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorder" ​​ DESCRIPTION:  Spiritual wellness has been established by SAMHSA as a key component of behavioral health, making it essential for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment programs to explore ways to address participants’ faith.  Partnerships with faith-based organizations […]

In partnership with the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals (NEARCP), the New England ATTC is hosting this targeted TA workshop on June 6, 2025 from 9:00AM - 4:00PM EST. This workshop designed to help treatment court teams initiate and support their participants’ lasting recovery. This presentation is intended to introduce treatment court teams […]

The animal sedative medetomidine is becoming more prevalent in the illegal drug supply in the U.S., as indicated by three recent reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two of these reports highlighted recent clusters of medetomidine cases in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In Philadelphia, 72% of illegal opioid samples tested in late […]

Addiction Science Made Easy (ASME) serves as a valuable resource for the dissemination of recent research. This initiative, a partnership between the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, publishes two research articles each month that clarify scientific concepts and provide context for professionals working in the addiction field. Learn more

The New England ATTC, in partnership with the Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative (WMARI), is proud to sponsor the 21st Annual Basics of Substance Use Disorder Conference on Friday, June 6, 2025 in South Paris, Maine. This conference is a cornerstone event for professionals, community members, and individuals in recovery who want to deepen their understanding of […]

The New England ATTC invites you to learn more about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD), particularly those in recovery. Many people are unaware that, under the ADA, individuals with SUD or AUD are protected from discrimination. This webinar will explore civil […]

Register NOW for the 56th Annual New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies: Sustaining Connections! This year's New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies will take place June 2nd - June 6th fully virtually! The New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies, often called Summer School, is a 4-day intensive learning experience […]

To reduce stigma about addiction care, the Northwest ATTC launched the Workforce Spotlight Initiative, which will feature positive portrayals of individual workforce members in our region via "Spotlight" interviews. Our latest video, available now, features an interview with Jimmy Bicking, a recovery coach and peer support specialist. In his interview, Jimmy talks about how a […]

A primary role of the clinical supervisor is to help counselors grow clinically and improve client outcomes. There are several factors which can negatively impact clinical outcomes including counselor burnout, compassion fatigue, high staff turnover, low organizational morale, the absence of teamwork, and low commitment to the organization. Team cohesion reduces stress at work and […]