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AMERSA improves health and well-being through multidisciplinary leadership in substance use education, research, clinical care and policy.
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Our Special Interest Groups started the day with insightful dialogue. Learn more about AMERSA SIGs here: amersa.org/special-inte... #AMERSA2025
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We're excited to unveil our new brand identity. This new design is a symbol of our growth and continued commitment to embracing the many voices and disciplines working in substance use care to shape a more collaborative, compassionate, and effective response to substance use.
November 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What a view we have from our conference hotel! Our conference photographer, Seth Jacobson Photography, captured this beautiful photo of Portland's skyline. sethphotos.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
A full and inspiring first day at #AMERSA2025. Thought-provoking plenaries, outstanding oral abstracts, recognition of exceptional contributors, and a dynamic poster session brought our community together in meaningful ways.
November 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Collaboration, conversation, and community — exactly what makes #AMERSA2025 so special.
November 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
We’re proud to introduce the 2025–2026 AMERSA Board of Directors! This exceptional group of leaders represents the depth and diversity of disciplines across the substance use and addiction field.
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
What a start! Today’s Opening Plenary energized the room and launched #AMERSA2025 with purpose.
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Welcome to Day 1! We’re officially kicking off #AMERSA2025 — let’s make it an inspiring week together.
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
AMERSA pre-conference attendees participated in local site visits today at Central City Concern, The Miracles Club, and Outside In. Thanks to these organizations for letting us visit! #AMERSA2025
November 13, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The AMERSA team is hard at work preparing for an inspiring week of connection, learning, and community at #AMERSA2025. Check in early today from 12-6pm or tomorrow from 7am-7pm to be entered into a drawing to win complimentary 2026 registration in Washington, DC!
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
How are emerging substances like Kratom and Nitazenes shaping substance use care?

AMERSA is seeking proposals for podcast episodes for the upcoming Frontiers in Substance Use Care series.

🔗 Submit by 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱→ amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How can we better support youth & families in substance use care?

AMERSA is seeking proposals for the upcoming Substance Use Across the Lifespan series focusing on pediatric and adolescent care.

Submit by 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 → amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Substance use care changes across life stages—and we’re seeking your insights!

Submit a podcast episode, workshop, or toolkit proposal for AMERSA's Substance Use Across the Lifespan series by 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

🔗 Learn more amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
November 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Have insights on emerging substances, treatments, or tech in substance use care?

Submit an episode proposal for AMERSA’s upcoming Frontiers in Substance Use Care podcast series!

Proposals due December 7, 2025
🔗 Learn more → amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
November 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
AMERSA is excited to announce two new series arriving in 2026. We’re seeking proposals for podcast episodes, workshops, and toolkits.

🗓️ Proposals due December 7, 2025
🔗 Learn more and submit your proposal today→ amersa.org/2026-amersa-...
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Just 3 weeks until #AMERSA2025! If you arrive by airplane, consider taking public transportation to the conference hotel. It is one of the fastest, easiest, least expensive options (and environmentally friendly too). We have detailed instructions here: amersa.org/wp-content/u...
October 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Congratulations to the October 2025 SAj Editors' Choice Award recipient, 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘳𝘶𝘨𝘴 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘍𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴: 𝘈 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘺𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦-𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘯 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘸𝘦𝘴𝘵. Read the article here!

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October 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happening today!
Join AMERSA & journalist Zachary Siegel 3 PM ET for live Advocacy Webinar follow-up office hours — share your ideas & get feedback.
Watch the Webinar: amersa.org/amersa-webin...
Register: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
AMERSA is grateful for the support of our 2025 Conference Exhibitors! If you’re joining us in Portland this November, please stop by and visit them throughout the conference.
October 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Did you know that AMERSA provides $100,000 (over 1/10th of our budget!) in conference registration & travel support every year - without accepting any industry funding? Thank you to members, donors, and mission-aligned partners who support our efforts to include all voices at the table!
October 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Sharpen your advocacy message!
Join AMERSA & journalist Zachary Siegel Oct 22 | 3 PM ET for hands-on follow-up office hours to our Advocacy Webinar.
Missed the webinar? Watch: amersa.org/amersa-webin...
Register: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
October 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Continue the conversation!
Join AMERSA’s Advocacy Webinar Follow-Up with journalist Zachary Siegel Oct 22 for live feedback on your ideas and works in progress.
Missed the webinar? Watch: amersa.org/amersa-webin...
Register: members.amersa.org/ap/Events/Re...
October 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
🎉 30 Days to Go! 🎉
We’re just 30 days away from AMERSA’s 49th Annual Conference in Portland!
Pre-conference sessions kick off November 12, with the full conference beginning November 13. We'll see you there!
amersa.org/annual-confe...
October 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
AMERSA 2025 is just around the corner! Are you ready?

👇 Drop your answer in the comments below.

P.S. If you chose B, don’t wait. Registration is nearly full! amersa.org/annual-confe...
October 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we pause to recognize the incredible dedication of our members who work in mental health care.

Whether you're offering direct support, shaping policy, or advancing practice through research, your work changes lives every day.
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM