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08/31/2026

Recent traction around Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) has shown this non-pharmacological, evidence-based approach to be particularly advantageous for treating certain individuals for trauma, including those pregnant and/or with post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). In today’s research brief, we reviewed current literature to identify what is known, where gaps remain, and how the evidence may guide future research and practice regarding the use of EMDR among pregnant women with SUD. Read the full brief at the link in the comments.

08/28/2026

This September, we’re addressing Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), severe and persistent mental health disorders (SPMI), trauma-informed care (TIC), medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and many more vital substance use treatment topics in our trainings. You’ll gain unique knowledge and insights to improve your role in treatment, as well as earn CEUs for each training. Offered both in-person and online, explore the upcoming training sessions and sign up at the link in the comments.

08/26/2026

Our September training schedule is now live! We have exciting opportunities this month, whether you're a health provider looking to gain CEUs or an advocate looking to deepen your knowledge, these training sessions are designed just for you.

September training sessions include:
🔵 Navigating changes to Motivational Interviewing (MI)
🔵 Addressing women’s substance use treatment barriers
🔵 Implementing Contingency Management (CM) across varied settings
🔵 Incorporating effective clinical supervision in treatment
🔵 Exploring treatment factors in severe and persistent mental health disorders (SPMI)
🔵 And much more!

Explore the full calendar at the link in the comments.

08/05/2026

Since it was developed in the 90s, the Collaborative Care Model �(CoCM) has become one of the most widely used and researched integrated care models, improving treatment outcomes for depression, anxiety and chronic conditions.

Our CoCM research briefs can help you explore this proven approach. You’ll find resources to help you identify key factors for effective implementation, learn about common barriers and explore CoCM’s benefits for people of all ages.

Explore CoCM research at the link in the comments.

07/31/2026

We’re offering plenty of engaging training opportunities for the rest of August, and we hope to see you there!

You’ll take part in dynamic discussions with your peers, hear directly from trainers with deep clinical experience and learn practical skills you can start applying across a variety of roles.

Explore our August training calendar and register for free at the link in the comments.

07/29/2026

For those with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, integrated treatment is considered the gold standard of care — but treatment is still fragmented in many clinical settings.

Our integrated treatment toolkit can help your organization effectively implement and apply these proven models. Whether you’re evaluating models, looking for practical implementation guidance or learning about the latest evidence-informed practices, you’ll find tools for you, such as:

🔵 Research on the latest findings
🔵 Supervisor checklist
🔵 Practical implementation guidance
🔵 Stage-based decision recommendations

Explore the full toolkit at the link in the comments.

07/27/2026

It’s a fact of nature: being rewarded feels good. Contingency management (CM) turns the brain’s natural reward system into a tool for more effective substance use treatment, using voucher- and prize-based rewards to improve treatment retention, health outcomes, employment status and more.

Our contingency management toolkit is designed to help bring these benefits to your organization and the people in your care. Explore research on the model, learn about best practices and get tips for effectively scaling contingency management models. The toolkit includes:

🔵 Basic fact sheet
🔵 Getting-started guide
🔵 Implementation checklist
🔵 Literature and training resources

Find these resources and more in the toolkit. Link in comments.

07/24/2026

Is professional development on your list of summer goals? You still have time! Our free trainings for treatment providers make it easy to learn new skills, earn CEUs and elevate your approach to treatment with evidence-informed practices.

From the basics of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) to behavioral health ethics training, explore important topics that matter to you and those you care for.

Register for in-person and online trainings at the link in the comments.

07/06/2026

Psychedelic use is on the rise, and many frontline professionals are responding to crisis calls without specific training. The P.E.A.C.E. program, developed by the The Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education CPDRE at The Ohio State University, is offering a new training to help equip emergency medical services and emergency departments with skills needed to respond effectively to psychedelic-related crises.

✔️ Date: July 27, 2026
✔️ Where: Fawcett Center, Columbus, OH
✔️ CEs: 5.5 CE credits awarded to EMS providers upon completion

Join us to learn evidence-informed practices that can replace fear-driven interventions with practical preparedness. Learn more and register at the link in the comments.

07/01/2026

Mothers face many unique challenges throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey. The new MATernity Journey program, in partnership with Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, Memorial Health System (Marietta), and Zepf Center (Toledo), works towards enhancing recovery outcomes by helping mothers of all backgrounds, including those working towards recovery from a substance use disorder, get access to vital resources and services to support healthy deliveries and hopeful futures for all.

Listen to the podcast to learn more about the MATernity Journey from program implementers themselves. Visit the link in the comments to start listening.

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