Center for Substance Use Research and Related Conditions

08/24/2026

Join us for Beyond Pain Intensity: Understanding Resilience and Biological Adaptation in Chronic Low Back Pain, presented by Kiari Kinnie, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Capstone College of Nursing.
September 2, 2026
12:00 PM
Virtual Session
Check the poster for additional event details.

01/01/2026

Capstone College of Nursing
The University of Alabama

12/10/2025

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉
We are happy to announce that our latest paper, "Demographic Drivers of E-Cigarette Use Initiation and Continuation Among US Adolescents," has just been published in the Journal of Adolescent Health!
This work throws light on demographic-specific motivations for initiation and continued use of e-cigarettes among adolescents in the United States.

Please download here 👇
https://lnkd.in/grQusyM8

A huge thank you to our authors: Timmy Adekeye, Ph.D., Evans Kyei, Ph.D., RN Francisco Marquez, Godwin Dellah Gonyoe, and Mercy Ngosa Mumba, PhD, RN, FAAN.

Capstone College of Nursing
The University of Alabama

12/09/2025

Dear friends, It's an appreciation Monday.......
To all our speakers and partners, THANK YOU.
And to you, THANK YOU for always joining us.
See you in 2026!

SAMHSA
Capstone College of Nursing
The University of Alabama

12/06/2025

12/03/2025

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12/02/2025

We are 1 day away from December Grand Rounds. Registration ends tonight. Click on the link below to register:
https://bit.ly/4rjzFxC

12/01/2025

Congratulations on making it to December, the last month of the year 2025! This is a moment to pause and prioritize what truly matters: your MENTAL HEALTH.
The holidays can be joyful, but they can also be heavy. This is the perfect time to learn, reflect, and equip yourself with tools that support healing and well-being.

I’m excited to invite you to our December Grand Rounds:
When: December 3rd, 2025
Time🕛: 12:00 – 1:00 PM (CST)
Where💻: Online via Zoom
Click on the link below to register 👇
https://bit.ly/4rjzFxC

Spread the word!!!!!

11/26/2025

🌟🎙DECEMBER GRAND ROUNDS SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Stina Jacobs LMSW, CCTS-I: licensed therapist, Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist, and Program Director at the Mississippi Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. Currently a Doctoral Candidate at Tulane University, Stina brings a powerful blend of research and clinical experience, with 30+ presentations and guest lectures to her name.

Her passion? Breaking the stigma around substance use disorders and mental illness through evidence-based care, trauma-informed practice, and compassionate leadership.

Do not forget to register 👇
https://bit.ly/4rjzFxC

11/24/2025

Happy Monday! It's the start of a fresh week, a Thanksgiving week.......
The Thanksgiving season reminds us to show compassion, patience, and understanding, especially toward those facing trauma or substance use challenges.

Join us on December 3rd for “The Horse is Barking – Understanding Trauma and Substance Use Disorders,” with Stina Jacobs. You do not want to miss the metaphor behind this topic.
Time🕛: 12:00 – 1:00 PM (CST)
Where💻: Online via Zoom
Click on the link below to register 👇
https://bit.ly/4rjzFxC

Spread the word!!!!!