Dr. Allison Ober and her colleague, Dr. Itai Danovitch at Cedars-Sinai, are preparing a R61/R33 proposal that is focused on improving treatment for hospitalized patients with OUD. As part of their proposal, we’d like to get a few letters of support. Reach out at allisonj.oberPhD@gmail.com

Exciting news! An article worked on by UCLA ISAP's Dr. Dan Dickerson has been published in JAMA Network Open. Great work, Dr. Dickerson! Check out the article: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Make sure to register for Thursday's "Peer Support Specialists – Roles, Responsibilities, and Impact in Addressing Opioid Use," uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

Did you know that September is also National Preparedness Month. In light of this we wanted to share some resources so that you can be prepared during a crisis. 🚨Article on ensuring access to treatment during crises: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... 🚨Narcan by mail: nextdistro.org/naloxone

Happy Throwback Thursday! Today we wanted to share, "Better Together: Engaging and Partnering with Families When Drugs or Alcohol Are in the Picture," which focuses on ways to engage with families or youth in treatment services, and earns you free CEs! uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

If you're interested in learning about buprenorphine, as well as acamprosate, disulfiram, naltrexone, and methadone, register for October 13th's "Medications for Addiction Treatment: Approaches for Treating People with Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders," uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

September is Suicide Prevention Month. To learn more about the role that substance use disorders play in suicidal ideation, check out the Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Use Treatment: library.samhsa.gov/.../files/pe...

If you need support, you can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. You are not alone. #988Day

September is Recovery Month. SAMHSA has identified four major dimensions of recovery: health, home, purpose, and community. To learn more about recovery, visit the profile on their website: www.samhsa.gov/substance-us...

In light of it being Recovery Month, we wanted to share with you "TIP 63: Medications for Opioid Use Disorder," an online toolkit that focuses on ways to support recovery for people with opioid use disorder. Tip 63: www.samhsa.gov/resource/ebp...

Exciting news! Last week on August 25th, Governor Newsom launched CA Bridge Connect, a free statewide call- and text-based service offering immediate help and support to Californians seeking treatment for opioid use. To learn more, visit the CA Bridge website: bridgetotreatment.org/addiction-tr...

Did you know that today is International Overdose Awareness Day? Visit the National Overdose Prevention Network (NOPN) website to find various events and resources that address overdose prevention: nopn.org/california

Addiction is a chronic disease, but why is that? Who better to explain it than ASAM? Check out their "Addiction Explained" page on their website: www.asam.org/addictionexplained

Check out "Introduction to the American Society of Addiction Medicine Criteria (ASAM-A)," on August 20. Register on the ISAP learning platform: uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

📕And just like that, it's already back to school season! Make sure you're prepared for the year ahead by knowing where to find Naloxone to reverse overdoses. You can ask your pharmacist, or check out this resource: calrxnaloxone.com Have a safe, happy, and healthy school year!📕

Did you know that UCSF ReproHH presented at MAT ECHO this past Monday? ReproHH is a free, confidential service offering evidence-based clinical information related to sexual and reproductive health (SRH). To check out MAT ECHO trainings, check out the OASIS website: www.uclaisap.org/oasis-tta/ht...

Exciting News: There's an upcoming in-person training! "Challenging Scenarios in Treatment of Substance Use Disorders" will be held in Pasadena on August 11 from 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM! Register at the learning platform uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

Are you going to the DHCS Conference? If so, make sure you catch ISAP's Julian Simmons, Darren Urada, and Howard Padwa present on the Recovery Incentives Program! If you aren't registered to go yet, registration is open: web.cvent.com/event/843480...

We thought we'd kick off #throwbackthursday with a podcast! Check out UCLA's Dr. Steven Shoptaw's podcast "Soundbites on Substance Use Disorders," on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or buzzsprout: www.buzzsprout.com/2135888/about

🚨SAVE THE DATE🚨 Can you believe the 7th annual Guam Conference is around the corner? Stay tuned for more updates regarding registration and event details!

Join us for a webinar on May 8th with Dr. Eraka Bath to explore trends in youth substance use and mental health, common co-occurring conditions, and the biopsychosocial factors that influence outcomes. Registration: uclahs.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Be sure to check out ISAP's Dr. Brittany Bass's presentation "Use of Big Data Research in Addiction" at the 5th Annual Southern California Substance Addiction Research Training Retreat on May 8, 2026. Join in person or via Zoom: dhs-lacounty-gov.zoom.us/j/7641242695...

Did you know that May is National Nurses Month? In honor of this, we wanted to recognize ISAP's very own Heather Momberg. Keep up the great work! #nationalnursesmonth

As Alcohol Awareness Month comes to a close, we wanted to share with you a resource from American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM, the Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD). PCSS-MAUD: www.pcss-maud.org?asam.org

Happy Webinar Wednesday! Are you interested in learning about how pharmacists can actively collaborate with healthcare providers in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings? The Pharmacist's Role in Treating Opioid Use Disorder: uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

Did you know that April is National Stress Awareness Month? In light of this, we are going to highlight some resources throughout the month to help reduce stress. If you're interested in learning more about pickleball events in your area, check out USA Pickleball: usapickleball.org/national-pic...

April is already here, which means that it's Alcohol Awareness Month. To check out some trainings surrounding Alcohol Use Disorder, visit our new training platform: uclaisap.inreachce.com/SearchResult...

Are you interested in learning about ways to facilitate judgement-free conversations surrounding stigma? Register for April 15th's "Changing Minds, Changing Systems: Promoting Compassionate Care for Substance Use Disorders:" uclaisap.inreachce.com/details/Info...

Does contingency management work? Find out at the Brighter Together Conference on April 21, 3:30-5:00: Saving Lives One County at a Time with the Recovery Incentives Program. Check out ISAP's Howard Padwa, Beth Rutkowski, Darren Urada, and Thomas Freese. lnkd.in/e-wZykzW

Happy Certified Nurses Day to all of the incredible hardworking nurses out there! Keep up the amazing work! #certifiednursesday