We look forward to seeing you for our 49th annual conference in Portland, Oregon: November 13-15, 2025.
Registration will open in June.
The Call for Abstracts, Workshops and Awards is now open.
Visit our Abstracts page to learn more and submit an abstract.
Visit our Workshops page to learn more and submit a workshop.
Visit our Conference Awards page to learn more and apply for an award.
Click here for a pdf of the full call for submissions.
Our annual conference features an exciting multidisciplinary line-up of engaging speakers and presentations, including oral abstract sessions, live poster sessions and interactive skills-based workshops.
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Stigma and Substance Use: Rewriting the Narrative
AMERSA is proud to announce a new podcast series exploring the pervasive impact of stigma on individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders (SUD), featuring insights from experts, including individuals with lived experience and multidisciplinary professionals. Episodes will unpack the roots of stigma, its effects on care access and outcomes, and strategies to foster empathy, understanding, and inclusive support.exploring and highlighting the importance of harm reduction. The series, Stigma and Substance Use: Rewriting the Narrative, includes eight 30-40 minute episodes sponsored by PCSS-MOUD, featuring subject matter experts across multiple disciplines.
The first episode of Stigma and Substance Use will be released on April 10.
Substance Use Disorders 101: The Overview
In partnership with AMERSA, this shortened version of Grayken TTA’s Addiction 101 training provides an overview of the disease model of addiction, the overdose epidemic, stigma, and evidence-based treatments for persons with substance use disorder. Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes. CEs: CME (0.50); Nursing (0.50); LADC/CADC (0.50); RC (0.50).
Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
AMERSA is deeply committed to improving health and well-being among people with substance use disorders.
Please read and share comments published by our Advocacy Committee on topics related to proposed regulations.
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Our peer-reviewed journal, Substance Use & Addiction Journal, is now in its 4th decade.
What is AMERSA?
AMERSA (The Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance use and Addiction), founded in 1976, is a non-profit professional organization whose mission is to improve health and well-being through interdisciplinary leadership in substance use education, research, clinical care and policy.
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