Join us for the inaugural Cape Fear Addictions Conference, a one-day live in-person interdisciplinary event designed for healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing their knowledge and clinical practice in the treatment of addiction. Held in the scenic downtown riverfront of Wilmington, NC, this conference brings together physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, mental health clinicians, social workers, … Read more
Welcome to the Recovery Together ENC Conference 2025! Join us at Lenoir Community College for a day filled with inspiration, education, and connection. This in-person event is designed to bring together individuals passionate about recovery in Eastern North Carolina. Our conference features engaging speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Whether you're new to the recovery journey … Read more
This webinar is for youth ages 12-18 and their parents/caregivers. It will introduce strategies for keeping teens safe when they encounter drugs. Drug overdoses have become the third leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the US. Fentanyl, a very potent opioid drug, is often hidden in counterfeit (fake) pills and substances that … Read more
The Legal Action Center's (LAC) No Health = No Justice Initiative would like to invite you to a virtual healthcare practitioners' roundtable on Wednesday, November 5th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST. This conversation is intended for professionals who provide healthcare and health-related supportive services to currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. This includes counselors, nurses, physicians, social workers, primary care and … Read more
Substance use disorders are influenced by many factors, including the individual neurology of a person’s brain, individual behaviors, complex environmental influences, and experiences in one's family and community, developing over years. In this session, we will discuss how factors such as trauma and resilience supports can have a bidirectional relationship with brain chemistry, human behavior, … Read more
Many law enforcement officers are familiar with community members who are repeatedly arrested for low-level crimes related to their substance use. There is growing recognition that arresting these individuals rarely leads to lasting positive change for the individuals or to improvements in public safety and community wellbeing. Pre-arrest diversion programs connect people at risk of … Read more
Project CARA, a perinatal substance use disorder clinic at Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC), is excited to invite you to the 9th Annual Perinatal Substance Exposure Summit. This live summit will take place virtually on Friday, February 6, 2026. Participants have the option to register for the full day, the morning session, or afternoon … Read more