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Addiction Conferences

Addiction Conferences

Networking to Support Your Treatment Center

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If you own or manage a substance abuse treatment facility or work in addiction medicine, you must be constantly mindful when it comes to growing your network. Growing your network – no, not your client network – but instead strengthening ties with other owners, managers, and industry insiders and professionals can keep you in the loop on the latest advances in treatment and industry trends and might just give you a head start on the “next big thing” in the substance abuse treatment industry.

So, what’s the best way to grow your network of professionals in behavioral addictions and addictive disorders? Well, the local organizations might not be the friendliest places to look for a mutually beneficial relationship. After all, competition is stiff, and unfortunately, many substance use clinics will not even give other local organizations the time of day for fear of client hawking and other underhanded tactics.

In this article, we’ll break down what you can expect from an addiction medicine conference, who puts them on, and where you can go this summer and beyond to find the most significant get-togethers.

First, let’s take a look at what to expect when attending an addiction medicine conference if you’ve never been.

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Addiction Medicine National Conference Information

To reap the rewards of gaining contacts within the addiction treatment industry, it’s better if you go straight to the source – addiction conferences.

Each year, different organizations and research society alumni host massive annual educational conference events, discussing everything from advances in substance use disorders and different treatment modalities prevention research, and general observations from some of the biggest mental health professionals on trends in the industry.

So what should you expect from an addiction medicine conference? Well, first, an addiction medicine conference happens in one of two ways:

  • In-person
  • Virtual/Remote

Because a virtual/remote addiction medicine conference takes place from your couch and generally isn’t as enriching, and since you don’t have much of a chance to make new contacts, we’ll skip these. Pick and choose at your leisure. This isn’t to say you won’t find excellent information at these – because you will.

But for the sake of harvesting long-term industry relationships, you’re going to have to hit a national conference or two, and this means hitting the road.

The Thrill and Rewards of Attending Conferences in Person

Attending Addiction Conferences in Person

Next, attending an addiction treatment conference will be either a single-day or multiple-day event. Single-day events aren’t as complicated – you show up and go home on the same day. If you’re traveling out of state, just make sure you book ahead to get the lowest airfare available. There won’t be much in the way of daily planning because you’ll take everything in on the same day – pretty easy.

However, with multiple-day events, you’ll need some planning skills if you want to make the most out of any given substance abuse conference.

Multi-Day Substance Abuse Conferences: Planning

When you find an addiction medicine conference that piques your interest and takes place over multiple days, the first thing you should do is book your accommodations. Get your airline travel in order, in addition to where you’ll be lodging. You’ll find that many of the websites that list these events have pre-packaged options put together that include airfare, hotel, and even meal options.

You’ll need to find out if the hotel you’re staying out takes a shuttle to and from the addiction medicine conference. If you’re lucky, you might just snag a room at the hotel that’s hosting the conference but don’t hold your breath. These places sell out months and sometimes over a year in advance.

Next, you’ll need to get ahold of a schedule. Some events are completely linear, meaning that there’s only one area for speakers and one set schedule. This means you’ll be able to catch every speaker at the event and not have to worry about any overlaps.

Strategizing to Attend the Sessions That Matter to You

However, in the case of some of the larger addiction treatment conferences, some have multiple conference rooms or stages for guests to speak on. During these events, you’ll need to pick and choose which seminars you want to attend.

Which speakers interest you the most? What topics are you interested in hearing about? Are there some that pertain more to your organization specifically? Study the schedule and pick the seminars that will provide you with the most value.

Now that you know ‘the how,’ we’ve got the when and where of addiction medicine conferences from now until winter. These should be more than enough to keep you busy and expand your list of networking mental health professionals!

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When and Where: Addiction Conferences for the Summer and Fall

Most of these we were able to sort through and list from the earliest to the latest in the year. As a side note, we did list some virtual events, as they are valuable in the grand scheme of things and for certain training types and certifications.

July 12-13, 2023 | International Conference on Internet and Computer Addiction ICICA

This event, hosted in Canada, aims to bring together leaders in the addictive disorders industry to share experiences and information for all individuals involved in the industry. This includes owners, practitioners, counselors, doctors, nurses, and more.

Concerns and challenges will be highlighted, and how advances in behavioral health and addiction psychiatry can help healthcare professionals overcome these challenges.

Mon, 17 Jul 2023: ELIMINATION OF BIAS: MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION IN OLDER ADULTS 2023

This is a virtual event and takes place on one day between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm.

16th-19th Jul 2023: Virginia Summer Institute for Addiction Studies Conference 2023

This three-day event takes place in Williamsburg, VA, at the Woodlands Hotels and Suites. The time is listed as 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, although this is not verified. There is an estimated 500 attendees expected for this event, so if you plan on going, you might want to book your tickets ASAP. This is one of the larger early summer events.

July 19-20, 2023 | International Conference on Nursing in Addiction Care ICNAC

This addiction conference on behavioral health disorders is held in Colorado and exists to specifically bring together nurses from the behavioral health and substance use treatment industries. Professionals from around the country are on hand to discuss challenges regarding the nursing field within the drug addiction treatment space, along with changing roles and new trends for nurse practitioners and other addiction professionals who work in a nursing role.

26th-29th Jul 2023: National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2023

This isn’t specifically for substance use disorders but focuses on behavioral health regarding gambling.

This is a three-day event and is one of the larger of the year, with a crowd of at least 500 expected. This addiction treatment conference takes place annually, typically in Washington, DC.

26th-28th Jul 2023: 3-Day Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification Training

This three-day event takes place in Bloomington, Indiana, and is an example of how an addiction medicine conference can benefit the employees at your facility.

This particular conference isn’t hosted by a research society, but instead gives training in the form of dialectical behavior therapy.

August 9-10, 2023 | International Conference on Pharmacology and Addiction ICPA

This two-day event is held in New York by the WASET group and hosts scientific sessions and seminars related to the role of pharmacology in the field of behavioral medicine, behavioral health, and drug abuse treatment.

August 17-21, 2023 | 118th Annual Meeting: The Educative Power of Sociology

This conference is slightly different in the fact that it’s not as focused on substance use specifically, but rather the place sociology has about healing from substance use and other challenges. This four-day event is held in Philadelphia, PA, and is sponsored by ASA, the leading authority on sociology in America.

At this event, you can expect the best of the best from the field of sociology to attend, including the top professors, teachers, outstanding keynote speakers, and more. There are expected to be over 4,500 presenters and over 3,000 research papers, with another 5,000 attending as guests and viewers.

September 7-10, 2023 | Psych Congress 2023

Addiction Conferences - Psych Congress 2023

This is another major event hosted every year in Nashville, TN. The Psych Congress has made it a tradition over the last 35 years to get together for this conference annually, inviting some of the major names and figures in the world of psychiatry.

Everything is discussed here from changes in the industry, advances for practitioners and businesses, new techniques, and challenges that are stopping positive change and advancements from happening in the industry. Cutting-edge treatment strategies are presented and case studies are laid out, giving everyone in attendance a direct glimpse at some of the new trends coming down the pike in the field of psychology.

October 6-11, 2023 | NAADAC Annual Conference

This is another major annual event hosted by the NAADAC or National Association for Addiction Professionals. This could be the major event that most in the substance use industry strive to take part in.

Everything takes place here, from updates on the newest trends, challenges facing the industry, and opportunities for new learning from some of the brightest in the industry.

October 18-23, 2023 | CSAM-SMCA 2023 Scientific Conference and Annual Meeting

This is Canada’s national Scientific Conference and Annual Meeting, hosting all the major figures in all fields of science throughout Canada. This event brings together leaders from all scientific backgrounds in Canada, as speakers present new ideas, best practices, and regulatory issues and changes on the horizon. Owners, management, and employees are encouraged to attend this conference if possible.

October 23-28, 2023 | The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 70th Annual Meeting

Does your organization have a special department that focuses on the mental or behavioral health of teens and children? If so, or if you’re interested in the behind-the-scenes information regarding this industry, this event takes place over five days in New York.

This is the 70th annual meeting, so expect a huge turnout with hundreds of guests, speakers, and leaders throughout the five-day conference.

November 3-5, 2023 | The East Coast Symposium

Formerly known as NCAD East, the East Coast Symposium 2023 will be held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. With speakers and events organized by Healthcare Made Practical (HMP) Global, this is part of the ongoing series that also includes the Rocky Mountain Symposium, West Coast Symposium, and Cape Cod Symposium.

The East Coast Symposium is a leading educational conference for addiction treatment and behavioral health professionals. The conference covers topics such as medication-assisted treatment, core clinical issues, operations management, revenue cycle management, alcohol and drug rehab marketing, and best practices for behavioral healthcare businesses.

November 12-15, 2023 | American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting

This year’s APHA conference in Atlanta, Georgia provides one of the best opportunities for networking across the country if that’s what your sole focus is. This three-day event includes anybody and everybody from the American Public Health Association, including many state-run and independent substance abuse treatment facilities and state-provided behavioral health programs.

There is a ton of knowledge and some extremely valuable resources at this conference – it’s not one to miss.

Dec 3-6, 2023 | American College of Neuropsychopharmacology 2023  Annual Meeting

If you’re interested in the field of psychotropic drugs and experimental practices using different medicinal practices for substance abuse and other behavioral and mental health issues, this isn’t a conference you want to skip. This conference highlights everything involved with drug and brain behavior patterns and dynamics and includes some of the most esteemed professionals and the latest scientific research from across the industry.

What’s so amazing about this conference is that it presents some of the newest advancements in the field of psychopharmacology – so new, in fact, that most of them are unpublished. You literally obtain a first-hand, first-time look at clinical trials and some of the most cutting-edge, breakthrough advancements in this industry.

Held in 2022 | The CSAM State of the Art Addiction Medicine Conference

Why put a conference held in 2022 on our current listings? As an ongoing conference and series of addiction medicine training, the California Society of Addiction Medicine hosts some truly valuable events for professionals in the behavioral healthcare field. As a supplement to credentials needed by ASAM, this can be a valuable opportunity for the right CEU credits.

This year’s conference is specifically aimed at providing evidence-based solutions to clinicians and helping achieve Board Certification for the CSAM exam.

For those interested in achieving this credential, and meeting a wide array of California practitioners seeking the same, this year’s event will be held at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, from August 30th to September 3rd.

Additional Conferences at Home and Abroad

Additional Conferences at Home and Abroad

Here’s a list of additional conferences taking place during the rest of the year, some of which are stateside, with many in foreign countries.

You’ll notice the large number of conferences held in foreign countries – this is something you might want to capitalize on. Although addiction medicine is constantly progressing and reaching new heights and levels of success, it’s productive and advantageous to obtain a picture of what’s going on regarding substance abuse treatment in different nations.

Comparing and contrasting their ways and ours can be fascinating, and there’s plenty to be learned and studied, leading to breakthroughs in the way you handle your organization.

In addition, networking completed overseas will lead to some of the most enriching relationships you could experience, as not many people get to leverage the power of these types of friendships and potentially attract international referrals and foster truly global connections.

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To find out more about the services and benefits we can offer you, you could wait until we run into you at one of the many conferences we attend each year. But why wait to drive results and make the connections that matter for the success of your addiction treatment center?

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