New ORN Roundtable Series with CE

ORN Bulletin

October 2026

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Enhancements to ORN: New Roundtable Discussion Series with CE

ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

ORN is now offering regular roundtables on a variety of topics, giving both clinical and non-clinical participants the opportunity to ask questions with subject matter experts. Questions and case studies promote interaction among professionals working in the addictions field and experts across prevention, treatment and recovery. Upcoming sessions listed below. Free to join.

Substance Use Disorder in Neurodivergent Teens

Friday October 30, 2026 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Presenter: Modar Sukkarieh, MD, FAAP

This clinical roundtable will look at the intersection of neurodivergence in adolescents and opioid use disorder. It will be a one-hour session with a short slide didactic followed by an interactive discussion.

Strengthening Rural Communities: Innovations and Partnerships to Address Opioid Use Disorders

Thursday November 5, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Presenters: Ellen Piekalkiewicz, Philip Rutherford and Kristina Bryant, MBA

This roundtable will highlight innovative approaches, partnerships, and community-driven strategies that are helping rural communities prevent and respond to opioid use disorders.

Mindfulness for Grief or Loss During a Time of Joy

Thursday December 3, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Presenters: Christina Walter and Rebecca Shisler Marshall

This roundtable will cover the grief and loss associated with substance misuse, with a focus on several strategies that providers, patients and family members can use to cope, particularly around the holiday season. This will be a one-hour session with a short slide didactic followed by an interactive discussion.

AI Chatbots for Youth with Opioid, Stimulant and Other Substance Use Disorder

Thursday December 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Presenter: Brandon Bergman, PhD

This clinical roundtable will look at how AI chatbots have become more prevalent in the sphere of adolescents with opioid and stimulant use disorders. This will be a one-hour session with a short slide didactic followed by an interactive discussion.

Webinar Recording: How to Expand the Use of Mobile Vans for OUD Treatment

ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence

This webinar features speakers who have been involved in setting up new mobile van units. It provides details on federal guidance in support of developing such van systems, discusses the cost of purchasing vans and how operating vans can work with correctional facilities to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for patients in correctional settings.

ORN Events Calendar

The following trainings are sponsored by ORN partner organizations. They are free and available to all. A calendar of upcoming trainings can be found here. Follow us on LinkedIn for news in your feed.

Medetomidine, a New Adulterant in the Drug Supply

ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development

Friday November 6, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

This session is part of a national webinar series called Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series is highlighting various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder in people at risk for and living with HIV. This presentation will describe the impact and management of a new adulterant in the opioid drug supply.

Stimulants 101

ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: Grayken Center for Addiction TTA at the Boston Medical Center (BMC)

Monday November 16, 2026 3:00 - 4:00 PM ET

This training provides an introduction to stimulant use disorder, including evidence-informed treatments and interventions. Topics include stigma, the pharmacology and effects of psychostimulants, the identification of stimulant overdose (overamping), the management of acute stimulant intoxication, de-escalation techniques, and evidence-based treatments and interventions for stimulant use disorders.

Building a Resilient Workforce: Addressing Compassion Fatigue and Supporting Staff Well-Being

ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)

Wednesday November 18, 2026 2:00 - 3:30 PM ET

This free webinar is designed for SAMHSA Tribal Opioid Response (TOR) grantees, Tribal organizations, individuals, communities and others interested in the needs of Tribal communities. It will discuss common challenges facing behavioral health professionals and grant-funded staff working in Indigenous and Tribal communities, including compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and burnout. Participants will gain practical tools for self-care, boundary setting, stress management and organizational wellness while exploring strategies to strengthen workforce development, retention and long-term sustainability.

HIV & Addiction: Integrated Care for Patients with Stimulant Use Disorders in Practice

ORN Partner Organization Sponsor: National Alliance for HIV Education and Workforce Development

Friday December 4, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

This session is part of a national webinar series called Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series is highlighting various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder in people at risk for and living with HIV. This presentation will provide a practical overview of strategies and models to integrate the treatment of substance use disorders into HIV care settings.

Funding for this initiative was made possible in part by grant no. 1H79TI088037 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and 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.