Collected Resources
Careers of Substance collects resources from trusted organizations in order to support the substance use workforce in a variety of areas. If you would like to suggest a resource, please contact us.
National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD) Briefs and Newsletter
The National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors has a section with Policy Statements, Fact Sheets and Legislative Briefs; and a sign-up to receive weekly newsletters.
National Center for PTSD: Managing Healthcare Workers' Stress Associated with the COVID-19 Virus Outbreak
The wellbeing and emotional resilience of health care workers are key components of maintaining essential health care services during the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) outbreak. Therefore, it will be crucial to anticipate the stresses associated with this work and put in place supports for health...
National CLAS Standards
The Office of Minority Health provides information and resources related to the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in Health and Health Care to advance health equity by establishing a framework for organizations to serve increasingly diverse communities.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing
The National Council supports mental health and substance use providers through advocacy, consulting, and education to ensure equitable access to services, building capacity for care delivery, investing in the workforce, and promoting mental wellbeing as a core component of health and health care.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing Center of Excellence for Integrated Health Solutions
Funded by SAMHSA, the Center of Excellence is committed to advancing the implementation of high-quality treatment for individuals with co-occurring physical and mental health conditions, including substance use disorders.
National Library of Medicine
NIH's National Library of Medicine is a searchable database of constantly-updated publications and resources related to a wide range of healthcare topics. Find resources for health professionals, students, researchers, trainers, and the general public.
National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health
The National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health (NNED) is a network of community-based organizations focused on the mental health and substance use issues of diverse racial and ethnic communities. The NNED supports information sharing, training, and technical assistance towards...
National Survey of Compensation Among Peer Support Specialists
This 2016 study from the College for Behavioral Health Leadership examines wages and salaries for the peer specialist workforce with a specific focus on pay rate differences between the types of organizations in which they work, regional differences in compensation, and any prevailing inequities.
Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 7 Repository
This searchable repository contains articles, webinars, presentations, posters, reports and other works on a wide range of topics, including substance use, addiction, language, grief, overdose, families, recovery, drug courts, and more.
Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) SUD Webinar 1 - Misperceptions and the Misused Language of Addiction: Words Matter
This 2017 webinar was the first in the Substance Use Disorder Webinar Series. Use the search tool on the webinar landing page to find more recent resources on a range of topics.