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.
Introduction to Substance Misuse Prevention: Understanding the Basics
In this 5-hour Introduction to Substance Misuse Prevention course, you will learn about the history of prevention, key concepts and definitions, and specific drug effects—and get a glimpse of the effects of substance use and addiction on the brain.
Making the Most of Key Informant Interviews
In this 2-hour Making the Most of Key Informant Interviews course, you will learn how to plan and conduct key informant interviews that produce the valuable information you need to inform your prevention efforts.
Medication Specialist Supervisor Training
This training prepares supervisors to oversee the supervision and continued professional development of Medication Specialists and direct care staff who handle resident and patient medications in residential and congregate care programs licensed and/or contracted by BSAS.
Military Culture Course
A free, interactive course "Military Culture: Core Competencies for Healthcare Professionals" by the Center for Deployment Psychology, offered as part of the Veterans Administration's Community Provider Toolkit.
Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)/Medscape Continuing Education
These continuing education courses allow clinicians to earn credits and support the improvement of patient care. Medscape, LLC is jointly accredited by ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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.
Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) SUD Webinar 2 - Connecting Resources to a Community in Need: Worcester Police Addiction Recovery (WPAR) Program
This 2017 webinar was the second 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.
Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) SUD Webinar 3 - Treating Opioid Use Disorder and Co-occurring Disorders
This 2017 webinar was the third 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.
NORC and Kognito- Adolescent Health Professionals Program
Current and future adolescent health professionals can obtain access to two virtual SBIRT simulations which prepare them to have vital conversations with adolescents about their substance use.
Prevention Course: Prevention SustainAbilities: Planning for Success
This 3-hour, interactive, self-paced course builds on the foundation of its introductory companion course Prevention SustainAbilities: Understanding the Basics by walking practitioners through a step-by-step process for developing a written plan to sustain successful prevention practices.