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.

On-demand training

Institute for Health & Recovery (IHR)'s Smoke-Free Families Online Training

IHR’s Smoke-Free Families Online Training can assist counselors and other staff working with families in a variety of settings to better understand the risks of secondhand smoke (SHS) and thirdhand smoke (THS) exposure, as well as exposure to aerosol from e-cigarettes and other electronic devices.

On-demand training

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.

Prevention Treatment Recovery
On-demand training

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.

Prevention Treatment Recovery
On-demand training

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.

Addictions Workforce Development
On-demand training

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.

On-demand training

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.

Addictions Workforce Development Prevention Treatment Recovery
On-demand training

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.

Addictions Workforce Development Prevention Treatment Recovery
On-demand training

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.

Addictions Workforce Development Prevention Treatment Recovery
On-demand training

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.

Addictions Workforce Development Prevention Treatment Recovery Opioids
On-demand training

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 Treatment Recovery Population-Specific