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Webinar Alert ‼️ Guiding Opioid Treatment Programs in Enhancing Compliance with SAMHSA Regulations 📆Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:30 - 2:00 PM EST Free of Cost REGISTER ➡️ bit.ly/4kwN6G2 AATOD has been working over the last several months to better understand how OTPs and states are aligning with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations, which were finalized on October 4, 2024. OTPs have reported on the benefits of the new regulations, as patient retention has improved due to more flexible take-home opportunities. Additionally, patient admissions have increased since the one-year pretreatment requirement for using opioids was eliminated. Furthermore, healthcare organizations have been increasing their referrals to OTPs based on their understanding that there is greater flexibility in providing patient care. There have been some questions about meeting patient counseling standards and determining when to submit patient exemption requests. Mark Parrino will serve as the moderator for this session. Dr. Patti Juliana, Director of the Office of Pharmacologic Therapies at SAMHSA, will present, along with Nichole Smith (Regulatory Programs Branch Chief - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). We encourage OTP providers and our policy partners to participate in this webinar given the importance of the topics being covered. We look forward to having you join us on July 16th! ——————— AATOD will host this event under the auspices of the Opioid Response Network (ORN) grant - SOR-TA No. 1H79TI088037-01.

This is the final notification for our early registration conference deadline of today, Monday, June 30, 2025. The registration must be submitted prior to midnight. We hope to see you in Philadelphia this October! Register ➡️ aatodconference.com #aatod2025 #theevolvingfieldofopioidtreatment

It's Here! #aatod2025 Conference Workshop Lineup View the comprehensive workshop listing and descriptions of the conference sessions 👉 bit.ly/4jHyzXC The conference will continue to be the world’s premier training and education event for the treatment of opioid use disorders. We trust you will find the conference an enriching and energizing experience. We hope to see you in Philadelphia!   #theevolvingfieldoftreatment

#ICYMI Visit Exhibits & Sponsorship Opportunities for the upcoming #aatod2025 Conference. 👇 bit.ly/3FAAnUc REMINDER- Exhibit booths will be assigned based on priority points until May 31, 2025. After the initial round of booth assignments, booths will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. #theevolvingfieldoftreatment

Don’t miss out on the chance to show your support, share your products/services and secure your sponsorship at the AATOD 2025 Conference, The world’s premier training conference event for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. #aatod2025 A full list of sponsorship items and exhibit details can also be found in the Exhibitor Brochure ➡️ bit.ly/4kmbXN8.

AATOD Statement - The Role of The Drug Enforcement Administration in Approving the Use of Methadone Products in Treating Opioid Use Disorder ➡️ bit.ly/4kmbXN8

On behalf of the AATOD Conference Management Team, we are excited to share that the online Exhibitor and Sponsor Portal for the 2025 AATOD Conference, taking place October 4–8, 2025, in Philadelphia, is now open. You can now purchase exhibit booths, select sponsorship opportunities, and register badges directly through the portal. You can also learn more about exhibitor opportunities and benefits on our website. bit.ly/44rrRB6 #aatod2025 #theevolvingfieldoftreatment

Statement for the Record We are sharing AATOD's latest statement that corrects misleading testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Aging. Get the details ➡️bit.ly/3DmpAvT⬅️

⏰THE CLOCK IS TICKING! Please submit your proposals by tonight’s deadline - 3/4/25 at 11:59 PM EST. SUBMIT ➡️ www.aatodconference.com #aatod2025 #theevolvingfieldofopioidtreatment

⏰ TIME IS TICKING The Call for Presentations Submission deadline is TOMORROW, March 4th. Submit Presentation ➡️ aatodconference.com This conference video message places a spotlight on AATOD's 2025 Workshop Committee Co-Chairs, Robert C. Lambert, MA, LADC & Allegra Schorr, MS. View their message and gain insight on what can be expected from the robust workshop lineup that is underway ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XpYwTa.