- Riding the Fourth Wave: Integrating opioid, stimulant, and HIV/hepatitis care while leveraging implementation science to drive sustainable change. NAHEWD. This presentation provides clinicians with a practical roadmap for integrating MOUD, contingency management, and HIV/HCV prevention and treatment into routine care. Informed by a peer-reviewed study of Colorado’s rural MOUD expansion, the presentation highlights real-world implementation strategies that help rural practices launch and sustain comprehensive, patient-centered services. Archived on 09/11/26. Review the session slides.
- Opioid Use Disorder, HIV, and Oral Health. NAHEWD. This presentation focuses on how co-occurring substance use disorders and HIV affect oral health with a particular focus on how these issues are addressed at a Healthcare for the Homeless Program in Boston. Archived on 08/28/26. Review the session slides.
- Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) for People with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder. NAHEWD. This lecture explores the basic tenets of MBRP and the application of this approach with people living with HIV. Archived on 05/01/26. Review the session slides.
- Evidence-Based Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders Among Populations at Elevated Risk for HIV. NAHEWD. This webinar reviews safety optimization strategies and evidence-based treatments for stimulant use disorders, including special attention to populations at elevated risk of HIV. Archived on 04/03/26. Review the session slides.
- Ketamine Use Disorder. NAHEWD. This webinar explores the ketamine use including intoxication and withdrawal, ketamine use disorder and resulting complications, and ketamine’s current therapeutic potential for the treatment of substance use disorders. Archived on 03/06/26. Review the session slides.
- Bridging the Access in Care for those Experiencing Homelessness. NAHEWD. This webinar explores the gaps that exist in healthcare for those who experience homelessness with strategies to bridge those gaps. Archived on 02/06/26. Review the session slides.
- Street Medicine: HIV & SUD Innovations for People Sleeping Rough. NAHEWD. This webinar focuses on practical and philosophical street medicine approaches to primary, secondary, and tertiary HIV prevention among people who live unsheltered and use substances. Archived on 01/09/26. Review the session slides.
- Psychedelic-assisted treatments for Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health. NAHEWD. As clinical trials of psychedelic-assisted therapies progress, the potential of approved psilocybin and MDMA-assisted treatments for anxiety, mood, and substance use disorders (SUDs) looks increasingly promising. Clinicians interested in new mental healthcare treatment options for SUDs can learn about current treatment designs and published study outcomes to consider how psychedelic-assisted therapies might serve people at risk for and living with HIV. Archived on 12/05/25. Review the session slides.
- Street Medicine and Caring for HIV and SUD in the Unsheltered. NAHEWD. People experiencing homelessness have higher rates of substance use disorders and HIV compared to the general population yet are difficult for the system to access. In response, street medicine goes to the people to deliver care in their environment, on their own terms, with excellent outcomes. Archived on 11/07/25. Review the session slides.
- HIV and Substance Use Disorders: Implications for Elder Populations. NAHEWD. This webinar explores the intersection of HIV and substance use disorders (SUD) in older adults. As the population ages, the prevalence of HIV among older adults has increased, often compounded by issues related to substance use. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the vulnerability of older adults to HIV and SUD. Participants examine the unique challenges faced by this demographic, including stigma, healthcare access, and the impact of co-morbidities. Through case studies, discussions, and evidence-based research, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the implications for treatment, prevention, and support services tailored to the needs of older adults. Archived on 10/03/25. Review the session slides.
- Approaches to Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Non-Abstinent Patients. NAHEWD. Dr. Axelrath discusses best practices in the treatment of non-abstinent patients with opioid and stimulant use disorders. Based on the American Society for Addiction Medicine guidelines and clinical experience, these best practices can be implemented in any primary care or specialty addiction treatment setting. Archived on 9/12/25. Review the session slides.
- Tackling Stigma and Providing Quality Care around Substance Use among Older Adults with HIV. NAHEWD. This presentation explores substance use among older adults living with HIV, emphasizing the unique risk factors they face and the impact of stigma on care. It introduces practical tools such as validated screeners, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction strategies to foster compassionate, person-centered care. Through a case study and evidence-based approaches, participants learn how to build trust, reduce substance-related harms, and support long-term wellness in this vulnerable population. Archived on 8/1/25. Review the session slides.
- Updates on Long-Acting Injectable Buprenorphine for People with Opioid Use Disorder. NAHEWD. The training reviews current guidelines and evidence for long-acting injectable (LAI) buprenorphine in people with opioid use disorder (OUD), as well as emerging evidence and best practices around direct-to-inject buprenorphine initiation. Archived on 7/11/25. Review the session slides.
- Addressing the Syndemic: HIV, Hepatitis C, and Substance Use Disorder. NAHEWD. The training provides an overview of the syndemic of HIV, HCV, and SUD. Treatment strategies, including group approaches to management of HIV, HCV, and SUD, are explored, as well as strategies to utilize this framework to maximize clinician time in managing patients with multiple complex conditions. Archived on 6/6/25. Review the session slides.
- Managing HIV Drug Interactions: Psychotropic Medications and Beyond. NAHEWD. This presentation focuses on HIV-related drug interactions with psychotropic medications and also medications used for substance use disorders. Archived on 5/2/25. Review the session slides.
- Integrating Substance Use Disorder Treatment with HIV Care: Inclusive Strategies using Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). NAHEWD. This presentation explores the integration of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment with HIV care, focusing on the SBIRT method. The webinar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively merge SUD treatment with HIV care using the SBIRT approach. Archived on 4/4/25. Review the session slides.
- Overamping: Strategies for Identification, Response, and Prevention. NAHEWD. This presentation provides participants with information on how to identify overamping, or a psychostimulant overdose, as well as evidence-based interventions for the management of symptoms of overamping. Special focus is given to the prevention of overamping events through harm reduction and treatment for stimulant use disorders. Archived on 3/7/25. Review the session slides.
- Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Treatment for HIV+ Communities. NAHEWD. Centered in evidence-based and interdisciplinary care delivery, this presentation reviews the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use disorders in HIV+ pregnant and parenting individuals, in both inpatient and outpatient contexts. Archived on 2/7/25. Review the session slides.
- Stimulant Use, Chemsex, & Evidence-Based Treatment: State of the Field and Future Directions. NAHEWD. In this session, the speaker reviews the guidelines from the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and treatment studies for stimulant use disorders and applies them to patient cases. Archived on 1/10/25. Review the session slides.
- Healing Together: Lived Experiences and Effective Support in HIV and Substance Use Recovery Part 2. NAHEWD & Faces and Voices of Recovery. A panel featuring individuals with lived experience in both HIV and substance use recovery aims to provide medical providers, case workers, and potential employers with an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and triumphs faced by those navigating these intersecting journeys. Archived on 12/6/24. Review the session slides.
- Healing Together: Lived Experiences and Effective Support in HIV and Substance Use Recovery Part 1. NAHEWD & Faces and Voices of Recovery. A panel featuring individuals with lived experience in both HIV and substance use recovery aims to provide medical providers, case workers, and potential employers with an in-depth understanding of the unique challenges and triumphs faced by those navigating these intersecting journeys. Archived on 9/26/24. Review the session slides.
- Youth HIV and Substance Use: Trends, Intersections, and Opportunities for Treatment. NAHEWD. In this session, the speakers discuss trends in adolescent and young adult (AYA) HIV acquisition, intersections with adolescent substance use, and opportunities to engage AYA in evidence-based prevention and treatment of both conditions. Archived on 9/13/24. Review the session slides.