Expanding the Evidence-Base of Substance Use Disorder Practice: Opportunities and Trends

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 (1 – 2 pm ET)

Presenters:  David L. Hussey, Ph.D., LISW-S and Ric Kruszynski, MSSA, LISW-S, LICDC-CS

This webinar will review opportunities and trends shaping substance use disorder assessment and treatment and influencing social work practice. Four key themes will be discussed: implementation science, integrated care, the role of AI and technology, and workforce challenges. Each of these themes has the potential to impact or expand the evidence-base of substance use disorder treatment. In combination, they represent powerful drivers that can be leveraged to increase the effectiveness of treatment.

Objectives:

• Understand key factors associated with the expansion of evidence-based substance use disorder treatment.
• Appreciate how implementation science and integrated care can increase the effectiveness of evidence-based practice.
• Describe applications of technology and artificial intelligence to assessment, treatment planning, and supervision.

Cost: SPS Members: Free / Non-SPS NASW Members: $25 / Non-NASW Member: $35

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