Managing Alcohol Use During the Holidays

Thursday, 11/19/26, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

Counts towards DEA's 8-hour training requirement

The holiday season can be challenging and stressful when trying to navigate the pressures associated with this time of year. For many, alcohol consumption significantly increases between Thanksgiving and New Year's for a variety of reasons, including family dynamics, increased social gatherings, holiday traditions, and increased feelings of loneliness, sadness, or isolation. This training will review strategies on how to avoid or reduce alcohol consumption and discuss techniques for how to talk about one’s alcohol use during a particularly stressful time of year.

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Supporting People with Addictions and Their Families During the Holidays

Thursday, 12/3/26, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

This training will explore common challenges faced by people with substance use disorders and their families during the holiday season. A brief didactic presentation will review the impact of holidays and family dynamics on substance use and recovery, as well as approaches for supporting individuals and their loved ones through periods of increased stress and vulnerability. A multidisciplinary panel discussion will then provide practical perspectives on engaging families, supporting recovery, navigating difficult family interactions, and connecting individuals and their loved ones with appropriate resources and support.

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The Opposite of Addiction is Connection: Addressing Loneliness During the Holidays

Friday, 12/11/26, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

The holiday season can intensify feelings of loneliness, grief, isolation, and disconnection, particularly for people affected by substance use disorders. Changes in routine, family dynamics, financial stress, loss, and expectations surrounding the holidays can create additional challenges for individuals who are working toward recovery or navigating active substance use.

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Navigating Grief and Loss Following Substance-Related Death

Thursday, 12/17/26, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET

Virtual event via Zoom

Credits available

Substance-related deaths continue to rise, leaving families, friends, and communities to cope with profound grief that is often complicated by stigma, trauma, and a lack of support. This training is designed for healthcare workers and community members who support individuals and families impacted by such loss. Through a trauma-informed and empathetic lens, participants will explore the unique emotional complexities surrounding substance-related bereavement. The session will offer practical tools and evidence-based interventions to help providers engage compassionately with those grieving, while also connecting them to meaningful community and clinical resources. This training emphasizes the importance of reducing stigma, fostering healing, and enhancing the role of healthcare providers in postvention support.

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