.Rep. John Sarbanes Senator Chris Van Hollen Senator Ben Cardin, America's addiction crisis is worsening during COVID-19. To save lives, doctors need to be trained in addiction care. I'm joining Shatterproof to ask you to support the MATE Act!

Good morning! If you only look at one map today, make it this one. This is what red/blue states really look like. Land doesn't vote. People do. #ElectionResults2020 pic.x.com/dfpl4N2MLq

Had the opportunity to talk about the impact of Covid-19 on those with addiction on the Healthy You podcast, co-produced by the GW Schools of Public Health and Media and Public Relations. ASAM CoachNeil @GWSPHOnline SMPA at GW @MDH_BHA Maryland-DC Society of Addiction Medicine podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sur…

Day #2 of ASAM Virtual 2021. The conference has been amazing thus far! Really looking forward to today's Big Ideas Plenary where Drs. Camara Jones and M will be talking about Why Diversity Matters for Addiction Treatment and Prevention. #ASAM2021 #AddictionTreatment

Amazing presentation by Camara Jones at ASAM Virtual 2021. Included the allegory of The Gardener's Tale. Among my favorite quotes, "That soil does not belong to the red flowers, it belongs to the whole garden.” #ASAM2021

Quote by Dr. Loni Jay reflecting the challenge of the design of much of our current treatment system,“Can’t expect people to be well before they come in.” "Reaching our Most Vulnerable Patients with MAT through Long-Acting Injectables" at ASAM Virtual 2021. #ASAM2021 ASAM

“When you hear the word stigma, you should also hear the word oppression, because that is what stigma is.” Thank you for that amazing presentation on Advancing Racial Justice and Structural Competency in Addiction Medicine tmarieg.bsky.social ASAM

Thank you to tmarieg.bsky.social and Drs. Edwin Chapman and Helena Hansen for an excellent discussion on Advancing Racial Justice and Structural Competency in Addiction Medicine at today's Policy and Science plenary! #ASAM2021 ASAM structuralcompetency.org

Here in Florida for the ASAM Board meeting and upcoming 53rd Annual Conference and got to spend the day with two phenomenal women and leaders in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Emily Brunner, MD DFASAM @DrMelissaWeimer

ASAM 53rd Annual Conference is here! Looking forward to hearing about all of the educational, clinical, research, policy and advocacy advances in Addiction Medicine. #asamannual2022 #TreatAddictionSaveLives

In her speech accepting the ASAM R. Brinkley Smithers Distinguished Scientist award Dr. Chinazo Cunningham highlighted her past and current work in advancing equitable addiction treatment. A true pioneer! #ASAM #asamannual2022 #TreatAddictionSaveLives

]In his speech at the Opening Plenary artist Peter Bruun reminded us to bring home anew the humanity of those who we serve. Each gesture of caring is like a pebble in a pond. #ASAM #asamannual2022 #TreatAddictionSaveLives

Just concluded a phenomenal Big Ideas plenary on Operationalizing Racial Justice and Equity in Healthcare. Thank you to Ayana “Get out & Vote” Jordan and Karthik Sivashanker for excellent presentations and an informative panel discussion. #ASAM #asamannual2022 #TreatAddictionSaveLives

Dr. Sherry McKee discussed the relationship between stress and alcohol use disorder in women and presented preliminary data showing that guanfacine reduces stress-related drinking in women. #ASAM #asamannual2022 #TreatAddictionSaveLives

Policy & Science Plenary on Expanding Access to Care Through Telehealth: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic with ASAM Board member, Dr. Nzinga Harrison Nzinga Harrison, MD (she/hers), and Drs. Oesterle, Rudolph, and Wightman, and moderated by President-Elect, Dr. Brian Hurley. #ASAM #asamannual2022

Dr. Rachel Wightman discussed the creation of an On-Demand Audio Only Buprenorphine Telehealth Clinic serving the entire state of Rhode Island. 71% of callers receive a 2nd buprenorphine script within 30 days. #ASAM #asamannual2022 #ASAM

Dr. Vania Rudolf and Mr. Jake Ketchum, III discussed Group Telehealth Medical Visits that allow for equitable, inclusive, and empowering access in any setting. #ASAM #asamannual2022 #TreatAddictionSaveLives

Sending a big thank you to the ASAM Annual Conference Program Planning Committee, plenary speakers, session & poster presenters, & attendees for a successful 53rd Annual Conference. Of course, none of it would have been possible without Molly and the ASAM staff. #asamannual2022

The tears were flowing as I watched soon to be Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation speech. "... the dream and the hope of the slave." "...one generation from segregation to the Supreme Court."

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