In the first episode of our Tarang series, we’re joined by Pooja Mehta, creator of Tarang, to explore substance use disorder in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Together, we discuss stigma, cultural dynamics, barriers to care, and why culturally responsive outreach and engagement are essential to improving access and support.

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In this special update, we’re offering a preview of the 2026 Addiction Medicine Conference, taking place April 9–11 in Asheville, North Carolina, with both in-person and virtual attendance options.

We discuss key topics, including substance use disorder treatment, co-occurring mental health conditions, patient-centered care, and emerging drug trends, along with opportunities for nearly 20 hours of CME for healthcare providers.

Conference details + registration: https://addiction-medicine.org/spring-conference

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Dr. David Ryan returns for Part 2 of his presentation from the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Alcohol Use Training Webinar. Building on the foundations from Part 1, this session takes a closer look at treatment options for alcohol use disorder.

Dr. Ryan walks through FDA-approved medications, behavioral interventions, and the importance of connecting patients to ongoing support.

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