CHERISH Events

In recent decades, countless new synthetic drugs have entered the underground drug supply, and overdose deaths and other drug-related harms have skyrocketed as a result. Media, policymakers, and the general public are concerned — but often misguided — in their attempts to address the issue because they lack accurate information about drugs and drug supply changes. This four-part series will explore the most commonly used new and emerging synthetic drugs in the United States, the geographic trends in where and when these drugs have spread, and the demographic trends in who is impacted by these drugs. Panelists will examine the risks and harms faced by people who use drugs and discuss the role of harm reduction and medical providers in reducing overdose and health risks. We know that current drug policies fuel and will continue to incentivize new, and likely, more dangerous drugs. We will envision solutions that are just as innovative and nimble as these new markets. Join this new series starting in March: March 13, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Keynote and Panel 1: Understanding the Current Drug Supply April 10, 2025 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm ET | Panel 2: Addressing Myths, Misinformation, and Real Harms May 8, 2025 | 3:30pm – 5:00pm ET | Panel 3: Understanding Drug Markets May 29, 2025 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm ET | Panel 4: Scaling Up Drug Checking, Envisioning Safe Supply, and Exploring New Horizons

Join HEALing Communities Study researchers, including CHERISH Director Bruce Schackman and CHERISH investigator Alexander Walley, CHERISH Research Affiliate Daniel Feaster , CHERISH Advisory Board member Jeffrey Samet, and additional addiction experts for a day of learning about using team science and community engagement to fight addiction and overdose deaths.

This free virtual workshop includes a robust agenda that demonstrates how health economics research informs treatment and care for people with substance use disorder, mental health illnesses, and related conditions. Co-led by NIH HEAL Initiative, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the half-day workshop and forum features multidisciplinary experts in health economics and health services research, including CHERISH investigators Yuhua Bao, Sean M. Murphy, and Bruce Schackman; and CHERISH Research Affiliates Todd Olmstead, Erica Crable, Beth McGinty, and Catherine Maclean. Join the workshop to connect with the panelists and share research priorities to consider.

For researchers who are new to health economic evaluations, join this session to learn how to integrate health economic methods into your work. This workshop introduces concepts of health economics in the context of substance use research and shares resources to help researchers understand how economic evaluations can help elevate their projects.

Hosted by the SMDM Career Development Committee, this session provides mid-career researchers guidance on how to write a personal statement for promotion. Moderated by Christine M. Gunn and Katie Martinez, this webinar features CHERISH Population Data & Modeling Core Director Benjamin Linas and speakers from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan.

Join National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the Health and Medicine Division on December 5 for a public webinar on the use of opioid settlement dollars for the abatement of mental health and substance use disorders. Effective mental health and substance use disorder models in different settings, innovative state examples, and how to use these dollars effectively will be discussed. The webinar features CHERISH Advisory Board member Rosalie Pacula and CHERISH Research Affiliates Michael Dennis and Brendan Saloner.

The Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorders, HCV, and HIV (CHERISH) is seeking to fund the next cohort of pilot grant recipients for 2025-2026.

The Society for Medical Decision Making (SMDM) North American Meeting brings together high-quality oral and poster presentations, short courses, symposia presentations, and workshops from all disciplines involved in the study of decision making in health and medicine. Connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending this year and view the program here.

The Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) Conference, held since 2005, annually brings together researchers, policymakers, and treatment providers to focus on how systems redesign can effectively and sustainably be implemented. Connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues in the field of substance use, HIV, and HCV research. View the full program here.

Established in 2009, the International Network on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU) is a recognized leader in amplifying research and clinical advances in hepatitis C prevention, treatment, and care for people who use drugs. Entering its 12th year, this conference welcomes a global network of practitioners, researchers, community members, and people who use drugs and remains committed to creating equitable access to treatment and health services to address infectious diseases and drug-related harms. Connect with our CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending and view the online program here.

Follow the itinerary below to connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending ISSDP 2024 or view the full conference program on their website.

Follow the itinerary below to connect with CHERISH researchers and colleagues attending #CPDD24 or view the full conference program on their website. The official time zone of the conference is Eastern Time (ET).