The 50th Annual Alabama School of Alcohol and Other Drug Studies (ASADS) Conference was held March 24–27, 2026, at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, bringing together prevention, treatment, recovery, and community health professionals from across the state and region. Centered on the theme Purpose, Progress, and Perseverance, this milestone event celebrated five decades of advancing Alabama’s behavioral health workforce while fostering collaboration, learning, and innovation.
Attendees participated in dynamic plenary sessions, more than 40 educational courses, meaningful networking opportunities, and the presentation of the distinguished Carl Nowell Award. The conference highlighted emerging trends, evidence-based practices, and shared strategies that support substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts.
As ASADS marked its 50th anniversary, the event honored a rich legacy of service and leadership while reinforcing a collective commitment to strengthening communities and shaping the future of behavioral health across Alabama
Sincerely,
ASADS Board of Directors
