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    Registration opens June 29, 2026, at noon Eastern for the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium — the Department of War’s premier scientific meeting focused on the unique medical needs of the deployed warfighter. This year’s symposium will take place Aug. 3–6, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, bringing together thousands of military, academic, industry, and international partners committed to advancing military medical research.

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Explore our Clinician's Corner Blogs on Substance Misuse.

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Opioids and Injuries in U.S. Service Members - July 9, 2024

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Your Relationship with Prescribed Medications - March 11, 2022

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Preventing, Identifying, and Treating Substance Use Disorders among Service Members - Feb. 2, 2022

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  • Facilitating 12-Step Approaches to Change for Service Members with Problematic Drinking - April 16, 2019
  • Opioid Use Disorder: A Battle That Can Be Won - Jan. 27, 2023


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