Today, on Veterans Day, we honor the people who have served our country. Alongside our gratitude, there is an opportunity to consider how we can better support veterans in our families, workplaces and communities, including those facing substance use and behavioral health challenges.

That conversation continues tomorrow at 11 a.m. with a free webinar, “Beyond the Opioid Use Diagnosis: Co-Occurring Conditions & Treatment Considerations for Veterans,” as part of the 2026 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.

The session will examine the challenges veterans face with opioid use disorder and other conditions, as well as treatment considerations that take their experiences and broader health needs into account.

Featured speaker Timothy Vermillion, a clinical social worker, educator, military officer and Iraq War veteran, brings extensive experience treating trauma and co-occurring behavioral health concerns. New Jersey Commissioner of Veterans Affairs Vincent Solomeno will deliver opening remarks.

For healthcare professionals, community partners and anyone interested in supporting veterans, the webinar offers an opportunity to look beyond a diagnosis and better understand the person seeking care.

The session is jointly provided by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey and American Academy of CME, Inc., and is being held in collaboration with NJ CARES, the Office of Alternative and Community Responses, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, and the Opioid Education Foundation of America.

This Veterans Day, consider making time to learn more about the needs of those who served. There is still time to register for tomorrow’s free webinar. Reserve your spot here.