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ICUDDR Africa Regional Conference, 17th Kasr Al Ainy Psychiatry Congress, & 14th Kasr Al Ainy Child Psychiatry Congress

The Role of Universities in Shaping the Future: Advancing Substance Use Education, Research, and Policy in Africa

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International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) supports the rapid improvement in competencies and skills among current and future generations of addiction professionals, to meet the increasing demand for prevention, treatment and public health services. Toward this end, the ICUDDR facilitates networking among institutes of higher education to promote high quality training in the field of addiction prevention, treatment and public health interventions. It also pursues related applied addictions research, outreach and advocacy.

ICUDDR comprises four centers that aim to empower faculty, researchers, and institutions with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to implement effective drug demand reduction policies, interventions, and research. In addition, the Center for Credentialing and Accreditation specifically focuses on supportive workforce development policies, including credentialing practitioners in the field in the areas of prevention, treatment and recovery support.

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Dedicated to becoming the leading global credentialing organization for substance use professionals, committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
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