International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)

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Treatment of Justice Involved Clients with SUDs: What Works and How to Make it Work

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Universal Nursing Addiction Curriculum (UNAC) Online Version

UNAC was created by nurses, for nurses, to meet the urgent global need for skilled and compassionate addiction care.

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Prevention Gone Wrong by Matej Košir

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Implementation Science in Higher Education: Identifying Key Determinants in the Selection of Evidence-Based Alcohol and Substance Prevention and Treatment

Evidence-based prevention and treatment for students in higher education are available but implementation varies.

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Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI

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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.

Center for Educational
Development

International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)

Dedicated to expanding the reach and impact of addiction studies programs by facilitating development of programs that meet international standards for training in drug prevention, treatment, and recovery

Center for
Research & Fellowships

International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)

Fostering applied research advancements among ICUDDR members, providing increased support to faculty in research endeavors, and facilitating collaboration through faculty exchange and joint research ventures.

Center for
Systems Change

International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)

Highlights the critical role that universities play in advancing the systems involved in substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services.

Center for
Credentialing & Accreditation

International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)

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.

Three Things You Should Know to Engage Your Students: Back to School Edition

For many faculty the school year is about to begin. And whether you are teaching one class or five, online or in person, new students or post graduates, it is critical to engage students. Some may think it is most important to learn new technology or techniques to stay relevant and those can certainly be […]

Three Things You Need To Know About ICUDDR

1) What is the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction - what we refer to as ICUDDR? We are an organization/consortium of universities with a focus on addictions studies. Vision: ICUDDR envisions a world where people with or at risk for substance use disorders and related conditions have access to science-informed prevention, treatment, and […]

Kenyatta University Takes Lead in Building Capacity for Treatment of Drug Abuse in Kenya and beyond

Kenyatta University (KU) has become the first university in the country and in the East African Region to offer a fully-fledged specialized postgraduate program, dedicated purely to building capacity for treatment of substance use disorders. This is in recognition of the challenge posed by Alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya and the region, and in […]

Applications close on November 30, 2025

Join us for an engaging webinar led by Dr. Igor Koutsenok, MD, ICUDDR Board Vice President.

UNAC was created by nurses, for nurses, to meet the urgent global need for skilled and compassionate addiction care.

Buy a copy today and a percentage of the proceeds will go to support ICUDDR’s work!

Now Live: ICAP Register

Evidence-based prevention and treatment for students in higher education are available but implementation varies.

Dive into the world of generative artificial intelligence (AI) with an engaging 60-minute webinar that demystifies Large Language Models (LLMs) and their practical applications.

ICUDDR Membership+ Coming Soon!

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Three Things You Should Know to Engage Your Students: Back to School Edition

Three Things You Need To Know About ICUDDR

Kenyatta University Takes Lead in Building Capacity for Treatment of Drug Abuse in Kenya and beyond

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