The Chile International Technology Transfer Center (ITTC) is housed in the Department of Psychology at the Universidad Católica de Temuco in Temuco City, Chile.
The Chile ITTC works to supports the mission of the ITTC Network to:
Strengthen the capacities of researchers to develop innovations with a positive impact on policies and programs in the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use, incorporating Chile’s territorial and intercultural diversity.
Enhance the capacities of professionals through the use of evidence in the design and evaluation of policies and programs for the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use, ensuring territorial and intercultural relevance.
Promote the creation and coordination of multisectoral teams that integrate those who generate scientific evidence with those who use it, fostering the exchange of information and resources, as well as participation in training and technical assistance activities, with special attention to local and cultural realities.
Disseminate cutting-edge evidence on policies and programs for the prevention, detection, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use, prioritizing the accessibility and relevance of information for diverse territories and cultural communities across the country.
Establish training programs in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and social reintegration related to alcohol and other drug use, contributing to the development of capacities among the workforce, students, and the community.
El International Technology Transfer Center (ITTC) Chile está alojado en el Departamento de Psicología de la Universidad Católica de Temuco, en la ciudad de Temuco, Chile.
El ITTC Chile apoya la misión de la Red ITTC trabajando para:
Fortalecer las capacidades de investigadores e investigadoras para el desarrollo de innovaciones con impacto positivo en las políticas y programas en prevención, detección, intervención, tratamiento y rehabilitación del consumo de sustancias, incorporando la diversidad territorial e intercultural de Chile.
Potenciar las capacidades de los profesionales mediante el uso de la evidencia en el diseño y la evaluación para la implementación de políticas y programas de prevención, detección, intervención, tratamiento y rehabilitación del consumo de sustancias con pertinencia territorial e intercultural.
Promover la conformación y articulación de equipos multisectoriales que integren a quienes generan evidencia científica y a quienes la utilizan, favoreciendo el intercambio de información y recursos, así como la participación en actividades de capacitación y asistencia técnica, con especial atención a las realidades locales y culturales.
Difundir evidencia de vanguardia en políticas y programas de prevención, detección, intervención, tratamiento y rehabilitación del consumo de sustancias, priorizando la accesibilidad y relevancia de la información para los diversos territorios y comunidades culturales del país.
Establecer programas de formación en prevención, tratamiento, rehabilitación e integración social del consumo de alcohol y otras drogas que contribuyan al desarrollo de capacidades en la fuerza laboral, los estudiantes y la comunidad.
India ITTC
The India International Technology Transfer Center (ITTC) is housed in the National Drug Dependence Treatment Center (NDDTC) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
AIIMS, New Delhi was established as an institution of national importance by an Act of Parliament with the objects to develop patterns of teaching in Medical Education so as to demonstrate a high standard of Medical Education in India; to bring together in one place educational facilities of the highest order for training of personnel in all important branches of health activity; and to attain self-sufficiency in Post-graduate Medical Education.
NDDTC, AIIMS has been established as the apex centre for treatment of addictive disorders in the country. The centre has well qualified multi-disciplinary team. The centre has been involved in providing clinical care to patients – outpatient, inpatient and community based; health education & prevention of addictive disorders; capacity building; documentation, publication of resource material; collaboration with national/ international agencies; policy and planning; laboratory services; development of models of care; and research.
The India ITTC works to supports the mission of the ITTC Network to:
Accelerate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based and promising addiction treatment and recovery-oriented practices and services;
Heighten the awareness, knowledge, and skills of the workforce that addresses the needs of people with substance use or other behavioral health disorders; and
Foster alliances among culturally diverse practitioners, researchers, policy makers, funders, and the recovery community.
The India ITTC offers a diverse menu of innovative and flexible programs. Some of our most popular programs include: Capacity building of workforce on drug demand reduction, didactic workshops and seminars, online distance learning courses, external facilitation, policy and programmatic interventions. We also develop collaborative relationships with policy makers, providers and organizations in the treatment, prevention, criminal justice, medical, education, and recovery communities.
Argentina ITTC
The Universidad del Museo Social Argentino (UMSA) represents the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) through the establishment of the ISSUP Argentina National Chapter and since 2024 it has joined the ITTC (International Technology Transfer Center) Network.
In line with the approach proposed in documents such as the United Nations resolution UNGASS 2016 or the Hemispheric Action Plan on Drugs (2021-2025) of the Inter-American Commission for the Control of Drug Abuse (CICAD) of the Organization of American States (OAS), the Universidad del Museo Social Argentino (UMSA) has incorporated, especially in the undergraduate courses of the School of Human Sciences, specific content that has promoted the increase in the development of undergraduate theses on the subject.
Through an agreement with the "Forum Vitae" Institute of the Obra Social Ferroviaria, numerous training days and seminars have been developed. On this basis, cooperation agreements have been signed with governmental and non-governmental organizations, with the objective of articulating actions, opening spaces for training and technology transfer on drug demand reduction.
The ITTC aims to:
Strengthen drug demand reduction for the treatment, prevention and recovery of substance use disorders.
Promote alliances between professionals, researchers, policy makers, funders and the culturally diverse recovery community.
Support and develop information and epidemiology systems to enrich the evidence that supports actions and programs.
Ukraine ITTC
The Ukraine International Technology Transfer Center (ITTC) is housed in the Institute of Psychiatry at the Taras Shevchenko national University of Kyiv, Ukraine.
The Ukraine ITTC works to supports the mission of the ITTC Network to:
Accelerate the adoption and implementation of evidence-based and promising addiction treatment and recovery-oriented practices and services;
Heighten the awareness, knowledge, and skills of the workforce that addresses the needs of people with substance use or other behavioral health disorders; and
Foster alliances among culturally diverse practitioners, researchers, policy makers, funders, and the recovery community.
The Ukraine ITTC offers a diverse menu of innovative and flexible programs to put research into practice.
Some of our most popular programs include: didactic workshops and conferences (including Motivation Interview Course), webinars, virtual coaching and supervisions, and external facilitation. We also develop collaborative relationships with providers and organizations in the treatment, criminal justice, medical, education, and recovery communities.
Spain ITTC
The ITTC Spain is a consortium led by the University of Valencia and includes the University Miguel Hernández of Alicante, Catholic University of Valencia San Vicente Mártir, and Valencian International University. The core mission of ITTC Spain is to address the challenges related to substance use disorders across the country by promoting research, training, and knowledge transfer. ITTC Spain aims to standardize and improve the quality of drug addiction services, ensuring that interventions are based on the latest scientific evidence and are accessible to all populations. The organization works closely with national and international networks, policymakers, and various stakeholders to foster collaboration and advance the field of drug addiction treatment and prevention.
The ITTC aims to:
Coordination and Communication:
Establish a strong coordination mechanism with the ITTC Network Coordination Office to ensure optimal exchange of information and resources.
Implement a comprehensive communication strategy to promote awareness of ITTC activities and outcomes.
Needs Assessment and Resource Mapping:
Conduct a detailed needs assessment to identify specific substance use problems within different populations.
Design and implement an environmental mapping to efficiently allocate resources and interventions based on identified needs.
Knowledge Hub Development:
Create a centralized knowledge hub to make existing scientific evidence on substance use accessible to practitioners and policymakers.
Continuously search for and disseminate effective, evidence-based interventions for substance use prevention and treatment.
Training and Capacity Building:
Develop and implement educational resources, training sessions, and workshops for various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and community organizations.
Promotion and support:
Actively promote the ITTC Network throughout Spain to increase its visibility and impact.
Participate in international groups and activities that support drug demand reduction, fostering international cooperation and knowledge exchange.
South Africa ITTC
The South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC) is an initiative funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), US Department of State, through the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme. It forms part of the programmes of the International Consortium of Universities for Drug demand Reduction (ICUDDR).
The ITTC is located within the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of Cape Town. The Director of the ITTC, Dr Goodman Sibeko, is the Head of the Department’s Division of Addiction Psychiatry. As an extension of existing relationships with National and Provincial Departments of Social Development and Health and the Central Drug Authority the ITTC is positioned to support the implementation of policy and interventions geared towards drug demand reduction in the country, in line with the National Drug Masterplan and other related legislation. Through additional collaborations with international bodies such the African Union, Colombo Plan DAP, and the US Department of State, and with the support of a robust and varied National Advisory Board, the ITTC is engaged in efforts to extend this assistance to the Southern African Region and beyond.
The ITTC aims to:
Support the development of national and regional drug and alcohol policies that promote the implementation of evidence-based best practices for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services in South Africa;
Expand the uptake of evidence-based best practices for substance use prevention, treatment and recovery services including related health conditions in South Africa and beyond through the provision of training and technical assistance
Assess and remove barriers to evidence-based best practices for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services in South Africa.
The Peru International Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC) is an initiative funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), US Department of State, through the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme. It forms part of the programmes of the International Consortium of Universities for Drug demand Reduction (ICUDDR).
Peru International Technology Transfer Center is hosted at the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in collaboration with the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Peru ITTC is a convening body to develop capacity and networks in order to connect the different organizations as a system for substance use design, implementation and evaluation of preventive, treatment, and rehabilitation programs and policies.
The ITTC aims to:
Strengthen capacities of researchers to generate evidence to support the design and evaluation of policies and programs in substance use prevention, detection, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation.
Strengthen capacities of policy and program implementation professionals to use evidence for the design and evaluation of policies and programs in substance use prevention, detection, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation.
Promote the generation of multisector teams to interconnect those who generate and those who use evidence, through sharing of information and resources, as well as participating in training and technical assistance activities.
Disseminate state of the art evidence in substance use prevention, detection, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation policies and programs.
Nigeria ITTC
Nigeria ITTC is hosted by the Center for Addiction Studies Education and Research (CASER) of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria and the College of Medicine, Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria.
Objectives of Nigeria ITTC:
To support the development and expansion of a qualitative workforce in prevention, treatment, and recovery by facilitating training, and inter-dependency.
To facilitate the utilization of evidence-based prevention strategies that increase public awareness of substance use problems and mitigate barriers to care for effective treatment options.
To support evidence-based policy design, implementation, and evaluation at national, state and local government levels and develop technical guidelines for substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery.
To support the development of integrated services for all levels of care that address the physical and psycho-social needs of people who have substance use problems.
Korea ITTC
The KOREA ITTC works to supports the mission of the ITTC Network to:
Provide multifaceted support to build a holistic recovery and balanced lifestyle for individuals with substance addiction.
Develop a continuous support system by creating recovery environments both online and offline.
Expedite the adoption and implementation of evidence-based and innovative addiction treatment and recovery-oriented practices and services.
Enhance the awareness, knowledge, and skills of the workforce dedicated to addressing the needs of individuals with substance use and other behavioral health disorders.
Cultivate alliances among culturally diverse practitioners, researchers, policymakers, funders, and members of the recovery community.
The KOREA ITTC offers a diverse menu of innovative and flexible programs to put research into practice.
Some of our most popular programs include:
Providing specialized counseling services for individuals convicted of drug-related offenses.
Community Adaptation Program for Released Drug Addicts.
Support Program for Families of Drug Addicts.
Creating comprehensive materials to educate the public on addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Designing and implementing programs and applications aimed at preventing drug addiction. Surveys on Addiction Awareness and Current Status.
Developing programs focused on Lifestyle Wellness.
Establishment of a Network with Relevant Domestic and International Organizations.
Formulating and advocating for policies to support addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Indonesia ITTC
SAMHSA SEA Program started reaching out to Indonesia in 2018. This program proposed a recommendation to develop the HATTC Indonesia to improve HIV and substance use treatment that in line with the need to strengthen the treatment facilities in Indonesia. The “Stakeholders Consolidation Meeting for the HIV-Addiction Technology Transfer Centre (HATTC) Indonesia” was organized by the Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia in collaboration with support from the Southeast Asia – HIV and Addiction Technology Transfer Center (SEA-HATTC) on 26th August 2018 at the Auditorium, Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia. As it is, Indonesia ITTC is hosted by Atma Jaya Catholic University in collaboration with universities and government institutions. The Indonesia ITTC works together with health care academia, professionals, service providers, policy makers, and others in the fields of addiction, HIV, and mental health issues to improve prevention, treatment, and care in those fields.
Vietnam ITTC
The Vietnam International Technology Transfer Center (Vietnam ITTC) is hosted by Hanoi Medical University in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy and University of Labor and Social Affairs.
The Vietnam ITTC works closely with our university partners, domestic and international organizations and experts to develop field of addiction science and to improve the capacity of healthcare professionals in addiction treatment. Our commitment toward a better community and society is to work on drug-related public health issues and to improve the physical and emotional health of patients with substance use disorders.
Objectives of Vietnam ITTC:
To develop a quality workforce to support the expansion of prevention, treatment, and recovery support services
To build models of integrated services that are responsive to the health and social needs of people with substance use disorders
To support the development of policies and technical guidelines that build on evidence generated internationally and in Vietnam
Thailand ITTC
The Thailand International Technology Transfer Center (Thailand ITTC) is housed in the Department of Family Medicine of Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
Based on our previous work as the Southeast Asia HIV Addiction Technology Transfer Center (SEA-HATTC) since 2016 that Chiang Mai University (CMU), through UCLA, received SAMHSA/PEPFAR funding. Through the development of the SEA-HATTC, CMU became part of the US Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network to building capacity in addiction treatment as well as strengthening health system within Thailand and across the Southeast Asia region. The Thailand ITTC team is primed to continue its role as one of Thailand leading coordinating and technology transfer center for drug demand reduction.
The Thailand ITTC works closely with our university partners, domestic and international organizations of experts to develop field of addiction science and to improve the capacity of healthcare professionals - physicians, counsellors, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and pharmacists and policy-makers across the country in addiction prevention and treatment.
The Thailand ITTC aims to:
Develop physician workforce for leading substance use treatment and care at the primary care level nationwide.
Host a fellowship program on ‘Addiction Family Medicine’ to facilitate expansion of physician workforce development on substance use treatment and care.
Use the ECHO model to expand the reach of our capacity building efforts to enhance the SUD/MH/HIV/Recovery education of the local networks.
Evaluate the state of drug demand reduction services
Support to mission of the ITTC Network by heightening the awareness, knowledge, and skills of the addiction workforce as well as accelerating the adoption and implementation of evidence-based addiction treatment and recovery-oriented practices and services.
Thailand ITTC also collaborates and participates with other national and international groups that support drug demand reduction.
Colombia ITTC
The International Technology Transfer Center of Colombia is housed at the CES University and is supported by the Center of Excellence for Research in Mental Health - CESIM- and the research groups of the Faculty of Medicine, Psychology and Nursing.
ITTC – Colombia, is a platform that calls all professionals, people, communities and institutions that work on the issue of drug demand reduction, to develop capacities, increase knowledge and skills to implement evidence-based interventions and facilitate the transformation of systems to create the political and social environments necessary to sustain change over time.
What we are looking for
Strengthen the capacities of professionals and researchers to generate evidence to support the design and evaluation of policies and programs for the prevention, early detection, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of substance use disorders.
Promote the generation of multisectoral teams to interconnect those who generate and those who use evidence, through the exchange of information and resources, as well as participation in training and technical assistance activities
Support the development of national and regional policies on drugs and alcohol that promote the implementation of best practices based on evidence for services for the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of substance use disorders.
Disseminate cutting-edge evidence on policies and programs for the prevention, early detection, intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of substance use disorders.
Develop technical guidelines for the prevention of drug use, early detection, and the treatment and rehabilitation of substance use disorders.
Adapt and adopt evidence-based prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs to our sociocultural and political contexts to intervene in problems associated with drug use.
How we do it
Participating in the analysis and development of technology and information transfer systems.
Conducting assessments to identify gaps and needs in drug demand reduction training and skills development.
Identifying, adopting, and adapting evidence-based interventions to address areas of greatest need in drug demand reduction.
Advising, collaborating and accompanying the designers, planners, implementers of drug demand reduction policies at the local and regional level.
What services do we offer?
Integration, interaction and relationship through the formation of networks of researchers, professionals, therapists, public administrators and people and workers who develop actions around the issue of drug demand reduction.
Training and technical assistance (courses, seminars and face-to-face and virtual workshops)
Advice and consultancy for the design, planning, implementation of programs and policies related to drug demand reduction.
Evaluation of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs for substance use disorders.
Repository of evidence-based materials and programs.
Transfer of technology and information on evidence-based drug demand reduction.
