August 2026 ICUDDR Newsletter

Translating Research and Practice in Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Designing Before Doing: How Kenya's ECHO Project Is Rethinking Community Substance Use Interventions (July 2026)

July 2026 Newsletter

In Focus: Strengthening the Future Addiction Workforce Through Digital Learning (June 2026)

June 2026 ICUDDR Newsletter

In Focus: Turning Football into a Prevention Pathway (May 2026)

Part 2 of 2 - Sustaining the Work: Leadership, Wellness, and Community in Challenging Times

In the March "From the Desk of the Executive Director" message, ICUDDR’s Executive Director, Laurie Krom, reflected on the reality that many of us are carrying significant personal and professional pressures while continuing to show up for our students, colleagues, institutions, and communities. The response from members around the world was both humbling and affirming. Many shared that the message resonated deeply and reflected conversations they were already having within their own organizations and networks.

As promised, ICUDDR is creating opportunities for members to come together around these themes of leadership, resilience, connection, and sustaining ourselves in challenging times.

This summer, we are pleased to offer a free, two-part facilitated conversation series led by Maxine Henry, MSW, MBA, an experienced facilitator whose work focuses on organizational wellness, leadership development, workforce resilience, and helping individuals and teams navigate complexity and change.

While the sessions are connected, each can stand on its own and participants are welcome to attend one or both.

Session 2: From Support to Partnership: Building Systems That Sustain People

July 1, 2026 

Time: 7:00 a.m. U.S. Central | 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern | 1:00 p.m. London | 3:00 p.m. East Africa | 7:00 p.m. Hanoi  Not sure what time this is in your location? Find your local time here

While individual well-being is important, sustainable organizations and communities require more than self-care alone. Building on themes explored in Session 1, this conversation shifts from sustaining ourselves to creating the conditions that help others thrive. Participants will explore how mentorship, coaching, shared leadership, and intentional community-building can create environments where people and organizations are better able to sustain meaningful work over time. Attendance at Session 1 is not required.

Session 1: Sustaining Yourself While Leading in Complex Times

June 17, 2026 

Time: 7:00 a.m. U.S. Central | 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern | 1:00 p.m. London | 3:00 p.m. East Africa | 7:00 p.m. Hanoi  Not sure what time this is in your location? Find your local time here

Across higher education, workforce development, research, and community engagement, many professionals are continuing to lead, teach, mentor, and support others while navigating significant uncertainty and ongoing challenges. This interactive session will provide space for reflection, connection, and renewal as participants explore practical approaches for sustaining themselves and their work while remaining grounded in purpose and community.

Part 1 of 2 - Sustaining the Work: Leadership, Wellness, and Community in Challenging Times

In the March "From the Desk of the Executive Director" message, ICUDDR’s Executive Director, Laurie Krom, reflected on the reality that many of us are carrying significant personal and professional pressures while continuing to show up for our students, colleagues, institutions, and communities. The response from members around the world was both humbling and affirming. Many shared that the message resonated deeply and reflected conversations they were already having within their own organizations and networks.

As promised, ICUDDR is creating opportunities for members to come together around these themes of leadership, resilience, connection, and sustaining ourselves in challenging times.

This summer, we are pleased to offer a free, two-part facilitated conversation series led by Maxine Henry, MSW, MBA, an experienced facilitator whose work focuses on organizational wellness, leadership development, workforce resilience, and helping individuals and teams navigate complexity and change.

While the sessions are connected, each can stand on its own and participants are welcome to attend one or both.

Session 1: Sustaining Yourself While Leading in Complex Times

June 17, 2026 

Time: 7:00 a.m. U.S. Central | 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern | 1:00 p.m. London | 3:00 p.m. East Africa | 7:00 p.m. Hanoi  Not sure what time this is in your location? Find your local time here

Across higher education, workforce development, research, and community engagement, many professionals are continuing to lead, teach, mentor, and support others while navigating significant uncertainty and ongoing challenges. This interactive session will provide space for reflection, connection, and renewal as participants explore practical approaches for sustaining themselves and their work while remaining grounded in purpose and community.

Session 2: From Support to Partnership: Building Systems That Sustain People

July 1, 2026 

Time: 7:00 a.m. U.S. Central | 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern | 1:00 p.m. London | 3:00 p.m. East Africa | 7:00 p.m. Hanoi  Not sure what time this is in your location? Find your local time here

While individual well-being is important, sustainable organizations and communities require more than self-care alone. Building on themes explored in Session 1, this conversation shifts from sustaining ourselves to creating the conditions that help others thrive. Participants will explore how mentorship, coaching, shared leadership, and intentional community-building can create environments where people and organizations are better able to sustain meaningful work over time. Attendance at Session 1 is not required.

May 2026 ICUDDR Newsletter

In Focus: ‘Balancing Heart and Head’: Lessons from Prevention Dialogues in India (April 2026)

April 2026 ICUDDR Newsletter

UNAC Online (Sponsored Opportunity Flyer)

In Focus: Strengthening the Drug Demand Reduction Workforce Through Education, Competencies, and Quality Systems (March 2026)

Participant Program - INEBRIA/ICUDDR Thematic Meeting 2026

March 2026 ICUDDR Newsletter

Impact Report: How Foreign Assistance Cuts Have Impacted the Global Substance Use Workforce

In Focus: Community-Level Socioeconomic Effects of Drug Use in District Chitral, Pakistan (February 2026)

February 2026 ICUDDR Newsletter

In Focus: Illicit Drug Use Among Youth in Nansana Municipality, Uganda (January 2026)

CCA Resource: Credentialing Conversations: Preparation for Uganda Exam (2/2)

CCA Resource: Credentialing Conversations: Preparation for Uganda Exam (1/2)

January 2026 ICUDDR Newsletter

CCA Webinar: Credentialing Conversations: Preparation for Uganda Exam (2/2)

This dedicated webinar will provide information and guidance on the ICAP credentialing and exam administration process for individuals attending, or interested in attending, the INEBRIA/ICUDDR Thematic Meeting on Barriers and Opportunities to Implementing SBIRT in Africa, taking place on 16–17 April 2026.

The ICAP exam will be administered on 15 April 2026, prior to the conference.

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Time: 8:00 am US EST (1:00 pm UTC)

Presenters: Center for Credentialing & Accreditation Team (Dr. Carmel Clancy, Samitha Gunasakera, and Sungjoo Park)

INEBRIA/ICUDDR Thematic Meeting: Barriers and Opportunities to Implementing SBIRT in Africa