Join us on Wednesday, November 19 at 8:00 PM EST for an engaging webinar led by Dr. Igor Koutsenok, MD, ICUDDR Board Vice President. This session, “Treatment of Justice-Involved Clients with SUDs: What Works and How to Make it Work,” will explore evidence-based approaches to addressing substance use disorders (SUDs) among individuals involved in the justice system. Participants will gain insights into effective treatment models, implementation strategies, and ways to bridge gaps between criminal justice and health systems to support recovery and reduce recidivism.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an international expert in addiction psychiatry and treatment systems.
Alcohol and substance use remains a concern among emerging adults including university students. Evidence-based prevention and treatment for this population are available but implementation varies. Learn about the barriers and facilitators of these interventions through this webinar.
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. This webinar will offer a blend of theory and hands-on activities, including article summarisation and brainstorming AI-driven intervention strategies for substance use prevention scenarios. This webinar offers a deeper look into AI’s potential in substance use prevention, while shedding light on the crucial challenges of misinformation and bias that accompany these tools.
Intended audience:
This webinar is useful for decision-makers at the local and national level, for health and social sciences professionals who work with vulnerable populations and are looking for the implementation of evidence-based programs. It is also aimed at young professionals or trainees who wish to learn about national programmes and how to evaluate them.
Learning outcomes:
By attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
Presenter:
Brian Klaas
Brian Klaas is the Assistant Director for Technology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Teaching and Learning. He also has a faculty appointment in the School's R3 Center for Innovation in Science Education. He teaches graduate level courses on communications design and data visualisation for non-expert audiences as well as applications of generative artificial intelligence in public health. Brian leads a team of developers who build learning experiences for the School of Public Health, including tools that harness generative AI to improve student writing and assist faculty in the creation of effective assessments. He is a frequent speaker on both storytelling in the health sciences and practical use of generative AI for public health professionals at health science conferences and workshops around the United States.
Collaboration between law enforcement and public health is crucial for fostering community safety and well-being. Traditionally, these fields have operated separately—law enforcement focusing on crime prevention and public health addressing disease and health promotion. In this webinar, we will explore how working together allows them to tackle complex social issues more effectively, such as substance abuse, mental health crises, violence prevention, and disaster response.
Date: Monday, September 29, 2025
Time: 8:00 am US Eastern Time (1:00 pm UTC)
Nurses comprise the largest segment of the addiction treatment workforce. However, as with many professions, there are significant disparities in access to continuing education—particularly in the area of addiction care. The Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC) aims to bridge this gap through a specialized educational program that equips nurses with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to effectively prevent, identify, manage, and treat substance use disorders across diverse healthcare settings.
Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Time: 8:00 am US Eastern Time (1:00 pm UTC)
Understand the key concepts of implementation science and how it can improve the delivery of evidence-based practices, including identifying barriers and facilitators in substance use prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery.
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 8:00 am US Eastern Time (1:00 pm UTC)
This webinar will explore the complex intersection of substance use and social vulnerability. Systemic, environmental, and individual risk factors will be presented together with culturally competent prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies.
Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
Time: 8:00 am US Eastern Time (1:00 pm UTC)
In this webinar, you will learn about practical frameworks for enhancing first-degree medical and nursing education in mental, neurological, and substance use care. Prepare health professionals for the integration of competencies in their curricula.
Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 am US Eastern Time (1:00 pm UTC)
Join us for the first webinar in ICUDDR's Psychostimulant Webinar Series.
Stimulant use is evolving rapidly with changes in drug markets and new patterns of production and trafficking. This webinar will explore the latest global trends in the use of stimulants and provide a primer for their health and social consequences.
Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Time: 8:00 am US Eastern Time (1:00 pm UTC)
Join us for a webinar that will talk about how substance use screening and brief intervention are cost-effective public health strategies, but are often underutilized health services. Learn its economic impact by identifying the methods and metrics used in economic analysis.
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2025
Time: 8:00 am US Eastern Time (1:00 pm UTC)