The ADDICTION 2023 Conference is our next key opportunity to bring together different perspectives and solutions. Through the inaugural ADDICTION 2021 Conference, we have successfully ignited the movement for change, now it is time to advance this movement by taking joint ownership and being accountable as responsible people of this beautiful country. Although this is a Continued Professional Development (CPD) accredited conference by the HPCSA and SASCCP for professionals, everyone is welcome to attend with topical issues such as: International guidelines and standards for substance use/misuse prevention strategies and programmes and youth treatment programmes; Exciting new prevention programmes using resilience as a cornerstone to prevent substance use/misuse amongst young people; Effective treatment programmes for young people that use/misuse substances; Standardised prevention training initiatives and programmes that can empower one to be a shield; Understanding co-occurring disorders and how it interlinks with substance use disorders and cross-addictions; Capacity building platforms and networks that will assist you to be part of the solution to protect the youth; and Explore ways to influence the changes in legislation and policies to protect the rights of Children under 18 years of age. You can look forward to connecting with the following participants: SUD prevention and treatment professionals Health care workers Social workers/social auxiliary workers Child and youth care workers Community development workers Educators Religious leaders Researchers Policymakers & administrators
