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From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Dr. Maria Eugenia Fernandez In Uruguay, there is a shortage of trained professionals in drug prevention, intervention, and resolution of drug-related issues, particularly among health personnel in domains such as rehabilitation, p

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Dr. Rehana Kader Currently, South Africa has only two universities in the country that offer a formal post graduate diploma in addictions care. The South African Chapter of ICUDDR’s aim is to engage more universities in the

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Mrs. Renata Habinakova Interactive Platform for Mental Health Support and Risk Behaviour Prevention. (iprev.cz) is a tool to promote quality in prevention and to support prevention professionals both in schools and among external

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Dr. Trang Nguyen Thu The Vietnam ITTC will present our project to develop capacity of volunteer case workers and peers to support community reintegration of people with history of substance use once, including their access to

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Dr. Xavier Ferrer This presentation is intended to be a framework for the panel and will reflect on the concept of harm reduction (HR), what’s included and what not, and which rationale and values do support this approach. O

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Dr. Carmen Orte “Youth as Active Agents in Prevention” is a Positive Youth Development project, with a design based on recommendations by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. The main objective of this trainin

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Dr. Irina Pinchuk This presentation will examine the Ukraine ITTC's project "Training for Trainers in Addressing Psychological Trauma in Combat Veterans POWs In Ukraine" through the Water of Systems Change framework.

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece. Author: Ms. Jairat Gina Jaturapataraporn This presentation will discuss the role of International Technology Transfer Centers (ITTCs) in systems change. ITTCs aim to tackle the complex problem of harmful substance use by bridging th

Evidence-based psychological interventions are an important part of health, social, protection and education services and can help increase access to effective mental health treatments and progression towards universal health coverage. This manual provides managers and others responsible for plannin

This report examines the use of braided funding models for substance use disorder services in the US. It encourages finding a path to program sustainability. The report includes case studies from several US states, including Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Maryland.

Authour: Katerina Lukavská, PhD In this study, researchers surveyed students following the pilot launch of the online INEP curriculum. This course was offered in February of 2022 and 2023 to university students at Charles University in the Czech Republic, and Taras Shevchenko National Un

This webinar goes over the report, "Examining the Use of Braided Funding for Substance Use Disorder Services".   

Integrating the experiences of individuals with lived or living experience in substance use disorder projects, campaigns, articles and activities brings invaluable authenticity and depth. When properly stewarded, these stories have the power to build empathy, heal wounds and bridge the gap between k

The National Coalition Institute (NCI) provides training, Coalition Development Support, outreach, and Evaluation and Research services to support drug-free communities and we are excited to announce the launch of the new NCI website. This resource hub offers comprehensive support for

Corrections staff cite diversion of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) (e.g., buprenorphine) as a reason for not offering treatment with these medications in jails and prisons. In a 2023 study, researchers from the University of Massachusetts outline key steps MOUD program staff can implement

Watch the recording of this informative session offered by ICUDDR’s Africa Coordinating Center. With moderation by Dr. Rania Mamdouh, Professor Moses Audu and Dr. Olajumoke Koyejo share the benefits and challenges of collaboration within universities, between universities, and between universi

This informative and moving webinar features Keith Navarozza, Roxanne Kibben, and Michael Botticelli sharing their work as SUD professionals and their experiences in recovery.

Authors: Rehana Kader, Rajen Govender, Warren Cornelius, Lameze Abrahams, Fergus Ashburner, Nurain Tisaker, Michal Miovský & Nadine Harker <p><span style="font-family:open sans,sans-serif; font-size:17.6px">This paper discusses the results from the first formal needs

View Plenary and Symposia presented at the 2023 ICUDDR Global Conference in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Authors: Victor Capoccia, PhD, Dennis McCarty, PhD, Jordan W. Turner, MPH, Carly Michael Searcy, MIS, PMP Internationally, there is increased interest in enhanced access to quality care (i.e., evidence-based prevention and treatment) for substance use. ICUDDR surveyed its membership to assess t

From the 2024 Global Conference held in Thessaloniki, Greece.  Author: Dr. Amalie Lososová Background: The ICUDDR as one of the key global players on the addictions scene encourages knowledge, skills and experience sharing among its members and also behind its borders. The Consortiu

ICUDDR and ISSUP are pleased to present our Webinar on Developing the Addiction Workforce in Africa. The aim of this Webinar is to share the process of developing addiction education programs in Africa from needs assessment through implementation and connection with the workforce. As an introduction

Authors: Zili Sloboda, Kimberly A. Johnson, Diana H. Fishbein, C. Hendricks Brown, J. Douglas Coatsworth, Dean L. Fixsen, Denise Kandel, Mallie J. Paschall, Fernando Salazar Silva, Harry Sumnall, Michael V