Event Archives

October 2024

ICUDDR Members’ Requests: Data Analysis Report & Discussion

10/9/2024
7:00 AM EST
ICUDDR's special webinar where we will go over member registration data focused on our services. Discussion time is allotted for attendees to share their insights, feedback, and ideas to achieve our common goals.
Contact Name: Verna Felipe
Contact Email: felipev@icuddr.org
For more information: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfuqvrjIsHddhLFINdRBW6F_qsvB5By-V
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfuqvrjIsHddhLFINdRBW6F_qsvB5By-V

The 12th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users

10/8/2024 - 10/11/2024
INHSU conferences are unique due to the cross-collaboration between different stakeholders dedicated to the health of people who use drugs. People who use drugs, advocates, health care providers, program managers, harm reduction experts, researchers, and policymakers each have an equal voice, leading to a program that facilitates balanced discussions and shared perspectives.
Location: Athens, Greece
Contact Email: info@inhsu.org
For more information: https://www.inhsu.org/inhsu-2024/
To register: https://www.inhsu.org/inhsu-2024/

ITTC: SUD training with SANCA and Notheren Cape DOH

10/3/2024 - 10/3/2024
09:00 SAST
15 Attendees from Notheren Cape DOH
Training with SANCA
Nurses and Doctors
ASSIST, SBIRT, MI, AUDIT AND DUDIT

Location: Kimberly, Notheren Cape
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

September 2024

Building Bridges: Enhancing Global Recovery Systems for International Recovery Day

9/30/2024
3:00PM CEST| 2:00 PM UK | 9:00 AM EST
Speakers: David Best, Chantelle Pepper, Mulka Nisic, Jimena Kalawski, Michael Botticelli, Boro Goic, Anja Busse, Matej Košir, Elisa Rubini

This webinar aims to set sites on recovery approaches with a strength-based approach. You will learn about barriers and obstacles to overcome, as well as how to generate structural change.

- Understand recovery as a strength-based approach, including its goals, common barriers, and strategies for overcoming them.
- Learn about the systemic changes and global collaboration needed to support recovery-oriented systems of care.
- Engage with experts, gain practical tools, and enhance skills to strengthen recovery efforts within organizations and communities.


Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Elisa Rubini
Contact Email: elisa@ewm.com.
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2024-09/building-bridges-enhancing-global-recovery-systems-international-recovery
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4272856559000567639

ATI Basics: Models of Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI)

9/27/2024
Time: 9:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM London
Speakers: Michele Worobiec, Yvonne Olando, Massimo Barra

This webinar aims to teach participants about all stages of the criminal justice continuum – pre-arrest deflection to prosecutorial and court diversion, and community supervision/reentry. The presenters speak on the decrease in substance abuse, crime rates, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.

- Learn how countries throughout the globe have been able to adapt and implement ATI across diverse geographic and legal settings
- Gain insights into how ATI systems incorporate key building blocks including justice/health/community system roles, and use individual risks and needs to determine the right approach
- Understand how case care management facilitates service planning and delivery.
- Participate in a discussion with the experts that includes questions and ideas from you and your colleagues.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Michele Worobiec
Contact Email: michele.worobiec@siltastratgy.com
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2024-09/ati-basics-models-alternatives-incarceration-ati
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2917037775666952031

ITTC: MI Training of Providers for KZN Department of Health

9/27/2024 - 9/27/2024
09:00 SAST
MI Provider Training for Healthcare Providers from the KZN Department of Health in order for them to use MI amongst populations with a high HIV burden across the province.
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

ITTC: SBIRT Training of Providers for KZN Department of Health

9/26/2024 - 9/26/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training for Healthcare Providers from the KZN Department of Health in order for them to use SBIRT amongst populations with a high HIV burden across the province.
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

Experiences from STAD’s Community-Based Interventions

9/25/2024
2:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM UK
Speaker: Johanna Gripenberg

This webinar aims to allow participants to understand STAD (Stockholm Prevents Alcohol and Drug Problems). Gripenberg will present on community-based programs such as Responsible Beverage Service, Clubs against Drugs, and Football not Bingeing that have been implemented and evaluated in Sweden and other countries.

- Mobilising and engaging stakeholders in prevention work and the co-production development process.
- Implementing and disseminating programs effectively at local, national, and international levels.
- Identifying and addressing challenges and success factors related to program evaluation and community-based interventions.

Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Johanna Gripenberg
Contact Email: johanna.gripenberg@ki.se.
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2024-09/community-mobilisation-co-development-and-program-evaluation-experiences
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/545879377256620893

Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches

9/24/2024
3:00 PM WAT | 3:00 PM London
Speaker: Honest Anaba

This webinar allows participants to understand the usage, treatment, trends, and risks of Cannabis use in Nigeria.

- Prevalence and impact of cannabis use in Nigeria
- Emerging trends in synthetic cannabis use
- Risks associated with recent cannabis trends
- Treatment approaches for problematic cannabis use

Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Dr. Martin O. Agwogie
Contact Email: agwomart@yahoo.com.
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-nigeria/events/calendar/2024-09/issup-nigeria-knowledge-update-series-24th-session-cannabis-use-disorder
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6873336798549451351

Interdisciplinary Care Planning: Ethical and Clinical Considerations. Opioid and Drug Treatment

9/24/2024
3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
Presenter: Terrence D. Walton, MSW
This webinar will touch base on how to deliver person-based care for those referred by supervision officers, those incarcerated, and those involved in the justice system.

- Participants will be able to identify and address ethical, clinical, and practical issues when assessing and treating individuals involved in drug treatment courts and the justice system.
- Participants will be able to incorporate person-centered care strategies that respect client choice while adhering to court mandates and expectations in their work.
- Participants will be able to navigate the role of the addiction professional when balancing the differing goals of the court and the client.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Jessica O’Brien
Contact Email: jobrien@naadac.org.
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/interdisciplinary-care-planning-ethical-and-clinical-considerations
To register: https://my.naadac.org/account/login.aspx?RedirectUrl=https://www.pathlms.com/auth/impexium/callback?slug=naadac&reload=timezone

Capacitación para Coordinadores Curriculum Universal de Prevención - UPC - Serie coordinadores M&S

9/23/2024 - 10/4/2024
17:00 COL
Dirigido a profesionales de las ciencias sociales, de la salud o de la educación con experiencia en la coordinación de programas para la prevención del consumo de sustancias psicoactivas, ubicados en Antioquia, Cundinamarca y
la ciudad de Bogotá D.C. Esta formación tendrá énfasis en la especialización en programas de prevención en el ámbito laboral.
Requisitos:
-Título profesional relacionado con el área de Prevención.
-Mínimo 2 años de experiencia en el campo
específico en el que se forma: gestión de Políticas
Públicas, Coordinación de Programas Preventivos.
-Experiencia en la planificación de la prevención,
organización, selección y ejecución de intervenciones
basadas en la evidencia, así como en el monitoreo de
las mismas.
Las inscripciones a la convocatoria estarán abiertas del 23 de septiembre al 4 de Octubre de 2024.
Podrás enviar tus preguntas o comentarios relacionados con la convocatoria hasta el día 1 de octubre al siguiente correo
electrónico: project.colombia@colombo-plan.org
indicando el asunto: “Aclaraciones convocatoria Cursos UPC”
Location: Colombia
Contact Name: ITTC Colombia
Contact Email: project.colombia@colombo-plan.org
For more information: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa_CGM31ZcogN3MMAgGtFSKWXdqb5FZZmN7_iz5boGExYSsA/viewform?pli=1
To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfa_CGM31ZcogN3MMAgGtFSKWXdqb5FZZmN7_iz5boGExYSsA/viewform?pli=1

International Society of Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (ISBRA)/APSAAR Joint Congress

9/23/2024 - 9/26/2024
On behalf of the Local Organising Committee, we invite you to the 3rd World Congress on Alcohol and Addictions. This will be the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (ISBRA) and will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Society for Alcohol and Addiction Research (APSAAR).

The Congress will be held in Melbourne from September 23 to 26, 2024. Melbourne is a city of 5 million people, with the reputation of being the business, cultural, and gastronomic capital of Australia and one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The Congress will be scientifically compelling and multidisciplinary, building on the high standards of the past. The program is being developed with the International Scientific Advisory Committee, and will comprise plenary lectures by international experts, and parallel streams of symposia proposed by ISBRA and APSAAR members and conference delegates, together with roundtable discussions, oral papers and posters.

We hope you will consider Australia as an attractive destination to visit and combine your attendance at the ISBRA-APSAAR 2024 Congress with a welcome break. Australia is a beautiful and attractive country offering a huge range of vacation experiences. These include 20 World Heritage-listed sites. Attractions include the unique indigenous culture, historical sites, superb sandy beaches, surfing and other water sport activities, hiking, and iconic modern architecture. It is a safe and well-connected country. Melbourne has direct flights from over 60 airports worldwide and multiple daily flights to other destinations throughout Australia.

We look forward to working with you as participants, speakers, symposium organisers, fellow researchers, and clinicians to make the 2024 World Congress on Alcohol a resounding success and one that you will remember and benefit from for many years in the future
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact Email: isbra2024@arinexgroup.com
For more information: https://www.isbra2024.com/
To register: https://www.isbra2024.com/registration/

Social support in-depth training in the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addiction

9/23/2024 - 9/27/2024
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
From September 23 to 27, 2024, the V-ITTC, in collaboration with the Hanoi Sub-Department of Social Evils Prevention, organized a training course titled “Social support in-depth training in the treatment and rehabilitation of drug addiction - 2024.” This course was attended by 83 participants, including volunteer social workers, leaders of post-rehabilitation management models, and social workers involved in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and rehabilitation within the community a district in Hanoi, Vietnam. The aim of the training was to equip the staff responsible for managing, caring for, and supporting PWUD with the necessary knowledge and skills for counseling SUD treatment. This activity was to support those participating in treatment, rehabilitation, and addiction prevention programs at rehabilitation centers and within the community, thereby gradually improving the effectiveness of substance use management at the local level and enhancing the quality of SUD treatment and rehabilitation.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

Interdisciplinary Care in Opioid Treatment: The Role of Peers in Opioid Treatment

9/17/2024
3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
This webinar discusses the use of peer support in treating opioid use disorder.

Presenter: Andre L. Johnson, PsyD
Learning objectives:
- Participants will be able to explain the unique role of the peer in providing treatment for opioid use disorder.
- Participants will be able to describe ways that peers collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participants will be able to state four techniques essential to success as a peer supporting someone with an opioid use disorder.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Jessica O’Brien
Contact Email: jobrien@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/interdisciplinary-care-in-opioid-treatment-the-role-of-peers
To register: https://my.naadac.org/account/login.aspx?RedirectUrl=https://www.pathlms.com/auth/impexium/callback?slug=naadac&reload=timezone

15th EUSPR Conference and Members’ Meeting

9/11/2024 - 9/13/2024
On behalf of the Scientific and Local Organising Committees, we are delighted to announce that the 15th EUSPR Conference and Members’ Meeting will be held in Cremona, Italy from 11th to 13th September 2024. Workshops and project meetings are scheduled for the pre-conference day, 10th September.

We are also thrilled to announce the new two-and-a-half-day conference format that allows for poster and early career dedicated sessions, several keynotes and parallel sessions, and overall plenty of opportunities to engage and network with fellow EUSPR members.

Our theme this year is ‘Prevention in and with Communities’ and our keynotes and special sessions will focus on discussing the challenges and opportunities for prevention science when working in and with community settings and systems.

The goal of the conference is to connect research with practical needs of communities, discuss pros and cons of different approaches to prevention in and with community settings, as well as opportunities and challenges of developing, implementing and evaluating evidence-based community-level prevention programmes and systems. We also want to discuss how to support prevention workforce communities, create stronger links between research, education, and practice as well as raise the quality of education and training of prevention scientists and practitioners in Europe.

The conference will be mainly in person, but we will provide an option for delegates to participate online.
Location: Cremona, Italy
Contact Email: https://euspr.org/contact-us/
For more information: https://euspr.org/save-the-date-15th-euspr-conference-and-members-meeting-11th-13th-september-2024-cremona-italy/
To register: https://euspr.org/save-the-date-15th-euspr-conference-and-members-meeting-11th-13th-september-2024-cremona-italy/

Annual ISAM Conference

9/5/2024 - 9/8/2024
The Annual ISAM Conference is scheduled for September 5-8, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkiye. This global event is dedicated to providing world-class addiction medicine education and provides an exceptional opportunity to highlight new research, innovative practices, sociopolitical ideas and new approaches to treatment.

For Congress Information, Abstract submission and Registration please go to: www.isam2024istanbul.org
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Contact Email: isam2024istanbul@dmrturizm.com.tr
For more information: https://isam2024istanbul.org/
To register: https://isam2024istanbul.org/index.php/registration/

How to Engage Discussions with Youth to Implement Prevention Awareness Programs with Schools

9/5/2024
3:00PM ET/ 2PM CT/ 1PM MT/ 12PM PT
This webinar discusses how individuals involved in prevention efforts can better involve youth in the discussions taking place in their community.

Learning Objectives:
-Understand and apply Hart’s Ladder of Youth Engagement to ensure meaningful youth participation in discussions and decision-making processes with schools.
-Identify one step you can take to engage youth more effectively in your programming.
-Facilitate strong partnerships between youth leaders and educational stakeholders to co-create and implement sustainable prevention and awareness programs.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.cadca.org/contact-us/
For more information: https://www.cadca.org/events/how-to-engage-discussions-with-youth-leaders-to-implement-innovative-prevention-awareness-programs-with-schools-in-their-community/
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAsf--orTMjGNZ8YJWMyDDRCZ3m1Ag8YIbE#/registration

August 2024

ITTC: Online (Live) SBIRT Training Session 5

8/29/2024 - 8/29/2024
12:00 SAST
This free training on Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for harmful substance use takes place weekly on Thursdays from 12 noon till 1pm SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 August 2024.

We address use of validated screening tools (AUDIT, DUDIT and ASSIST) and brief intervention strategies as an approach to identifying and modifying harmful patterns of substance use.

Please complete the registration form accurately to ensure your details are captured accurately and that we are best able to meet your needs during training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training sessions. You may contact us by emailing ittc@uct.ac.za

Location: Online
Contact Name: NurainTisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lf-GgpzsiH93jMJmlc_56EHemQ8Aocc2e

Peer Recovery Support Series: Infinite Pathways — Embracing Diverse Identities to Support Recovery

8/29/2024
12:00-1:30pm ET (11CT/10MT/9PT)
Though great work has been done to make more recovery pathways accessible, established pathways do not always embrace the full range of cultures, identities, and life experiences that people bring with them on their journey. The Infinite Pathways of Recovery concept does not start with a menu, but rather with an individual’s unique needs and strengths that they bring with them from their various experiences, identities, and cultures. We can help them build a tapestry of supports specific to them, creating a flexible, strong pathway that is as unique as they are and can grow and change with them as they progress throughout their recovery. This webinar will address how we can help individuals discover how their personal culture and strengths provide a foundation to build from to amplify their wellness, foster self-efficacy, and sustain their recovery wellness long-term.
Location: Online
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/embracing-diverse-identities-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/embracing-diverse-identities-webinar

Digging into the BioPsychoSocial: Addressing the Holistic, Multifaceted Needs of Individuals in Trea

8/28/2024
1-2:30pm Eastern Time
Join us for a webinar on August 28th at 1 p.m. ET to learn about the biological, psychological, and social needs of individuals in treatment and recovery from a substance use disorder with Dr. James H. Berry, Professor and Chair of the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry and the Director of Addictions at the West Virginia University School of Medicine.

The biopsychosocial model addresses the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to many chronic illnesses, including addiction. Biopsychosocial recognizes there are multiple pathways to addiction, such as genetic predisposition, psychiatric and psychological factors like trauma or unhealthy coping skills, and social factors like having substance-using peers. Join us to hear from Dr. Berry about these three critical domains in recovery and the need to build individualized, tailored treatment plans.
Location: Online
Contact Email: info@addictionpolicy.org ?
To register: https://www.addictionpolicy.org/post/webinar-digging-into-the-biopsychosocial-addressing-the-holistic-multifaceted-needs-of-individual?postId=6b4d91fc-cc7d-4736-8714-e414869ddcdc

MI and case management training for community volunteer social workers in drug addiction recovery

8/26/2024 - 8/28/2024
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
From August 26 to 28, 2024, the Vietnam International Technology Transfer Center (V-ITTC) at Hanoi Medical University, in collaboration with the Sub-Department of Social Evils Prevention of Hanoi, conducted a training program on “Motivational Interviewing” and “Case Management” for 24 volunteer social workers from wards and communes across the city. This training is part of the preparatory phase for launching a pilot model focused on providing counseling, support, care, and addiction recovery services to people who use drugs (PWUD) in three selected locations in Hanoi. Over the course of three days, the participants practiced essential motivational interviewing techniques and discussed the advantages and challenges of applying these methods within their communities. Led by V-ITTC experts, the training covered core counseling skills, techniques for identifying behavior change stages, and strategies for handling complex situations with PWUD. The participants also had opportunities to engage in group discussions and real-life case sharing. The program’s success lies in its hands-on approach, offering the trainees practical experience that will be critical as they implement the pilot model in their respective communities.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

ITTC: Online (Live) Motivational Interviewing Training Session 4

8/22/2024 - 8/22/2024
10:00 SAST
This free live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 10am till 11am SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15 and 22 August 2024.
Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling harmful substance use and general motivation-related change, including that treatment non-adherence. It is an approach that does not seek to replace other therapeutic approaches, but that seeks instead to support and strengthen them. We strongly recommend that you complete this Online Tour of Motivational Interviewing before attending this training: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/index.php?categoryid=67

Location: Online
Contact Name: Amy Adams
Contact Email: amy.adams.uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcode-prT8sHdIBjJocPHdvA8O5L9sD7Co7

ITTC: South Africa Online (Live) SBIRT Training Session 4

8/22/2024 - 8/22/2024
12:00 SAST
This free training on Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for harmful substance use takes place weekly on Thursdays from 12 noon till 1pm SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 August 2024.

We address use of validated screening tools (AUDIT, DUDIT and ASSIST) and brief intervention strategies as an approach to identifying and modifying harmful patterns of substance use.

Please complete the registration form accurately to ensure your details are captured accurately and that we are best able to meet your needs during training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training sessions. You may contact us by emailing ittc@uct.ac.za
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lf-GgpzsiH93jMJmlc_56EHemQ8Aocc2e

Planning for Adaptations Using Map2Adapt – a Practical Approach and an Interactive Tool

8/20/2024
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Eastern
This workshop is designed to guide attendees in the process of making adaptations: considering who to involve in the adaptation planning process, exploring why adaptations are being made, assessing fit, and determining which components are being adapted and how. It describes and models a practical approach for teams implementing prevention initiatives to go through this process while keeping equity at the forefront, and provides access to a preview version of Map2Adapt, an online interactive tool designed by The Center for Implementation.

Location: Online
Contact Email: info@preventionresearch.org
For more information: https://preventionresearch.org/2024-annual-meeting/0-post-conference-virtual-workshops-summer-2024/
To register: https://secure.preventionresearch.org/2024postconference

Insights to Global Addiction Education

8/19/2024
7:00am Eastern
A survey of curricular offerings of addiction studies degree programs was conducted in line with ICUDDR’s goal. The initial findings and recommendations will be presented as part of an ongoing study.

Presented by: Dr. Amalie Lososova
Location: Online
Contact Name: Verna Felipe
Contact Email: felipev@icuddr.org
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcuuspzMoG9cWqaa5b_vopwPLlViXzJqw#/registration

ITTC: Online (Live) Motivational Interviewing Training Session 3

8/15/2024 - 8/15/2024
10:00 SAST
This free live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 10am till 11am SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15 and 22 August 2024.
Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling harmful substance use and general motivation-related change, including that treatment non-adherence. It is an approach that does not seek to replace other therapeutic approaches, but that seeks instead to support and strengthen them. We strongly recommend that you complete this Online Tour of Motivational Interviewing before attending this training: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/index.php?categoryid=67
Location: Online
Contact Name: Amy Adams
Contact Email: amy.adams.uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcode-prT8sHdIBjJocPHdvA8O5L9sD7Co7

ITTC: Online (Live) SBIRT Training Session 3

8/15/2024 - 8/15/2024
12:00 SAST
This free training on Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for harmful substance use takes place weekly on Thursdays from 12 noon till 1pm SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 August 2024.
We address use of validated screening tools (AUDIT, DUDIT and ASSIST) and brief intervention strategies as an approach to identifying and modifying harmful patterns of substance use.

Please complete the registration form accurately to ensure your details are captured accurately and that we are best able to meet your needs during training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training sessions. You may contact us by emailing ittc@uct.ac.za

Location: Virtual
Contact Name: NurainTisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lf-GgpzsiH93jMJmlc_56EHemQ8Aocc2e

MAUD Basics for Social Workers and Counselors

8/12/2024
12:00 PM 1:00 PM EST
In this session, we'll cover the following Learning Objectives:
1. What is MAUD and what we should know
2. Understanding medications used to treat Alcohol Use Disorder and the history that brought us here
3. Basic principles of Harm Reduction
4. Lived experience(s) as a harm reduction strategy
5. Implementing peer support services
6. Clinical supervision of peer supporters
Location: Online
Contact Email: PCSSMAUD@asam.org
For more information: https://www.pcss-maud.org/events/pcss-maud-maud-basics-for-social-workers-and-counselors
To register: https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pfuusrz4jE9ZvAV5MDJMSo3KGhZnsqSy5#/registration

Methods for Addressing and Testing Model Assumptions and Guidelines for Reporting Results

8/9/2024
11:00 am-5:00 pm Eastern
The goal of the workshop is to describe statistical, methodological, and conceptual aspects of mediation analysis from a modern causal inference perspective. The one-day workshop consists of four parts. Part I covers definitions, history, and applications for the mediation model. The purpose of this section is to provide an overview of the research questions the mediation model can answer. Examples from mediation analysis in prevention and treatment research are described. In Part II, the conceptual model described in Part I is quantified in the estimation of mediation in single and multiple mediator models using modern causal inference methods. Estimation of mediation effects including assumptions, statistical tests, confidence intervals, and effect size are covered. The methods described in this section serve as the foundation for more advanced methods in Part III, which consists of mediation in more complicated models and methods to assess the sensitivity of results to model assumptions such as temporal bias, confounder bias, and selection bias. In Part IV, general practical and theoretical issues in the investigation of mediation are discussed, especially approaches to address violations of mediation model assumptions.

Location: Online
Contact Email: info@preventionresearch.org
For more information: https://preventionresearch.org/2024-annual-meeting/0-post-conference-virtual-workshops-summer-2024/
To register: https://secure.preventionresearch.org/2024postconference

ITTC: MI Online (Live) Motivational Interviewing Training Session 2

8/8/2024 - 8/8/2024
10:00 SAST
This free live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 10am till 11am SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15 and 22 August 2024.
Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling harmful substance use and general motivation-related change, including that treatment non-adherence. It is an approach that does not seek to replace other therapeutic approaches, but that seeks instead to support and strengthen them. We strongly recommend that you complete this Online Tour of Motivational Interviewing before attending this training: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/index.php?categoryid=67
Location: Online
Contact Name: Amy Adams
Contact Email: amy.adams.uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcode-prT8sHdIBjJocPHdvA8O5L9sD7Co7

ITTC: Online (Live) SBIRT Training Session 2

8/8/2024 - 8/8/2024
12:00 SAST
This free training on Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for harmful substance use takes place weekly on Thursdays from 12 noon till 1pm SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 August 2024.
We address use of validated screening tools (AUDIT, DUDIT and ASSIST) and brief intervention strategies as an approach to identifying and modifying harmful patterns of substance use.

Please complete the registration form accurately to ensure your details are captured accurately and that we are best able to meet your needs during training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training sessions. You may contact us by emailing ittc@uct.ac.za
Location: Online
Contact Name: NurainTisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lf-GgpzsiH93jMJmlc_56EHemQ8Aocc2e

The Ethics of Coalition Evalution

8/7/2024
1pm EST
Collecting and effectively using local data is the foundation for coalition success. There are some important steps to ensure this is done correctly and safely. This webinar will cover the ethical considerations that both protect and ensure the safety of those from whom data and information is gathered. Examples of proper data collection, informed consent, and other best practices will be covered.
Location: Online
Contact Email: https://www.cadca.org/contact-us/
To register: https://www.cadca.org/events/webinar-wednesday-the-ethics-of-coalition-evalution/

Fundamentals of Statistics in R

8/6/2024
9:00 pm
R is a free open source statistical programming that can be used for data cleaning, analysis & visualization.

This is a 20 hour workshop:
August 6-8 & 13-15 @ 9:00 pm - 12:00 am EST
&
August 20 @ 9:00 - 11:00 pm EST

Facilitated by: Dr. Janaka Kosgolla, University of Illinois.
Location: Online
Contact Name: Verna Felipe
Contact Email: felipev@icuddr.org
To register: http://Coming soon

Prevention of Alcohol Use Within Adolescents

8/5/2024
12:00 PM 1:00 PM EST
This case-based discussion presented by Carolyn Swensen will explore key components of preventing the initiation and escalation of alcohol use in adolescents and include identifying risk and protective factors, screening, brief motivational interventions, monitoring and support for escalating alcohol use, and the integration of harm reduction and cultural humility when working with adolescents and families.
Location: Online
Contact Email: PCSSMAUD@asam.org
For more information: https://www.pcss-maud.org/events/pcss-maud-prevention-of-alcohol-use-within-adolescents
To register: https://umsystem.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUucuCgqTIiGtRR4S5tBoxs-wGoTapqO7Gr#/registration

ITTC: MI Online (Live) Motivational Interviewing Training Session 1

8/1/2024 - 8/1/2024
10:00 SAST
This free live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 10am till 11am SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15 and 22 August 2024.
Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling harmful substance use and general motivation-related change, including that treatment non-adherence. It is an approach that does not seek to replace other therapeutic approaches, but that seeks instead to support and strengthen them. We strongly recommend that you complete this Online Tour of Motivational Interviewing before attending this training: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/index.php?categoryid=67
Location: Online
Contact Name: Amy Adams
Contact Email: amy.adams.uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcode-prT8sHdIBjJocPHdvA8O5L9sD7Co7

ITTC: Online (Live) SBIRT Training Session 1

8/1/2024 - 8/1/2024
12:00 SAST
This free training on Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for harmful substance use takes place weekly on Thursdays from 12 noon till 1pm SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 August 2024.
We address use of validated screening tools (AUDIT, DUDIT and ASSIST) and brief intervention strategies as an approach to identifying and modifying harmful patterns of substance use.

Please complete the registration form accurately to ensure your details are captured accurately and that we are best able to meet your needs during training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the training sessions. You may contact us by emailing ittc@uct.ac.za
Location: Online
Contact Name: NurainTisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lf-GgpzsiH93jMJmlc_56EHemQ8Aocc2e

July 2024

Mental Health and Substance Use Among University Students in Ukraine During the War

7/23/2024
1:00 PM Kyiv | 11:00 AM London
During the webinar, the impact of the war in Ukraine on the mental health of students will be discussed. We will present the results of research on the mental health of student youth. Particular attention will be paid to the problem of substance use among students during the war and ways to overcome the problems. Presentation will include the results of the implementation of the online course "Introduction to evidence-based prevention" (INEP).
Location: Online
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-ukra
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-ukraine/events/calendar/2024-07/mental-health-and-substance-use-among-university-students-ukraine-during
To register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6611550775212492121

Research Society on Marijuana - 8th Annual Scientific Meeting

7/19/2024 - 7/21/2024

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Contact Email: rsmjmembership@gmail.com
For more information: https://www.researchmj.org/meeting
To register: https://www.researchmj.org/event-details/2024-8th-annual-research-society-on-marijuana-meeting-toronto-on

Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling

7/18/2024
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Eastern
Participants will understand the theory behind the structural equation modeling statistical framework, including concepts of model identification, estimation, and model fit. Participants will learn how to use Stata to fit a variety of structural equation models, including path analysis, mediation, and models with measurement components. Participants will learn how to evaluate health equity through measurement invariance and multiple-group analysis.

Location: Online
Contact Email: info@preventionresearch.org
For more information: https://preventionresearch.org/2024-annual-meeting/0-post-conference-virtual-workshops-summer-2024/
To register: https://secure.preventionresearch.org/2024postconference

K2/Spice: Learning About Synthetic Cannabinoids

7/15/2024
9am Eastern
This webinar will cover how the increasing availability of synthetic cannabinoids warrants further understanding of the compound and its side effects. It will also cover the tools to use for screening and how to utilize this information in delivering behavioral health services.

Presented by: Dr. Andrew Kurtz
Location: Online
Contact Name: Verna Felipe
Contact Email: felipev@icuddr.org
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcumsqj4sE9WZa_GcL3AGF7WVmYGxj-YD#/registration

CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute

7/14/2024 - 7/18/2024

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Contact Email: https://www.cadca.org/contact-us/
For more information: https://s2.goeshow.com/cadca/midyear/2024/index.cfm
To register: https://s2.goeshow.com/cadca/midyear/2024/registration.cfm

Peer Recovery Support Series: The Science of Storytelling and the Process of Recovery

7/11/2024
12:00-1:30pm ET (11CT/10MT/9PT)
There is a lot of talk about the power of storytelling in the healing process, but do we know how storytelling actually works and how best to support those who are in a process of change using this powerful tool? In this webinar, we will identify four major tenets of the science of storytelling, as well as the impact of systems and stigma on the development of disvalued narratives in those who have experienced problematic substance use. Once we understand how these narratives are created, we will move on to explore the role of storytelling in recovery. We will explore the role of storytelling through the reauthoring process of creating newer, more optimistic stories and identifying the key principles that support the process of change, growth, and healing through the use of this powerful tool.


Location: Online
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/storytelling-and-process-of-recovery-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/storytelling-and-process-of-recovery-webinar

Trialing a Mobile App and Website to Enhance Peer Recovery Support Services

7/10/2024
4pm - 5pm ET
Tammy Toscos, MS, PhD is a Director and Senior Research Scientist at Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation. One of her current projects, funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), is a randomized controlled trial of the Peer PLUS (People Leveraging Urgent Support) mobile app and companion web-based platform that supports communication between those with a substance use challenge and a peer to determine if the use of these digital tools contribute to long-term recovery for the individual. In this webinar, Tammy will be presenting on her project, sharing about the value of research, how to get involved in research, and the importance lived and living experience in research.

Location: Online
Contact Email: info@peerrecoverynow.org
For more information: https://digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/peer-plus-client-centered-digital-intervention-addressing-needs-individuals
To register: https://t.e2ma.net/click/10uzof/t2ix50oc/hpk0al

SACENDU: Family Support in SUD Recovery

7/1/2024 - 9/30/2024
N/A
140 Attendees
Location: Online
Contact Name: NurainTisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

UCT Mental Health, Mindfulness and Self-Care

7/1/2024 - 9/30/2024
N/A
110 Participants completed course in Q3
Location: Online
Contact Name: NurainTisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

June 2024

Addressing Racial Bias in AI for Equitable Substance Use Recovery

6/26/2024
3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
The highest number of overdose deaths ever recorded in the United States in a year's time was reported between March 2021 and March 2022. Access to substance use treatment is limited, particularly in rural and predominantly black communities. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been proposed as a potential solution. It can analyze vast amounts of data, create personalized treatment plans, and detect early signs of relapse. However, there are concerns about the use of AI in healthcare due to biases in AI healthcare data, which could perpetuate existing inequality in substance use treatment. This webinar explores the integration of AI in substance treatment and recovery and its impact on racial disparities.

Presenters: Kaii Marie Robertson, BA and Certified Restorative Therapeutic Yoga Instructor; Shevel Mavins, MS
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/addressing-racial-bias-in-AI-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/addressing-racial-bias-in-AI-webinar

Food, Sex and Pornography: Addressing Process Addictions in Treatment and Recovery

6/26/2024
1:00PM-2:30PM ET
Dr. Nicole Avena, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, and Dr. Marc Potenza, Professor of Psychiatry, Child Study and Neuroscience at the Yale University School of Medicine. Presenters will cover the prevalence of process, or behavioral addictions, and discuss food, sex, and pornography process addictions and how these intersect with substance use disorders during treatment and recovery.
Location: Online
Contact Email: info@addictionpolicy.org
For more information: https://www.addictionpolicy.org/post/food-sex-and-pornography-addressing-process-addictions-in-treatment-and-recovery
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xl7OMowaQPqXu8sOzpj4fA

V-ITTC presenting at the ICUDDR Conference 2024 in Thessaloniki, Greece

6/26/2024 - 6/28/2024
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
From June 26 to 28, 2024, V-ITTC representatives presented at the ICUDDR Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece, on topics related to substance use: (1) enhancing community reintegration for people with a history of substance use; (2) the successes and challenges of implementing methadone maintenance treatment in Vietnam; and (3) a collaborative approach to addressing substance use among PrEP clients at a sexual health promotion clinic in Hanoi. While attending the conference, V-ITTC delegates also engaged in networking meetings with ITTC Network members, discussing operational insights and future development strategies. The conference provided valuable opportunities for V-ITTC representatives to exchange practical experiences and enhance international cooperation in drug demand reduction.
Location: Greece
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

ITTC: SBIRT Training of Trainers for KZN Department of Health

6/25/2024 - 6/26/2024
09H00-16H00 SAST
SBIRT Master Training for trainers from the KZN Department of Health in order cascade training for SBIRT amongst populations with a high HIV burden
Location: Durban, South Africa
Contact Name: Shaheema Allie
Contact Email: shaheema.allie@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://n/a
To register: http://Closed event

"The Art of Healing"

6/24/2024 - 6/28/2024
La Conferencia El Arte de Curar tiene como objetivo crear una plataforma para el diálogo y la colaboración entre terapeutas, profesionales de la salud y personas con experiencia en el tema . El evento contará con un amplio programa de conferencias magistrales, talleres interactivos, capacitaciones, mesas redondas y sesiones de pósteres, todo diseñado para destacar el potencial terapéutico más reciente y los desarrollos de la fuerza laboral que se llevan a cabo en una comunidad global de profesionales del consumo de sustancias.
Este evento está siendo organizado por el Consorcio Internacional de Universidades para la Reducción de la Demanda de Drogas (ICUDDR), la Oficina de Asuntos Internacionales de Narcóticos y Aplicación de la Ley (INL), la Sociedad Internacional de Profesionales en Uso de Sustancias (ISSUP), los Centros para la Prevención de Adicciones y la Promoción de la Salud Psicosocial (SEIRIOS) e ISSUP Grecia.
Location: Grecia
Contact Email: liz.valentin@upch.pe

ICUDDR Conference 2024

6/24/2024 - 6/28/2024
ICUDDR, ISSUP and ISSUP Greece invite you to attend The Art of Healing international event taking place from 24th – 28th of June 2024 in Thessaloniki, Greece.

The event will take place in the historic center of Thessaloniki, on the premises of the ‘International Exhibition & Congress Centre of TIF-HELEXPO’ and surrounding conference rooms in museums and social institutions.
Location: Thessaloniki, Greece
Contact Name: Carly Searcy
Contact Email: info@icuddr.org
For more information: https://icuddr.org/conferences/2024-conference.aspx

Research Society on Alcohol - 47th Annual Scientific Meeting

6/22/2024 - 3/26/2024

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Contact Name: Rebecca Thomas
Contact Email: Beckyrsoa@gmail.com
For more information: https://researchsocietyonalcohol.org/2024meeting
To register: https://researchsocietyonalcohol.org/2024MeetingInformation

Start with Hope... But don’t stop there: Conversations on Black Recovery

6/18/2024
2:30pm-4:00pm CDT/ 3:30pm-5:00pm EST
This two-part interactive moderated panel discussion series will take a broad look at what recovery and recovery supports look like for Black people in the context of trauma and racism in the US, how the drug war and historical mistreatment of Black communities’ shape perceptions of recovery and envision an optimal future state of equity and diverse leadership in recovery.


Location: Online
Contact Email: info@peerrecoverynow.org
For more information: https://peerrecoverynow.org/event/discussion-webinar-start-with-hope-but-dont-stop-there-conversations-on-black-recovery/
To register: https://thenationalcouncil-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIoc--qrz0jE9fu_zMzGrDqS26UMlNsHPN_#/registration

CPDD 86th Annual Scientific Meeting

6/15/2024
Join the College on Problems of Drug Dependence for their annual conference, June 15th-19th, 2024.
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Contact Email: info@cpdd.org
For more information: https://cpdd.org/meetings/current-meeting/
To register: https://cpdd.org/meetings/current-meeting/registration/

2024 NIDA International Forum

6/14/2024 - 6/15/2024
Join the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) International Program for the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–15, 2024, at the Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in Montreal, Canada. The nearest international airport is Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

The Forum research symposium, poster session, and network-building activities focus on the range and quality of drug use and addiction research conducted around the world. Participants meet talented colleagues and learn about drug use and addiction research and policy issues in other countries, as well as the NIDA-supported fellowships and other programs that can support international collaborations. There is no fee to attend the NIDA International Forum.


Location: Montreal, Canada
Contact Email: https://nida.nih.gov/international/contact
For more information: https://nida.nih.gov/international/international-forum/2024-nida-international-forum
To register: https://www.cvent.com/c/express/1381570c-6461-4e96-99ad-7454d9f19110

Basic training for leaders of community drug addiction care, support, and treatment consulting point

6/14/2024 - 6/14/2024
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
On June 14, 2024, V-ITTC collaborated with the Hanoi Sub-department of Social Vices Prevention and Combat and Thanh Tri District People’s Committee to organize a training workshop for leaders of community drug addiction care, support, and treatment consulting points. The workshop attracted 85 participants, including leaders and members from consulting points within Thanh Tri District. Led by substance use experts from V-ITTC, the Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, and the Hanoi Sub-department of Social Vices Prevention and Combat, the curriculum focused on equipping community leaders with essential basic skills related to the operation and management of consulting points, as well as counseling, support, care, and treatment for people who use drugs. The training included lectures, group practice sessions, Q&A discussions, and sharing real-life experiences. A V-ITTC member shared his knowledge and instructed participants on effective communication, observation, questioning, listening, and client engagement skills. The successful workshop saw active participation from trainees in the fields of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, Public Security, and Healthcare.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training (Pietermaritzburg 2)

6/13/2024 - 6/13/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.

23 Attendees (17 Females and 6 Males)
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training (Pietermaritzburg)

6/12/2024 - 6/12/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.

19 Attendees ( 17 Females and 2 Males)
Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

To Inclusivity and Beyond!

6/12/2024
3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
Specialized care for trans and other LGBQiA2S+ individuals in substance use treatment, both inpatient and outpatient facilities, is severely lacking. There has been a recent push for inclusivity of LGBTQiA2S+ persons, which has resulted in more welcoming facilities and more inclusive gender- and orientation-language on intake forms. However, true specialization in providing services to LGBTQiA2S+ persons continues to lag behind. In this interactive presentation, gender and sexuality experts in the field will offer insights and practice based on evidence-based research and lived experience. Together, we will explore techniques and ways to move beyond “welcoming” and into “inclusive” specialized care for LGBTQiA2S+ persons, including, but not limited to, gender-based inpatient room assignments, queer specific support groups, inclusive forms, competency for clinicians and staff, and more.

Speakers: Shannon Kratky (she/they), MS, LPC, LCDC, NCC; Gus Raymond, LMHC, NCC, CADC; Jake Mehl (he/him), BA, JD, SUDP; Hannah Molloy (she/her), BA; Kimberly Lewis (she/her), MS
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/to-inclusivity-and-beyond-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/to-inclusivity-and-beyond-webinar

ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Share: Therapeutic Community as a model in the mangement of SUDs

6/11/2024
3:00PM West Africa Time/ 10:00AM Eastern Time
This webinar will discuss the benefits and structure of Therapeutic Communities (TCs) in drug addiction treatment, focusing on adapting the TC model to different cultural contexts, including Nigeria. Key aspects include utilizing the social environment therapeutically, encouraging active patient participation, developing problem-solving skills, and fostering personal responsibility.

Participants will learn about the TC treatment process, including the stages of treatment, therapeutic techniques, and the role of community support. Examples from successful TCs such as San Patrignano in Italy will be highlighted, showcasing their impact on addiction recovery. The session will also feature a Q&A segment to address participants’ questions and concerns.

Speaker: Mr. Augustine O. Nduka
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-nige
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-nigeria/events/calendar/2024-06/bi-monthly-webinar-issup-nigeria-knowledge-update-series-22nd-session
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4621281895997276250

BestPractices4Data: Sharing Innovations and Best Practices for Grantees, from Grantees

6/6/2024
2:00PM-3:00PM ET (1:00CT/12:00MT/11:00PT)/
Webinar by SAMHSA and the Center for Financing Reform and Innovation (CFRI)

This webinar brings together innovative and best practices that seasoned SAMHSA grantees use to address the most common and complex challenges associated with grantee-required data collection. The webinar introduces a series of six (6) issue briefs to help improve grantee efficiencies and provide opportunities for grantees to learn from each other. This webinar also features a panel of grantees currently using innovative data practices in their organization. Join us to learn how to make your data work for you!

BestPractices4Data Series Issue Brief Topics:
- Incorporate Technology for Data Collection and Reporting
- Use Data to Monitor Progress and Tell Your Agency Story
- Establish Data Protocols to Optimize Data Collection
- Hire Effectively for Data Roles
- Manage Data Collection for Multiple SAMHSA Grants
- Understand Unique Data Concerns When Working with Tribes
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/contact-us
For more information: https://www.samhsa.gov/cfri?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=a557a6da7f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_05_03_02_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-a557a6da7f-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
To register: https://westat.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_RGDNSq8fSKib2gl0Q2p8yQ#/registration

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training (Durban 2)

6/6/2024 - 6/6/2024
09H00-16H00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.

22 Attendees ( 19 Females and 3 Males)
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training (Durban)

6/5/2024 - 6/5/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.

18 Attendees ( 17 Females and 1 Male)
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

ALBATROS International Addiction Medicine Congress

6/4/2024 - 6/6/2024

Location: Paris, France
Contact Email: info@katanasante.com
For more information: https://congresalbatros.org/
To register: https://congresalbatros.org/inscription/

Navigating Ketamine

6/3/2024
9:00AM ET
Learn more about ketamine, an anesthetic that is being widely researched. The webinar is designed to achieve an understanding of its class, route of administration, effects, tools for screening, and how this information is useful in delivering behavioral health services.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: info@icuddr.org
For more information: http://icuddr.org
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtdeCoqj0qG9QQGo4JX2ASYbGqP0vDUDEs#/registration

May 2024

Society for Prevention Research 32nd Annual Meeting

5/28/2024 - 5/31/2024
Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference–the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 32nd Annual Meeting held in person May 28 – 31, 2024. This year’s theme is “Advancing Partnerships and Collaborative Approaches in Prevention Science.”

The Society for Prevention Research envisions a wellness-oriented society in which evidenced-based programs and policies are continuously applied to improve the health and well-being of its citizens, fostering positive human development and citizens who lead productive lives in caring relationships with others.

The SPR Annual Meeting provides a unique opportunity to advance this vision by providing a centrally integrated forum for the exchange of new concepts, methods, and results from prevention research and related public health fields; and by providing a forum for the communication between scientists, public policy leaders and practitioners concerning the implementation of evidence-based preventive interventions in all areas of public health.
Location: Washington D.C., United States
Contact Email: jenniferlewis@preventionresearch.org
For more information: https://preventionresearch.org/2024-annual-meeting/
To register: https://preventionresearch.org/2024-annual-meeting/

Implementation Science: Understanding the Know-Do Gap in Prevention

5/24/2024
8:00AM ET
ICUDDR invites you to Implementation Science: Understanding the Know-Do Gap in Prevention

Discover the field of implementation science, and learn pragmatic ways to address barriers and enhance the facilitation of evidence-based practices adoption.

Presenter: Dr. Andreas Hein
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: info@icuddr.org
For more information: http://icuddr.org
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuduipqTwpG90xs14Lxmx7SSNR6wIt3-Cp#/registration

Peer Recovery Support Series: Taking the First Steps Together — Best Practices for Supporting Peer-S

5/23/2024
12:00-1:30pm ET (11CT/10MT/9PT)
Our session focuses on supporting families impacted by parental substance use. Attendees will be introduced to our innovative guide, "Taking the First Steps Together: A Guide to Creating Collaborative Peer-Led Services for Parents Affected by Substance Use." We will highlight our learnings from creating a strengths-based, person-centered, and trauma-informed program to serve families impacted by parental substance use across Massachusetts. We include tools and resources to help agencies implement these approaches within their own organizations. Our session will focus on the ways we have adapted our program throughout the continuum of service delivery to better meet the needs of those in recovery, including our own staff, as well as the families we serve. We will walk participants through our guide and family portfolio to highlight important tools and best practices for families affected by parental substance use.
Location: Online
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/best-practices-for-peer-staff-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/best-practices-for-peer-staff-webinar

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training (Empangeni 2)

5/23/2024 - 5/23/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.

19 Attendees (18 Females and 1 Male)
Location: Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

Substance Use Disorders and Oral Health, Part 2

5/23/2024
2:00PM South Africa (8:00AM ET)
First Session: Wednesday, 22nd May at 2:00 PM South Africa Time | 1:00 PM UK Time.

The Oral health and oral-health-related quality of life: The first session of the webinar will include a basic lecture on oral health and effect on quality of life

Second Session: Thursday, 23rd May at 2:00 PM South Africa Time | 1:00 PM UK Time.

The effects of substance use on oral health: In the second session, we will explore the oral health effects experienced by individuals with substance use disorder.

Learning Outcomes

The Oral health and oral-health-related quality of life:

Understanding the basic components of good oral health.
Understanding how oral health affects quality of life.
Maintaining good oral health.
The effects of substance use on oral health:

Understanding the impact that substance abuse has on oral health.
Intended audience:

Practitioners, professionals and support staff with a special interest in Substance use disorder
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-sout
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-south-africa/events/calendar/2024-05/substance-use-disorders-and-oral-health
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3890184727862302807

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training (Empangeni)

5/22/2024 - 5/22/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.

18 Attendees (17 Females and 2 Males)
Location: Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

Substance Use Disorders and Oral Health, Part 1

5/22/2024
2:00PM South Africa (8:00AM ET)
First Session: Wednesday, 22nd May at 2:00 PM South Africa Time | 1:00 PM UK Time.

The Oral health and oral-health-related quality of life: The first session of the webinar will include a basic lecture on oral health and effect on quality of life

Second Session: Thursday, 23rd May at 2:00 PM South Africa Time | 1:00 PM UK Time.

The effects of substance use on oral health: In the second session, we will explore the oral health effects experienced by individuals with substance use disorder.

Learning Outcomes

The Oral health and oral-health-related quality of life:

Understanding the basic components of good oral health.
Understanding how oral health affects quality of life.
Maintaining good oral health.
The effects of substance use on oral health:

Understanding the impact that substance abuse has on oral health.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-sout
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-south-africa/events/calendar/2024-05/substance-use-disorders-and-oral-health
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3890184727862302807

Interventions for Supporting Homeless Individuals with Substance Use Issues in the UK

5/21/2024
2:00PM London (9:00AM ET)
Homelessness is on the rise in the UK, with many individuals in this demographic also using illicit drugs. This webinar focuses on evidence-based interventions aimed at engaging and supporting this population.

Ideas explored in this webinar are centered on how to attract people into services that have disengaged from mainstream support and how policymakers can be brought along on the journey of change.

The webinar will explore the adaptations drug services might make to meet needs and also the potential for enhanced harm reduction strategies, such as onsite injecting facilities. Such facilities are proven to gain community support in urban areas due to the reduction in drug-related litter and increased engagement from ‘people who use drugs who don’t have to be afraid and hide’. We will look at evidence from across the UK and beyond that can inform best practice.


Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-unit
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-united-kingdom/events/calendar/2024-05/interventions-supporting-homeless-individuals-substance-use-issues-uk
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5593456882474859612

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training (Nongoma 2)

5/21/2024 - 5/21/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.

19 Attendees ( 17 Females and 2 Males)
Location: Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

NIH HEAL Initiative Workshop Day 2

5/20/2024
12:00PM - 5:00PM ET
Substance Use Disorder Trajectories and Outcomes Within the Broader Socio-Environmental Context: An NIH HEAL Initiative Workshop

Recent advances have led to the development of multiple effective treatments for substance use disorder. However, long-term outcomes and recovery remain a challenge, in part due to low medication adherence and high dropout rates. It remains unclear to what extent long-term outcomes are influenced by individual-level variables, and how these influences might interact with the socio-environmental background in the context of relapse and recovery. There is growing consensus on the importance of considering the broader social context — including economic, cultural, and structural factors — on substance use disorder (SUD) outcomes. This is a cause for concern in SUD research, given known health disparities in substance use outcomes, particularly among Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities and as a result of socioeconomic inequities.


As a first step to address these questions, HEAL will convene a workshop to address the following key issues concerning recovery from SUD at multiple levels of inquiry:

1) Articulate a common set of operational goals for NIDA divisions to work from in the study of recovery:
-Common definition of recovery (day 1)
-Translating recovery into clinical studies (day 2)
2) Identify gaps in recovery research and mechanistic models of recovery.

The immediate goals of this workshop are to aid in the coordinated development of an enhanced recovery and social environmental research portfolio across NIDA resulting in:
-New models for clinical study
-Additional outcomes in treatment and therapeutics
-Increased efficacy in applied practice

The workshop will include four focused discussions. Approximately 50 experts across domains will come together to provide their perspectives and discuss priorities.
The public is welcome to join this workshop. Public participants will be able to view the discussions and provide comments via the chat function. The public must register for the workshop to receive the Zoom link.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: John Fedota
Contact Email: john.fedota@nih.gov
For more information: https://heal.nih.gov/news/events/sud-trajectories-outcomes-within-broader-socio-environmental-context
To register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6LUEV17iQuizKhjwzHv7Ng#/registration

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training (Nongoma)

5/20/2024 - 5/20/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.

20 Attendees ( 18 Females and 2 Males)
Location: Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ayanda.mkhize@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed Event

Updates in Addiction and Trauma Conference 2024

5/17/2024 - 5/18/2024
May 17th-18th, 2024 - One Birdcage Walk, London

Addiction – Day 1 delves into cutting-edge insights on addiction, featuring renowned experts sharing the latest research and practical approaches.

Trauma – Day 2 focusses on trauma, offering a comprehensive exploration of its impact and strategies for recovery. Embrace this unique opportunity to gain holistic perspectives and foster connections within the addiction and trauma recovery community.
Location: London, England
Contact Email: info@hazellpartners.com
For more information: https://hazellpartners.com/events/addiction-and-trauma-conference-2024/
To register: https://hazellpartners.com/events/addiction-and-trauma-conference-2024/

Alternative à l'Incarcération pour les Usagers de Drogues: Cas de la Côte d'Ivoire

5/16/2024
4:00PM London (11:00AM ET)
L'ISSUP Côte d'Ivoire vous invite cordialement à son webinaire sur l'Alternative à l'incarcération pour les usagers de drogues

Le webinaire se concentrera sur le test des 5 W + H (Why : pourquoi? - Who : Qui est concerné ?- What: Quoi la loi dit quoi ? When :Quand bénéficie-t-on de l'alternative à l'incarcération -? Where : Où cela s'effectue-t-il ?et enfin How : Comment cela se fait ?

Public cible:
-Magistrats
- Officiers de Police Judiciaires
- Intervenants dans la Prise en charge
- Enseignants
- Etudiants

Résultats de l'apprentissage:
- Changement d'attitude et d'altitude

Présentateurs:
Kouma Yao Ronsard Odonkor, Ph.D., Professeur,
TreatNet Trainer, Global master Trainer UTC et Secrétaire Général du Comité Interministériel de lutte Anti- Drogue (CILAD)

Dr Nguessan Badou Roger, Médecin,
Chef de Service Épidémiologie, Prise en charge medico psycho social des USagers des Drogues au CILAD

M. Silue Oumar, Inspecteur
Principal d'éducation spécialisé Chef de service Législation au CILAD

Les webinaires et les événements en ligne organisés et hébergés par l'International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) sont fournis à titre informatif uniquement. Ils ont un caractère pédagogique et ne constituent pas un avis médical, un diagnostic ou un traitement.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-cote
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-c%C3%B4te-d%E2%80%99ivoire/events/calendar/2024-05/alternative-incarceration-drug-users-case-cote-divoire
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3757859603035950939

Connecting the Continuum: How Prevention and Harm Reduction Connect

5/15/2024
3:00-4:00pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
This webinar is for anyone with a personal or professional connection to the harm reduction and prevention communities. The training will focus on effective and evidenced-based prevention approaches and how they correlate to harm reduction principles. Harm reduction is practical in its understanding and acceptance that drug use and other behaviors that carry risk exist in this world. Harm reduction principles also invoke a compassionate and life preserving outlook. The topics discussed in this training will create a shared understanding about how the prevention and harm reduction fields are complementary, and how they both strengthen our collective efforts to prevent substance use, prevent return to use, and prevent overdose.

Speaker: Jane Goble-Clark, MPA, CPS, CPSS
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/how-prevention-and-harm-reduction-connect-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/how-prevention-and-harm-reduction-connect-webinar

NIH HEAL Initiative Workshop Day 1

5/15/2024
12:00PM - 5:00PM ET
Substance Use Disorder Trajectories and Outcomes Within the Broader Socio-Environmental Context: An NIH HEAL Initiative Workshop

Recent advances have led to the development of multiple effective treatments for substance use disorder. However, long-term outcomes and recovery remain a challenge, in part due to low medication adherence and high dropout rates. It remains unclear to what extent long-term outcomes are influenced by individual-level variables, and how these influences might interact with the socio-environmental background in the context of relapse and recovery. There is growing consensus on the importance of considering the broader social context — including economic, cultural, and structural factors — on substance use disorder (SUD) outcomes. This is a cause for concern in SUD research, given known health disparities in substance use outcomes, particularly among Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native communities and as a result of socioeconomic inequities.


As a first step to address these questions, HEAL will convene a workshop to address the following key issues concerning recovery from SUD at multiple levels of inquiry:

1) Articulate a common set of operational goals for NIDA divisions to work from in the study of recovery:
-Common definition of recovery (day 1)
-Translating recovery into clinical studies (day 2)
2) Identify gaps in recovery research and mechanistic models of recovery.

The immediate goals of this workshop are to aid in the coordinated development of an enhanced recovery and social environmental research portfolio across NIDA resulting in:
-New models for clinical study
-Additional outcomes in treatment and therapeutics
-Increased efficacy in applied practice

The workshop will include four focused discussions. Approximately 50 experts across domains will come together to provide their perspectives and discuss priorities.
The public is welcome to join this workshop. Public participants will be able to view the discussions and provide comments via the chat function. The public must register for the workshop to receive the Zoom link.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: John Fedota
Contact Email: john.fedota@nih.gov
For more information: https://heal.nih.gov/news/events/sud-trajectories-outcomes-within-broader-socio-environmental-context
To register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6LUEV17iQuizKhjwzHv7Ng#/registration

Struggles with Marijuana Policy: How Coalitions can Address the Increasing Availability of Marijuana

5/15/2024
3:30PM ET (2:30CT/1:30MT/12:30PT)
Part of CADCA's Webinar Wednesday Series

Is your coalition struggling to identify solid policies and other environmental strategies to combat the rising availability and low perception of harm of cannabis in your community? In this training, participants will learn from two presenters with hands-on experience both in prevention and shaping cannabis strategies and policies. Additionally, hear from other coalitions around the nation on how coalitions have successfully addressed policies and their effect on BIPOC communities.

Learning Objectives:

Articulate the current risk and protective factors associated with cannabis use.
Navigate the CADCA,SAMHSA, and CDC pages to identify evidence informed environmental strategies.
Understand what policies may or may not work in their community.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Cade Zelinski
Contact Email: czelinski@cadca.org
For more information: https://www.cadca.org/events/webinar-wednesday-marijuana-policy/
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zesXWCwFS4iJkkCsRums4g#/registration

National Prevention Week Kickoff Celebration

5/13/2024
2:00-3:15PM ET (1CT/12MT/11PT)
You are invited to attend the live virtual kickoff event for National Prevention Week 2024! Join SAMHSA leadership and partners to celebrate the power of youth and the future of prevention.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.samhsa.gov/about-us/contact-us
For more information: https://www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=cc3bde4650-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_05_06_02_43&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-cc3bde4650-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CiOkQEw9Q2Ggjmmc59KNcQ?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=cc3bde4650-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_05_06_02_43&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-cc3bde4650-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

ADHD Medications and Addiction

5/10/2024
9:00AM ET
Part 3 of ICUDDR's Pharmacology Series
This webinar will cover general information on ADHD medications, including its history, classification, effects, and how knowledge of this information is useful in delivering behavioral health services.
Presenter: Betsy Byler, MA, LPC-SAS, ICS, LPCC
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: info@icuddr.org
For more information: https://www.icuddr.com/
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvfuypqTIqHdDkah-gOKPveOTi4aJJ8YVO#/registration

ISSUP Türkiye Launch & Gaming and Gaming Disorder: Beyond the Obvious

5/9/2024
6:00PM Istanbul (11:00AM ET)
Join us for the official launch of the ISSUP Türkiye National Chapter, combined with an insightful presentation on gaming disorders by Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara. Moderated by Dr. Mehmet Serhat Yildirim, this event will include discussions into addiction psychiatry and gaming and gaming disorders.

Interpretation for Turkish is available

Intended Audience: Organizations in the DDR field in Türkiye, other ISSUP National Chapters, those interested in gaming disorders

Learning Outcomes:
-Launch the newly established National Chapter- ISSUP Türkiye
-Define gaming disorder
-Understand the complex effects of the gaming disorders

Presenters:
Dr Yatan Pal Singh Balhara, Professor of Psychiatry, AIIMS New Delhi.
Dr Rabia Bilici,Professor of Psychiatry, President Elect, Addiction Psychiatry Foundation of Türkiye. Director of ISSUP Turkiye.
Dr Mehmet Serhat Yildirim, Professor of Psychiatry, President Elect, Addiction Psychiatry Foundation of Türkiye. Director of ISSUP Turkiye.
Bill McGlynn, Senior Advisor to INL.

Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-turk
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-t%C3%BCrkiye/events/calendar/2024-05/issup-turkiye-launch-gaming-and-gaming-disorder-beyond-obvious
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2553237962417622108

Veterans, Addiction, and Recovery: Critical Factors to Understand

5/1/2024
3:00-4:00pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
A lack of connection, authenticity, or sense of purpose are all factors that promote addictive behaviors or substance use disorder for many individuals. This is especially true for veterans who are often unprepared for the unique ways these challenges affect members of the military. Attendees will learn why these factors are exacerbated for veterans in transition and how to help these veterans navigate this high-risk period of their life. This presentation will prepare participants to work with veterans by equipping them to meet veterans where they are and provide the support and understanding that veterans need for their journey in recovery. During the presentation, participants will be guided through an exercise to promote greater emotional resilience that they can use in their own life and in their work with veterans and veteran families. This presentation will provide an eye-opening perspective on why so many veterans struggle after they transition from active duty.

Speaker: Garret Biss, CPRC, MRED, USMC (Ret.)
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/veterans-addiction-and-recovery-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/veterans-addiction-and-recovery-webinar

April 2024

Climate Change from a Prevention Perspective

4/24/2024
2:00-3:30PM ET (1:00CT/ 12:00MT/ 11:00PT)

In recognition of Earth Week, the PTTC national implementation science work group is proud to present on April 24th Climate Change from a Prevention Perspective, from 2:00-3:30 pm ET!

"Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" We often ask young people to think about their futures, but the world we're asking them to think about living in is changing quickly. From screen time to social media to emerging substance use trends to being trauma-informed, preventionists have to stay up to date on the health of young people- so have you thought about climate change? Climate change is on the minds of upwards of 80% of young people, making it a standout issue. Increased stressors on communities, families, and individuals can mean increased mental health challenges, as well as other public health concerns, and people and communities will have different abilities to adapt to these changes depending on a host of socioeconomic factors. This training is designed as a conversation to help you begin to be climate-informed about these issues and more, so these subjects are familiar to you when bolstering youth and community resiliency, and helping young people find hopeful answers to the question, "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?"


Location: Virtual
Contact Email: networkoffice@pttcnetwork.org
For more information: https://pttcnetwork.org/event/register-now-climate-change-from-a-prevention-perspective-pttc-national-implementation-science-work-group/
To register: https://umsystem.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_89GDWVnXSGOBYfwLKbhUqQ#/registration

ITTC/ARCH: SBIRT Training of Trainers for SANCA KZN

4/24/2024 - 4/25/2024
09H00 SAST
SBIRT Master Training for trainers belonging to the SANCA as part of the rollout of the ARCH Research project to evaluate impact of cascade training model for SBIRT amongst populations with a high HIV burden
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Shaheema Allie
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://n/a
To register: http://Closed event

The Role of Emotional Intelligence Skills in Addressing Trauma and Reducing the Risk of SUD

4/24/2024
3:00-4:30PM EST
This session explores the skills common to emotional intelligence and trauma informed responses. These skills ask participants to consider trauma-responsive emotional intelligence (TREQ) as a foundation in recovery that addresses social determinants of health. The skills people develop in TREQ are helpful for all trauma-exposed individuals who may be at risk for addiction and for individuals who are deep into their recovery.
Speaker: Elizabeth Power, MEd
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/role-of-emotional-intelligence-skills-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/role-of-emotional-intelligence-skills-webinar

CADCA Coalition Launch Training

4/22/2024 - 4/23/2024
9:30AM - 4:30PM EST
This training is meant as a prep for the NCI Bootcamp and supports those who need essential training on how to form and launch a coalition.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: Training@CADCA.org
For more information: https://www.cadca.org/events/coalition-launch-training-april22/
To register: https://research.zarca.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsXVVSsRSVTsPsPsP&lang=0

PRY4015F – Managing child and adolescents with addictive disorders

4/22/2024 - 4/24/2024
09H00-16H00 SAST
Upskilling healthcare professionals in managing children and adolescents with addictive disorders

2 males, 4 females
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Fergus Ashburner
Contact Email: fergus.ashburner@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://n/a
To register: http://Closed event

8th World Congress of the World Association of Dual Disorders (WADD)

4/17/2024 - 4/20/2024
From April 17th to the 20th 2024 we will organize a joint congress in Mallorca (Spain), that will be the 8th World Congress of the World Association of Dual Disorders (WADD) and the 26th Congress of the Spanish Society of Dual Disorders (SEPD).
Our scientific societies remain committed to the transfer of knowledge originating in the neurosciences to people who suffer from mental disorders, including addictions, inseparable from these disorders.
The world’s most important speakers in the field of mental health led by Nora Volkow, Director of the NIDA-Institute (National Institute on Drug Abuse) from the USA will hold a conference entitled “Dual disorders in the era of Precision Psychiatry”, the framework in which we will address BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL mental care, advancing thus in the care improvement for people with mental disorders, from an integrative, transdiagnostic and dimensional perspective.
Our objective is to offer a vision of mental health and illness aligned with the knowledge of this 3rd decade of the 21st century, which makes possible clinical training in Dual Disorders for all professionals who work in Mental Health.
This integrative and multidisciplinary conference welcomes all professionals working in the area of Mental Health and Dual Disorders to join an innovative scientific program, together with more than 2,000 colleagues from at least 70 countries.
Mallorca is during those spring days of April the perfect scenery for the scientific and personal come together this joint WADD and SEPD congress will make possible.
Location: Mallorca, Spain
Contact Email: info@dual-disorders-congress.com
For more information: https://patologia-dual.com/en/
To register: https://patologia-dual.com/en/registration/

Mastering Psychopharmacology: Enhancing SUD Counseling Through Understanding Psychotropic Medication

4/17/2024
3:00-4:30PM ET
This training is designed to empower substance use counselors with the knowledge and skills required to integrate psychopharmacology and psychotropic medications into their practice effectively. Substance use counselors often work with clients who are prescribed psychotropic medications, so a comprehensive understanding of these medications is essential for holistic care. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of psychopharmacology, common psychotropic medications, their interactions with substances of use, and practical strategies for client support.
Speaker: Tamara Idette Thorn, DMSc, MAC, PA-C, LCSW
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/enhancing-substance-use-counseling-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/enhancing-substance-use-counseling-webinar

Utilizing ISSUP Online Resources

4/17/2024
2:00PM UK Time
This webinar explores the various benefits the ISSUP website offers, including the professional development section, knowledge share, and networks.

This event is in English, and interpretation will be available in Spanish.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/contact
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2024-04/utilising-issup-online-resources

Webinar: “Las buenas intenciones no bastan”. Retos y desafíos de la prevención del consumo de drogas

4/10/2024 - 4/10/2024
17:00 COL
El Centro Internacional de Transferencia de Tecnología de Colombia, ITTC Colombia y la Universidad CES, tienen el gusto de invitarlos al Webinar: “Las buenas intenciones no bastan”. Retos y desafíos de la prevención del consumo de drogas basada en evidencia.
Cuándo: Miércoles 10 de abril de 2024
Hora: 5:00 p.m.
¿Dónde lo veo?: Por el canal oficial de Universidad CES en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/a8YgTwPtlnI?si=zX1aaWRxiycYRefB
Invitados: Invitado Internacional: Gabriel Rossi, Médico Psiquiatra de Niños y Adolescentes. Invitada Nacional: Luz Adriana Rivera González, coordinadora Equipo de Reducción de Consumo de Sustancias Psicoactivas- Gobernación de Risaralda. Con la participación de Cristóbal Ovidio Muñoz, director de ITTC Colombia.

Contact Email: comunicacionITTC@ces.edu.co
For more information: https://www.youtube.com/live/a8YgTwPtlnI?si=1lFMGX4_bX8S4dND

PRY4011F – Managing co-occurring mental disorders

4/8/2024 - 4/11/2024
09H00-16H00 SAST
Upskilling healthcare professionals in managing co-occurring disorders

(2 males, 4 females)
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Fergus Ashburner
Contact Email: fergus.ashburner@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://n/a
To register: http://Closed event

ASAM 55th Annual Conference - Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science

4/4/2024 - 4/7/2024
The ASAM Annual Conference is the defining event in addiction medicine bringing together all professionals to connect, learn, and inspire. For 55 years, ASAM has been convening the addiction treatment community to showcase best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in the field.

The ASAM 55th Annual Conference will take place at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. The event begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, April 4, 2024, with an opening welcome reception and concludes at 11:30 am on Sunday, April 7, 2024.


Location: Texas, United States
Contact Email: N/A
For more information: https://annualconference.asam.org/aaStatic.asp?SFP=VFBBRVZFQVZAMTYyNDFAQWJvdXQgQVNBTSA1NXRoIEFubnVhbCBDb25mZXJlbmNl
To register: https://annualconference.asam.org/aaStatic.asp?SFP=R1pLTkxSREpAMTYyMzZAUmVnaXN0cmF0aW9uICYgUmF0ZXM

UCT Mental Health, Mindfulness Online Self-Course

4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024
09H00 SAST
The course offers an overview of key mental health conditions, including depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. It introduces participants to the use of mindfulness and self-care techniques to empower themselves and others in prioritizing mental health. It also focusses on approaches and ways to engage with someone experiencing one of many common mental health conditions and provides a practical framework for becoming a ‘guide on the side’ for those experiencing mental health challenges.
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Nurain Tisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://n/a
To register: http://Closed event

March 2024

PRY4009F: Screening and Assessment of Addictive Disorders

3/25/2024 - 3/28/2024
09H00-16H00 SAST
Evidence-based approaches to screening and assessment for addictive disorders (9 participants)
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Fergus Ashburner
Contact Email: fergus.ashburner@uct.ac.za
To register: http://Closed event

Demonstration of Safe Handling and Disposal Module

3/21/2024
2:00PM-2:30PM CET
The continuous development of high-potency synthetic drugs presents a dynamic challenge for front-line officers. In light of this, the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs has developed this module to showcase practical resources on the secure handling and disposal of hazardous substances commonly associated with the production of synthetic drugs. Additionally, the module provides insights on how to bolster national disposal initiatives.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: unodc-syntheticdrugstrategy@un.org
For more information: https://syntheticdrugs.unodc.org/syntheticdrugs/en/frontpage.html
To register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/070d74b6-5698-4203-b1b7-138223ee8adb@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70

Peer Recovery Support Series: Practical Nutrition for Peer Coaching

3/21/2024
12:00-1:30pm ET (11:00AM CT/10:00AM MT/9:00AM PT)
Speaker: Debra Filla, BA, MBA, CNRC I&II

The Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition believes that the underlying drivers of substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health issues are nutrient and neurotransmitter imbalances. These imbalances can be successfully addressed using nutritional strategies. By “feeding the brain and healing the gut,” the body becomes the critical third leg of the recovery stool. This third leg, in combination with the psychosocial and spiritual legs of the stool, is a critical component for long-term recovery. In this 1.5-hour online seminar, participants will learn key recovery-supporting nutritional strategies that they can apply immediately, whether for self, family, or clients.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Jessica O'Brien
Contact Email: jobrien@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/practical-nutrition-for-peer-coaching-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/practical-nutrition-for-peer-coaching-webinar

Peer Recovery Support Series: Practical Nutrition for Peer Coaching

3/21/2024
12:00-1:30pm ET (11CT/10MT/9PT)
The Academy for Addiction & Mental Health Nutrition believes that the underlying drivers of substance use disorders (SUDs) and mental health issues are nutrient and neurotransmitter imbalances. These imbalances can be successfully addressed using nutritional strategies. By “feeding the brain and healing the gut,” the body becomes the critical third leg of the recovery stool. This third leg, in combination with the psychosocial and spiritual legs of the stool, is a critical component for long-term recovery. In this 1.5-hour online seminar, participants will learn key recovery-supporting nutritional strategies that they can apply immediately, whether for self, family, or clients.
Location: Online
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/practical-nutrition-for-peer-coaching-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/practical-nutrition-for-peer-coaching-webinar

Demo: PPP Module of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs

3/20/2024
9-9:30AM EDT
You are invited to attend a demonstration of the the newest module on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), part of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs Community
Location: Online
Contact Email: UNODC-SyntheticDrugStrategy@un.org
To register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/070d74b6-5698-4203-b1b7-138223ee8adb@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70

DEMONSTRATION OF UN TOOLKIT ON SYNTHETIC DRUGS' PPP MODULE

3/20/2024
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (CET)
This demonstration will showcase the resources in the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs' newest Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) module. The module serves as a comprehensive guide for government agencies, law enforcement, NGOs, community organizations and other stakeholders actively seeking to establish and operate a PPP addressing synthetic drugs.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: unodc-syntheticdrugstrategy@un.org
For more information: https://syntheticdrugs.unodc.org/syntheticdrugs/en/cnd67.html
To register: https://syntheticdrugs.unodc.org/syntheticdrugs/en/cnd67.html

Let’s Talk Resilience as a Three-Pronged Approach!

3/20/2024
3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
Speaker: Mary Darden-Robinson, PsyD, LPC, LSATP, MAC

The COVID-19 pandemic challenged the behavioral health workforce to learn how to pivot and utilize flexibility when navigating the training and coaching of its workforce. The concept of pivoting intertwines with another relevant clinical skill: resilience. Resilience is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA) as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands (APA, 2012).” As a provider, practicing and teaching this skill to individuals in treatment can be beneficial in supporting recovery while also positively impacting the goal of preserving the lives of those touched by opioid use disorder. This presentation will shed light on the message of hope and healing associated with resilience.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Jessica O'Brien
Contact Email: jobrien@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/lets-talk-resilience-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/lets-talk-resilience-webinar

CME: Substance Addiction Diagnosis

3/19/2024 - 3/21/2024
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
From March 19 to 21, 2024, we hosted a Continuous Medical Education (CME) program focusing on addiction diagnosis for physicians. The trainees included 23 healthcare providers from various hospitals and healthcare facilities across the nation. Following the training, on March 21, the trainees took a quiz on topics learned from the program. Trainees received their CME certificates based on active engagement and quiz performance.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

DEMONSTRATION OF UN TOOLKIT ON SYNTHETIC DRUGS' LEGAL MODULE

3/19/2024
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (CET)
This demonstration will showcase the resources in the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs' Legal module. The module presents information and resources about the international drug control system, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) as well the three Conventions that constitute the cornerstones of the international drug control system. The module also explores the various legal approaches adopted by Member States at the national level to respond to the emergence of NPS
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: unodc-syntheticdrugstrategy@un.org
For more information: https://syntheticdrugs.unodc.org/syntheticdrugs/en/cnd67.html
To register: https://syntheticdrugs.unodc.org/syntheticdrugs/en/cnd67.html

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® March 18-24, 2024

3/18/2024

Participate in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW) and help share facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction in your community. NDAFW is an annual health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. NDAFW provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners to help advance the science and address youth drug and alcohol use in communities and nationwide. Sign up for NDAFW email updates below, and find lots of great resources for planning and promoting your very own NDAFW event.

Mark your calendar for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, March 18–24
Contact Email: https://nida.nih.gov/about-nida/contact-us/contact
For more information: https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week

Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy: An Innovative Approach to Behavioral Health Treatment

3/13/2024
3:00-4:30PM ET (2:00PM CT/1:00PM MT/12:00PM PT)
Speaker: Doug Smith, BS, CADC II

Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy (EABT) is a ground-breaking therapy model, gaining notoriety in the behavioral health field for quickly getting to the root of attachment issues. This presentation will show the history and relevant research associated with attachment theory and the connection between insecure attachment styles and behavioral health issues. It will also review the primary objectives of EABT, including assessing insecure attachment styles, understanding core attachment stressors (childhood environmental factors), cultivating new coping skills, gaining self-awareness and self-esteem, and increasing the amount and frequency of secure attachments in a person's life. Practitioners using the EABT model will work with patients to cultivate these primary objectives while creating secure attachments in the therapeutic relationship. In this session, attendees will learn about the application and curriculum that makes this model unique.

Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Jessica O'Brien
Contact Email: jobrien@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/innovative-behavioral-health-treatment-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/innovative-behavioral-health-treatment-webinar

CME: Methadone Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (A Basic Course for Physicians)

3/11/2024 - 3/15/2024
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
From March 11 to 15, 2024, we conducted a Continuous Medical Education (CME) program which offered a basic training course on methadone maintenance treatment for physicians. The trainees included 42 healthcare providers from various hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. Following the theoretical training, trainees were required to complete a minimum of one week's practical experience at a methadone clinic and submit a case report. CME certificates were awarded based on participation and quiz scores, a prerequisite for physicians seeking to work at methadone clinics in Vietnam.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

ACE: SBIRT and WebApp ASSIST

3/8/2024 - 3/8/2024
10h00 SAST
Participants were introduced to the SBIRT model and the benefits this would have within their current setting. They were then trained to use the WebApp version of the ASSIST tool.
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Nurain Tisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za
To register: http://Closed event

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training

3/7/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.
Location: Welkom, Free State
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

Demo: PPP Module of the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs

3/6/2024
3-3:00AM EST
You are invited to a demonstration of the newest module on Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) from the UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs Community.
Location: Online
Contact Email: UNODC-SyntheticDrugStrategy@un.org
To register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cd50a4cc-3432-4fc8-9f1b-86e9f9f7df8b@0f9e35db-544f-4f60-bdcc-5ea416e6dc70

Polysubstance Use During the Opioid Crisis

3/6/2024
3:00-4:00pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
Speaker: Debbie Gray, LICSW, LADC, LSCSW, LCAC

Rural areas of the United States have been disproportionately impacted by the opioid epidemic. To improve treatment outcomes in rural, as well as urban settings, polysubstance use is increasingly recognized as an important determinant. Recent research suggests that for many individuals living with addiction, particularly those with opioid use disorder, polysubstance use is the norm rather than the exception (Cicero et al., 2020; Peppin et al., 2020; Mahoney 3rd et al., 2021; Palamar et al., 2018). In this presentation, participants will learn about the latest research of polysubstance use during the opioid crisis and acquire targeted clinical interventions tailored to communities impacted the most.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: jobrien@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/polysubstance-use-during-crisis-webinar
To register: https://my.naadac.org/account/login.aspx?RedirectUrl=https://www.pathlms.com/auth/impexium/callback?slug=naadac&reload=timezone

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training

3/6/2024 - 3/6/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training

3/1/2024 - 3/1/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.
Location: Orange Farm, Gauteng
Contact Name: Warren Cornelius
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

February 2024

Planning for the Future: Ensuring Sustainability for Drug Treatment Courts

2/29/2024
1:30-3:00PM ET (12:30CT/11:30MT/10:30PT)
Ensuring long-term sustainability for drug treatment courts requires careful planning of strategies that encompass data collection, messaging, and partnership building. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, drug treatment courts have an opportunity to reexamine the focus of their programs on individuals in their communities identified as having high service needs and being at high risk of recidivism, who would benefit from intensive programming, such as a drug court. This means that courts may serve fewer individuals but still provide compelling benefits to system partners through reductions in calls to 911, law enforcement contacts, jail bookings, jail bed days, court hearings, and other costly interactions with criminal justice and behavioral health agencies, as well as priceless outcomes for community members through supported recovery for people with serious substance use disorders, reunited families, and restored hope.

This SAMHSA-funded GAINS Center webinar will discuss how drug treatment courts can plan for long-term sustainability through a multifaceted approach. The audience will hear about strategies that can be used by drug courts to ensure longevity, including ways to structure and organize a program for long-term success, strategies to increase support from partners and the community, and opportunities to secure ongoing funding.
Contact Email: gains@prainc.com
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pjZ9ovHYRM6_g8pF9Nnssg?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=d6145a2ff6-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_14_07_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-d6145a2ff6-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training

2/29/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.
Location: Soweto, Gauteng
Contact Name: Warren Cornelius
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

Cannabis and Mental Health

2/28/2024
11:00AM PT (12:00PM MT/1:00CT/2:00ET)
This webinar will discuss the latest research on cannabis and mental health. Dr. Natania Crane will go over recent changes in cannabis use, how the endocannabinoid system may regulate mental health symptoms, and what we currently know about cannabis use and mental health.

1.5 CME or CE credits available
Contact Email: northwest@attcnetwork.org
For more information: https://attcnetwork.org/centers/northwest-attc/event/cannabis-and-mental-health-webinar
To register: https://washington.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5bTu_A4HRa2O7y4z5NnhXw#/registration

Expanding Harm Reduction through Increased Syringe Access

2/28/2024
2:00-3:30PM ET (1:00CT/ 12:00MT/ 11:00PT)
This webinar is put on by the Homeless and Housing Resource Center and will discuss how community-based organizations can increase harm reduction services by offering syringe access. Presenters include the Cherokee Nation Harm Reduction Program in Oklahoma and Migrant Health Center, Inc. in Puerto Rico.

*ASL Interpretation and live captioning will be provided
*Certificates of participation will be provided to those who complete a post-event evaluation
*No CEUs are provided
*This webinar will be recorded
Contact Email: jelder@prainc.com
For more information: https://hhrctraining.org/events-webinars/webinar/35201/expanding-harm-reduction-through-increased-syringe-access
To register: https://prainc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_268A7kArRZKwhiW1tGJbBA

Harm Reduction in the African Context

2/28/2024
8:00AM ET (7:00CT/6:00MT/5:00PT)
Harm reduction remains to be misunderstood and this webinar aims to facilitate objective conversation and discuss its implications, particularly in Africa.

Presenter: Dr. Martin Agwogie
Contact Email: info@icuddr.org
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElfumhrzgqHdxVmIDYJVtl-1zyA-yyhvqs#/registration

Introduction to healthcare for adolescents: Substance Use in Adolescents

2/27/2024 - 2/27/2024
09H00 SAST
The presentation was focused on adolescent substance use, with a focus on the commonly occurring substances use amongst this population in South Africa. It also focused defining substance use vs. dependence, as well as risk factors and approaches to care for adolescents.
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Nurain Tisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za
To register: http://Closed event

Research Into Action: Long-Term Behavioral Effects of a School-Based Prevention Program on Illicit D

2/27/2024
12:00PM ET (11:00AM CT/10:00 MT/9:00PT)
Research Into Action: Long-Term Behavioral Effects of a School-Based Prevention Program on Illicit Drug Use Among Young Adults

This webinar will discuss Dr. Kenneth W. Griffin's article, "Long-term behavioral effects of a school-based prevention program on illicit drug use among young adults" published in the Journal of Public Health Research. This webinar is part of CADCA's Research into Action series.
Contact Name: Nicole Helguero
Contact Email: evaluation@cadca.org
For more information: https://www.cadca.org/events/research-into-action-long-term-behavioral-effects-of-a-school-based-prevention-program-on-illicit-drug-use-among-young-adults/
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_J5-5kuVDQfK89yYw4Fu3pw#/registration

The Power of Words: A Deep Dive into the Language of Addiction

2/27/2024
2:00PM GMT
“The Power of Words: A Deep Dive into the Language of Addiction" explores the transformative power of language in addiction recovery and treatment. Simon Bratt will provide an in-depth analysis of how words shape perceptions, influence recovery paths, and impact the stigma around addiction.

The session aims to encourage a shift towards more empathetic and supportive language, emphasising the importance of person-first narratives to foster a supportive environment for individuals navigating addiction.

Learning outcomes
Participants will gain insights into practical strategies for implementing positive language changes in professional and personal contexts.
Location: Virtual
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/contact
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2024-02/power-words-deep-dive-language-addiction
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5587683345194975577

PRY4008W: Evidence Based Treatment Approaches

2/26/2024 - 3/1/2024
09H00-16H00 SAST
Evidence treatment approaches such at Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training (13 participants)
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Fergus Ashburner
Contact Email: fergus.ashburner@uct.ac.za
To register: http://Closed event

Demystifying Ayahuasca

2/23/2024
8:00AM ET (7:00CT/6:00MT/5:00PT)
Ayahuasca is a mystical drug that is becoming popular. This webinar will discuss the science of ayahuasca and its cultural significance.
Contact Email: info@icuddr.org
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qfu-gqj8sGtJOrg8DFc1UHtXWSBK_BkD1#/registration

Knowledge Transfer in Drug Demand Reduction: review of the scientific evidence regarding...

2/23/2024
11:00AM-1:00PM ET (10:00CT/9:00MT/8:00PT)
Knowledge Transfer in Drug Demand Reduction: review of the scientific evidence regarding effective public policies on addictions for consideration in Latin America and the Caribbean, Part 1

Interpretation available in Spanish and English

Opening Remarks: Kevin P. Mulvey, Executive Director, ICUDDR
Introduction: Jimena Kalawski, Demand Reduction Unit Chief, CICAD/OAS
Presenter: Raùl Martin del Campo Sánchez. MPsyD. Research professor at the Ramón de la Fuente Muñiz National Institute of Psychiatry, Ministry of Health, Mexico. Professor of the Master's Degree in Addiction Psychology, National Autonomous University of Mexico.
Contact Email: info@icuddr.org
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5AqBcRnxSfGAX5VaPcjr_g#/registration

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training

2/23/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.
Location: Johannesburg Central, Gauteng
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training

2/22/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.
Location: Johannesburg Central, Gauteng
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

Assembly Prevention: Mobilizing Schools

2/21/2024
8:00AM ET (7:00CT/6:00MT/5:00PT)
Sharing the impact of Assembly school-based prevention in Mexico and how to effectively utilized the tools and increase engagement.
Contact Email: info@icuddr.org
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdO-vpjotE9KwtUPooeWElyJwjNWtRC9I#/registration

Intervenciones en trastornos por uso de sustancias (TUS): una mirada desde la Psicología y ...

2/21/2024
14:30 Uruguay Standard Time (GMT-3)
Intervenciones en trastornos por usos de sustancias (TUS): una mirada desde la Psicología y la Neurociencia

Este seminario web proporciona información y aprendizaje sobre Neuropsicología y uso de sustancias. Intervenciones no farmacológicas basadas en evidencia recomendadas para el uso de sustancias.

Público destinatario:
Personal de salud, personas que trabajen con personas y familias con problemas consumo de sustancias.

Presentadoras:

Dra. Marcela Carballo.
Prof. Asociada Departamento de Neurociencia y Aprendizaje, Co-coordinadora de Diploma en Problemas relacionados a los usos de sustancias: compresión y abordajes basados en evidencia. Universidad Católica del Uruguay.

Dra. María Eugenia Fernández.
Prof. Adjunta Departamento de Psicología, Co-coordinadora de Diploma en Problemas relacionados a los usos de sustancias, compresión y abordajes basados en evidencia. Universidad Católica del Uruguay.
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/contact
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2024-02/interventions-substance-use-disorders-sud-view-psychology-and-neuroscience
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4562688918857196117

SANCA: SBIRT Provider Training

2/21/2024
09:00 SAST
SBIRT Provider Training as part of the ARCH Project Cascade Training Effectiveness Trial.
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contact Name: Ayanda Mkhize
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

Web App ASSIST training: Yeboneers

2/21/2024 - 2/21/2024
10h00-12h30 SAST
The newly developed Web App version of the WHO ASSIST (The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test) represents an important tool in the detection and provision of accessible intervention strategies for harmful substance use. The tool is used to improve the ability to map the levels of risk across various substances of use and misuse within the country and is thus set to reimagine effective passive data collection and mapping for substance use disorder risk across South Africa.

This training on the Web App ASSIST takes place in George, Western Cape, with 40 youth counsellors. These youth counsellors will be screening adolescents in schools.
Location: Western Cape
Contact Name: Shaheema Allie
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za

Stimulant Use Webinar Series. Part III: Examples of Stimulant Use Treatment Programmes

2/19/2024
9:00PM Eastern US
ISSUP Indonesia, ISSUP Malaysia and ISSUP Philippines, in collaboration with ITTC welcome you to a joint initiative dedicated to the Amphetamine type stimulants (ATS) use in the Asian region.

This 3-part ISSUP National Chapters Webinars Series aims to highlight ATS use as an emerging issue in Asian countries. We have invited experts and experienced professionals working in the field to provide an update on the harm of ATC use, to address their mechanism of action, modes of use, intended intoxicant effects, associated physical and mental health issues, role of ATS in risky behaviours and transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B and C, and the recommendations on their management and prevention related responses.
Location: Online
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/contact
For more information: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2483244148632767325
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2483244148632767325

PRY4013F_Understanding Addictive Disorders

2/12/2024 - 2/16/2024
09H00-16H00 SAST
Post Graduate Diploma in Addictions Care_Understanding Addictive Disorders (11 participants)
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Fergus Ashburner
Contact Email: fergus.ashburner@uct.ac.za
To register: http://Closed event

Wits 4th year pharmacy students training

2/9/2024 - 3/15/2024
15h00
Wits 4th year pharmacy students training – Substance use disorders (62 participants)
Location: Cape Town
Contact Name: Fergus Ashburner
Contact Email: fergus.ashburner@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://N/A

Stimulant Use Webinar Series. Part II: Risky Behaviour and Chem Sex Associated with Stimulant Use

2/6/2024
5:00AM GMT
ISSUP Indonesia, ISSUP Malaysia and ISSUP Philippines, in collaboration with ITTC welcome you to a joint initiative dedicated to the Amphetamine type stimulants (ATS) use in the Asian region.

This 3-part ISSUP National Chapters Webinars Series aims to highlight ATS use as an emerging issue in Asian countries. We have invited experts and experienced professionals working in the field to provide an update on the harm of ATC use, to address their mechanism of action, modes of use, intended intoxicant effects, associated physical and mental health issues, role of ATS in risky behaviours and transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B and C, and the recommendations on their management and prevention related responses.
Location: Online
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/contact
For more information: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8105114171660280415
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8105114171660280415

January 2024

ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (20th Session)

1/25/2024
2:00PM GMT
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to its next bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Brief Intervention for Substance Abuse: ASSIST Model.'

Learning Outcomes
Following this webinar, participants will:
• Understand the rationale for brief intervention.
• Identify the components of brief intervention.
• Learn the practical steps in administering brief intervention.
• Learn appropriate ways of making referrals.

Presenter:
Dr. Chinyere C. Okonkwo
Assistant Director, Clinical Psychological Services
Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba
Lagos State, Nigeria.

Moderators:
Dr. Martin O. Agwogie
National President, ISSUP Nigeria Chapter

Ejikeme M. Ogueji
Head, Editorial and Webinar Team, ISSUP Nigeria Chapter
Location: Online
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/contact
For more information: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7532934918060547672
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7532934918060547672

Stimulant Use Webinar Series. Part I: About Amphetamine Type Stimulants and Stimulant Use Disorder

1/22/2024
4AM GMT
ISSUP Indonesia, ISSUP Malaysia and ISSUP Philippines, in collaboration with ITTC welcome you to a joint initiative dedicated to the Amphetamine type stimulants (ATS) use in the Asian region.

This 3-part ISSUP National Chapters Webinars Series aims to highlight ATS use as an emerging issue in Asian countries. We have invited experts and experienced professionals working in the field to provide an update on the harm of ATC use, to address their mechanism of action, modes of use, intended intoxicant effects, associated physical and mental health issues, role of ATS in risky behaviours and transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B and C, and the recommendations on their management and prevention related responses.

Location: Online
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/contact
For more information: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7796711055648917079
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7796711055648917079

Substance Use and Mental Health: Preparing the Future Workforce

1/22/2024
7:00AM EST
SESSION DESCRIPTION
The intersection between substance use and other mental health issues is well-established. Teaching the students, the basics is essential in the sustainability of the future workforce.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR THIS SESSION
Illustrate the importance of teaching the intersection of mental health and substance use.
Identify competencies needed by students.
Integrate new information with their existing approaches.

Location: Online
Contact Name: Verna Felipe
Contact Email: felipev@icuddr.org
For more information: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcofuGgrT4sGdGIrKhwy-5_7sElO6OXI5o3#/registration
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcofuGgrT4sGdGIrKhwy-5_7sElO6OXI5o3#/registration

Peer Recovery Support Series: A Matter of Life and Death — Why the Discourse Around Twelve Step Reco

1/18/2024
12:00-1:00pm ET (11CT/10MT/9PT)
The method and frequency that women have accessed recovery for their substance use challenges has changed significantly over the past several decades. In the past, there was generally one pathway recommended, which was the Twelve Step pathway. In this 21st century, the concept of a recovery patchwork continues to gain attention and traction. Unfortunately, and to the recovery movement’s great detriment, as the number of other and newer recovery options has grown, so too has a deep tension and polarity between the ‘multiple pathway’ and the ‘Twelve Step’ approaches. In this presentation, Dr. Nickel emphasizes an important truth: no one group, organization, or program has a monopoly on healing. Individuals and professionals in recovery have a responsibility to acknowledge that modalities that might not work for one person may very well save another person’s life. Those of us living and working in the recovery space need to evolve towards unity, not uniformity.


Location: Online
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/discourse-around-12-step-recovery-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/discourse-around-12-step-recovery-webinar

Resolving the Fidelity-Adaptation Dilemma and Implementation Strategies

1/18/2024
3:00pm Eastern US
Join the PTTC Implementation Science Working Group for a webinar that addresses a common overarching question in prevention: "how can an evidence-based intervention (EBI) be delivered with fidelity to its scientific components, while also responding effectively to changing real-word conditions?” Mindful of the public health adage, “one size doesn’t fit all,” how can intervention delivery staff respond effectively to these conflicting demands? This session will summarize major challenges and their resolution as illustrated by the “Fidelity-Adaptation Dilemma.” A general prevention science goal is to effectively disseminate, adopt, implement, improve, and sustain relevant EBIs to benefit residents from a local community. Strategies for addressing this dilemma across diverse real-world settings will be discussed.

This webinar is designed to compliment the Implementation Science Work Group's four-module course on selecting evidence-based programs and interventions, available on HealthEKnowledge. It is recommended that participants are familiar with the contents of that course prior to attending this webinar, but not required.
Location: Online
Contact Email: katherine.atcheson@umkc.edu
For more information: https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/global-pttc/event/resolving-fidelity-adaptation-dilemma-and-implementation-strategies
To register: https://pttcnetwork.org/centers/global-pttc/event/resolving-fidelity-adaptation-dilemma-and-implementation-strategies

The Principles of Harm Reduction for Patients with Opioid Dependence ...

1/16/2024
9AM GMT
ISSUP Kazakhstan cordially invites you to an upcoming webinar on January 16th, 2024 on the principles of harm reduction for patients.

Kazakhstan implements various harm reduction strategies for people who inject drugs. This webinar will delve deeper into opioid agonist maintenance therapy.

Intended audience:
Specialists from mental health centers (doctors, psychologists, nurses, social workers)

Learning outcomes:
This webinar targets a broad audience, providing a comprehensive perspective on the topic.
The main goal of the webinar is to expand the understanding of specialists regarding various harm reduction programs, preventive measures, and additional services for individuals who use injectable drugs.

Presenters
Nadezhda Cherchenko
Psychiatrist, Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Mental Health
Coordinator ISSUP Kazakhstan

Zhaniya Seksenova
Psychiatrist, Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Mental Health, ISSUP Kazakhstan
Location: Online
Contact Email: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/contact
For more information: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3478820042118878303
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3478820042118878303

Draining the Tobacco Swamps: Shaping the Built Environment to Reduce Tobacco Retailer Proximity to R

1/9/2024
12:00 Eastern
Join the National Coalition Institute for an upcoming Research Into Action webinar, “Draining the tobacco swamps: Shaping the built environment to reduce tobacco retailer proximity to residents in 30 big US cities” in Health & Place on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 12:00pm EST. This Webinar will feature findings about the existing tobacco retail environment in 30 major US cities and the effect of retail reduction policies.
Location: Online
Contact Email: evaluation@cadca.org
For more information: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UWeLy5MQTV2QmcniPlBmnA#/registration
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UWeLy5MQTV2QmcniPlBmnA#/registration

December 2023

JCOIN Speaker Series: Strategies to Reduce Recidivism and Prevent MOUD Diversion in Jails and Prison

12/14/2023
1:00 Eastern Time
Panelists will discuss the benefits of implementing MOUD programs in correctional facilities, including the impact MOUD has had on reducing recidivism rates. Panelists will also discuss promising practices in program design to help limit medication diversion and provide guidance for correctional professionals and lawmakers as they consider implementing MOUD treatment in jails and prisons.
Location: Online
Contact Email: wileytr@mail.nih.gov
To register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dX-XVGgRTcqBGcLZFi8yug#/registration

Harnessing Technology and Social Media to Address Alcohol Misuse in Adolescents and Emerging Adults

12/13/2023
12:00 PM Eastern Time
Presenters will cover new prevention and intervention research involving telehealth, social media, and other methods. Various interventions will be highlighted.
Location: Online
Contact Name: NIAAA
Contact Email: dana.west@icf.com
To register: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=52418

V-ITTC presenting at Hanoi DSEP-Organized Conference

12/7/2023 - 12/7/2023
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
On December 7, 2023, the Hanoi Department for Social Evils Prevention (DSEP) organized a conference to evaluate the management, care, and support strategies for individuals post-drug rehabilitation within their residential communities in Hanoi. The Vietnam International Technology Transfer Center (V-ITTC) presented the results of their pilot intervention model, which aimed to enhance the social and legal assistance, consultation, and referral services for people who use drugs (PWUD) in the community. The project focused on improving the capacity and effectiveness of community social workers by adopting two evidence-based interventions: motivational interviewing and online support groups. The pilot model was well-received by community social workers, PWUD, and their families, showing some initial positive outcomes. V-ITTC will collaborate with Hanoi DSEP to continue and expand this model across Hanoi, focusing on varied communication channels and interventions tailored to the various needs of PWUD.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

November 2023

ITTC/ARCH: SBIRT Training of Trainers for SANCA

11/28/2023 - 11/29/2023
09H00-16H00 SAST
SBIRT Master Training for trainers belonging to the SANCA as part of the rollout of the ARCH Research project to evaluate impact of cascade training model for SBIRT amongst populations with a high HIV burden
Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Shaheema Allie
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://n/a
To register: http://Closed event

ISSUP webinar series: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use

11/23/2023 - 11/30/2023
13h00-14h00 SAST
This two-part webinar series will seek to:
• Identify the components of SBIRT and to facilitate understanding the goal of SBIRT.
• Provide the basis for a health systems approach to integrating SBIRT into health care.
• Facilitate understanding of the meaning of universal screening.
• Make explicit the levels of risk and their implications.
• Introduce the recommended best-practice screening tools with a focus on the WHO ASSIST
• To introduce to Referral to Treatment (RT), the last step in the SBIRT model

Location: South Africa
Contact Name: Shaheema Allie
Contact Email: shaheema.allie@uct.ac.za

SA Central Drug Authority National Summit on Substance Use and Illicit Trafficking

11/14/2023 - 11/16/2023
08h00 UTC +2
Hosted by ITTC South Africa and the South Africa National AIDS Council

About the Summit
The CDA has a mandate to host a summit wherein stakeholders engage on matters aligned to the use of substances in the country. The 4th CDA will host the 3rd summit in 2023, and it will be preceded by provincial dialogues.
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The 3rd summit will consider a harmonised way to implement demand, supply and harm reduction in line with the National Drug Master Plan, i.e to support policy harmonization between health, social security and justice sectors, to support public health approaches for people who use drugs, people in correctional settings and other key populations.
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Summit and Dialogues Theme
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The theme of the Provincial Dialogues and the SUMMIT is “Towards sustainable, coordinated and impactful strategies for national drug and substance use in South Africa”

Sub-themes aligned to the 7 Goals of the National Drug Master Plan will be advised at a later stage with the main sub-theme being," “Towards addressing drug and alcohol use in South Africa.” Sub-Themes will be focused on the 7 Goals of the NDMP 2019-2024.
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Objectives of the Annual Summit and Provincial Dialogues

1. Evaluate Provincial/National Drug Master
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Review of PDMP/NDMP 2019-2024?
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2. Inform the policy on drugs and substance abuse
3. To improve our knowledge base on how illicit drugs relate to other urgent challenges , such as conflicts and environmental degradation
4. To share information on sustainable economic opportunities for unemployed youth
5. To develop an action plan that will address resolutions take at the summit.
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Contact Name: Goodman Sibeko
Contact Email: goodman.sibeko@uct.ac.za
For more information: https://www.centraldrugauthority.co.za/3rdsummit

APHA’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo

11/12/2023 - 11/15/2023

Contact Email: https://www.apha.org/Events-and-Meetings/Annual
To register: https://www.apha.org/Events-and-Meetings/Annual/Registration-Information

APSAD Adelaide 2023 Conference

11/12/2023 - 11/15/2023

Contact Email: https://apsadconference.com.au/
To register: https://apsadconference.com.au/registration/

University Walk-through Training on the Basic Level Series of the UTC

11/9/2023 - 11/11/2023
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
From November 9 to 11, 2023, the Vietnam International Technology Transfer Center (V-ITTC) at Hanoi Medical University organized a walk-through training on the basic level series of the Universal Treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorders (UTC). This training was conducted under the guidance of two regional trainers. The trainees included 21 national trainers from various universities, hospitals, and healthcare facilities nationwide. Following the training, on November 12, the trainees took the ICAP I exam, organized by the Colombo Plan in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

African Union High Level Session on Addressing Substance Use and Related Mental Health Disorders

11/8/2023 - 11/10/2023
08h00 UCT +2
Objective

The overall objective of the meeting is to raise awareness and galvanise commitment and action of high-level Government leadership, policy makers, public health officials and other stakeholders to take appropriate measures (including legislative, administrative, social and educational etc) in addressing drug use prevention and SUDs treatment and related co-morbidities.

Specific Objectives of the high-level session
1. Enhance legal, policy and institutional frameworks to effectively prevent drug-use, crime and violence amongst youth
Sensitize for a comprehensive multi-sectorial health response to drugs. A response using the UNODC WHO International Standards on Drug Use Prevention and the UNODC WHO International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders as guidance material for national and regional strategies in line with science focusing on human rights, gender-sensitivity and particularly vulnerable groups (children, women and youth)
3. Reflect on the overall health and social situation of drug use as well as experiences from the African Union that are in line with such standards in an effort to galvanize and network positive South-South experience exchange.
4. Discuss newly availed open-sourced tools designed for, and experiences derived from, Low- and Middle- Income countries in the field of prevention of substance use focusing on building family skills, life and social skills in a universal setting or in selective settings for higher risk groups (particularly those living in humanitarian setting).
5. Discuss newly availed open-sourced tools and services designed for, and experiences derived from, Low- and Middle- Income countries availing evidence­ based, affordable and accessible treatment services and systems in line with the human right principles. Such services will focus on alternative to convictions or punishment, treatment services geared for youth and their families as well as services for women including pregnant women. .
6. Advocate for the value of Youth empowerment and inclusion at the level of policy
making as well as·service provision and equipping them with the necessary tools, skills and platforms to become key enablers in preventing drug use, building resilience to drugs, crime and violence.
7. Mobilize Donor engagement and to commit increased resources for drug demand reduction interventions at the regional level and member state level
8. Agree on a roadmap for strategic interventions in addressing drug use prevention and SUDs among youth, women and children in African Union

Expected outcomes

1. Increased awareness and knowledge of drugs and drug use disorders and interventions in line with the UNODC WHO International Standards among High Level Government Leadership, policy makers, public health officials and other stakeholders
2. High Level continental dialogue stimulated to serve as a platform to promote
cooperation and collaboration to address evidence-based drug demand reduction responses
3. A roadmap for strategic interventions in addressing drug use prevention and SUDs
treatment among youth, women and children in the African Union agreed.
4. Donor engagement and expression of commitment and mobilisation of resources for drug demand reduction interventions at regional level and member state level.

Format of meeting

The high-level session will be held over three days, preceded by two days of senior expert meetings. Day 3 will culminate in the opening session and plenary interventions by Heads of State and Government on key meeting outcomes and the overview of SUDs and related mental health disorders on the continent. There will also be statements by the leadership f the AU, US State Dept.IINL, the World Bank Group and relevant UN agencies including UNODC, WHO etc.
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Contact Name: Goodman Sibeko
Contact Email: goodman.sibeko@uct.ac.za
For more information: https://au.int/en/newsevents/20231106/au-high-level-session-addressing-substance-use-and-related-mental-health

MI Training with the City of Cape Town employees

11/8/2023 - 11/9/2023
09:00
MI training: Specialised Health within Community Services & Health Directorate
Location: Parow
Contact Name: Amy Adams
Contact Email: amy.adams@uct.ac.za

Research grant for students doing research on SUD field

11/7/2023 - 11/7/2023
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
On November 7, 2023, in a national scientific symposium titled “Innovations to Improve Substance Use Intervention in Vietnam”, the Vietnam International Technology Transfer Center (V-ITTC) awarded scholarships to three postgraduate students conducting research in the field of substance use disorder (SUD). The aim of this activity was to build research interest in SUD field among medical students and develop the future workforce for Vietnam.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

International Society of Addiction Medicine Conference

11/1/2023 - 11/4/2023
08h00 UTC +1
Presentation on the IITC South Africa's Research Partnerships and introduction to the Web App ASSIST Strategy
Location: Marrakesh, Morocco
Contact Name: Goodman Sibeko
Contact Email: goodman.sibeko@uct.ac.za
For more information: https://isamweb.org

SA ITTC Online (Live) Motivational Interviewing Training: TBHIV Care

11/1/2023 - 11/1/2023
09H00-14H00 SAST
Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling harmful substance use and general motivation-related change, including that treatment non-adherence. It is an approach that does not seek to replace other therapeutic approaches, but that seeks instead to support and strengthen them.
We strongly recommend that you complete this Online Tour of Motivational Interviewing before attending this training: https://healtheknowledge.org/course/index.php?categoryid=6
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Contact Name: Shaheema Allie
Contact Email: shaheema.allie@uct.ac.za

October 2023

Community-level SUD presentation

10/21/2023 - 10/21/2023
10:00
Community-level SUD presentation, Ward 48, Cape Town
Location: Cape Town Ward 48
Contact Name: Warren Cornelius
Contact Email: warren.cornelius.uct.ac.za

4th Edition of Global Conference on Addiction Medicine, Behavioral Health And Psychiatry

10/19/2023 - 10/21/2023
In person and virtual (hybrid)
Contact Email: https://addiction-behavioral-conferences.magnusgro
For more information: https://addiction-behavioral-conferences.magnusgroup.org/

Addiction Health Services Research Conference

10/18/2023 - 10/20/2023

Contact Email: https://www.ahsrconference.org/2023/
To register: https://www.ahsrconference.org/2023/registration/

Caring for the Caregivers: Strategies and Tools for Self-care

10/18/2023
9am Eastern | 2pm UK | 4pm Lebanon
ISSUP Lebanon cordially invites you to their upcoming webinar. Join us for an insightful session led by Rabih El Chammay, MD, MSc on healthcare practitioners' well-being: Caring for the Caregivers: Strategies and Tools for Self-care.

This webinar provides a space for reflection, highlighting the importance of self-care. We'll discuss a range of interventions, from preventive measures to early detection, self-help techniques, and understanding the right moments to seek professional care.
Location: Online
Contact Email: info@issup.net
To register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4646825744936744280

A refresher course to update knowledge for the staff at the MMT facilities

10/17/2023 - 10/20/2023
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
From October 17 to 20, 2023, V-ITTC preventatives provided lectures during a refresher course for healthcare professionals from Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) facilities, organized by the Hanoi Center for Disease Control. The course was specifically organized for treatment specialists, including over 100 doctors and counselors, who work closely with patients dealing with substance use or HIV. V-ITTC trainers led sessions on the latest knowledge in substance addiction, comorbidity, and chemsex screening and intervention.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

Adolescent Substance Use Presentation

10/17/2023 - 10/17/2023
09:00
Adolescent Substance Use Presentation: Tafelsig High School, Mitchell's Plain
Location: Tafelsig High School, Mitchell's Plain
Contact Name: Warren Cornelius
Contact Email: warren.cornelius.uct.ac.za

Adolescent Substance Use Presentation

10/16/2023 - 10/16/2023
09:00
Adolescent Substance Use Presentation: Cedar High School, Mitchell's Plain
Location: Cedar High School, Mitchell's Plain
Contact Name: Warren Cornelius
Contact Email: warren.cornelius.uct.ac.za

SBIRT: Part 2 registrar training at UCT

10/10/2023 - 10/10/2023
09H00-11H00 SAST
This training on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for harmful substance. We address use of validated screening tools (AUDIT, DUDIT and ASSIST) and brief intervention strategies as an approach to identifying and modifying harmful patterns of substance use.
Location: Cape Town
Contact Name: Shaheema Allie
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za

NAADAC 2023 Annual Conference

10/6/2023 - 10/12/2023

Contact Email: https://www.naadac.org/annualconference
To register: https://www.naadac.org/ac23-registration-fees

Western Cape Substance Abuse Forum Provincial Dialogue

10/3/2023
09h00 SAST
Western Cape Province Provincial Dialogue in preparation for the National Central Drug Authority Summit Scheduled for November 2023.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Contact Name: Goodman Sibeko
Contact Email: goodman.sibeko@uct.ac.za
For more information: https://www.centraldrugauthority.co.za/3rdsummit

Prevention for adolescents using synthetic drugs

10/1/2023 - 12/19/2023
08:00 AM (GMT+7)
From October to December 2023, the Vietnam International Technology Transfer Center (V-ITTC) teamed up with national broadcasting channels to produce and air a documentary series focusing on addiction treatment, community reintegration, and synthetic drug use prevention among adolescents. This series, consisting of four aired episodes and a live broadcast program, delved into the journey of recovery, the process of returning to society, and strategies for preventing adolescent synthetic drug use. The documentary emphasized the importance of family support and the involvement of multiple agencies in aiding recovery and prevention initiatives.
Location: Hanoi
Contact Name: Giang Minh LE, MD, PhD
Contact Email: v_ittc@hmu.edu.vn
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Vietnam-ITTC-104879608503154

September 2023

National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders Exec Committee DDR meeting

9/28/2023
09h00 SAST
Meeting of the SA National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leadership to execute Drug Demand Reduction Implementation Plan
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Contact Name: Goodman Sibeko
Contact Email: goodman.sibeko@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

MI and SBIRT for KZN Department of Health

9/26/2023 - 9/27/2023
09H00-16H00 SAST
1 day Motivational Interviewing for Behaviour Change and 1 day training of SBIRT for health care providers working at KZN department of health facilities
Location: Durban
Contact Name: Shaheema Allie
Contact Email: ittc@uct.ac.za

Peer Recovery Support Series: Ethics, Confidentiality, and Boundaries in Peer Recovery

9/21/2023
3-4pm Eastern Time
To perform as a professional in the role of recovery support specialist, you must be able to maintain high professional and ethical standards, operate with integrity, be beyond reproach?, maintain impeccable personal and professional boundaries?, and be responsible to and for your own peer group. This webinar will equip you with the tools you need to develop a sound understanding of ethics, boundaries, and confidentiality as it applies to the peer recovery specialist role.

Presenters: Judith Landau, MD, DPM, LMFT, CFLE, and Nanette Zumwalt, CADC, CCJP, CIP, CRS

*There is no fee to attend. Continuing education hours are free for NAADAC members and $15 for non-members.
Location: Online
Contact Name: NAADAC
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
To register: http://naadac.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT05MDUyMjQzJnA9MSZ1PTk1NTI4NjE1NSZsaT04MTgzOTAxMA/index.html

MHMS_The GetSmarter short course

9/20/2023 - 10/20/2023
09:00
Mental Health, Mindfulness and Self-Care course_The GetSmarter short course
Contact Name: Nurain Tisaker
Contact Email: nurain.tisaker@uct.ac.za

Central Drug Authority Research Stakeholder Engagement

9/19/2023
09h00 SAST
Meeting with partners of the Central Drug Authority to formulate a unified data strategy for South Africa.
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Contact Name: Goodman Sibeko
Contact Email: goodman.sibeko@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

International Recovery Symposium 2023

9/18/2023 - 9/21/2023
18 Sept, 8:30 am – 21 Sept, 5:00 pm
Interact with and gain insights from international healthcare professionals including professors, doctors, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, mental health counselors, caregivers, and researchers in the field of addiction therapy and recovery, behavioral health, psychiatry, and drug demand reduction.
Location: Imperial Hotel, Kuching, Malaysia
Contact Email: info@issup.net
For more information: https://www.recoverysymposium.com/
To register: https://www.recoverysymposium.com/events

Introduction to Forensic Substance Use Evaluation

9/13/2023
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Forensic substance use evaluations are substance use evaluations conducted for the courts or other legal proceedings. Throughout the world, stakeholders in legal systems need the expertise of substance use professionals to answer important questions for both criminal and civil cases. Clients with substance-related problems often deny, minimize, rationalize, and under-report, whether intentionally or unintentionally, making accurate evaluation very challenging. Additionally, there are many incentives for clients to avoid full disclosure, because the stakes are often so high (e.g., child custody evaluations, sentencing evaluations, etc.). In spite of these challenges, there are many strategies and techniques that substance use professionals can use to differentiate fact from fiction, arriving at a defensible conclusion that the clinician can feel confident about. This training was designed to provide an overview of those strategies.
Location: Online
Contact Email: info@issup.net
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2023-09/introduction-forensic-substance-use-evaluation
To register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6805345189635417429

Recovery Capital: Assets, Not Abstinence

9/13/2023
3-4pm Eastern Time
What do individuals need to recover from addiction? In this training, we will first describe recovery capital as a predictor of long-term addiction recovery. Second, we will discuss how we characterize substance use disorder (SUD) as a chronic condition and lean into the complexity of the heterogeneity of SUD and recovery as a process of change. Finally, in part three of the training, we will focus on harm reduction as a pathway of recovery.

Presenter Alex Elswick, PhD, currently serves the University of Kentucky as an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. His experience with addiction is multifaceted: Elswick is a trained Therapist, Recovery Coach, and researcher. He is a Co-Founder of the largest recovery community organization in Kentucky, Voices of Hope, as well as Co-Founder of the Collegiate Recovery Community at the University of Kentucky.

*There is no fee to attend. Continuing education hours are free for NAADAC members and $15 for non-members.
Location: Online
Contact Name: NAADAC
Contact Email: NAADAC@naadac.org
To register: http://naadac.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT05MDUyMjQzJnA9MSZ1PTk1NTI4NjE1NSZsaT04MTgzOTAwNQ/index.html

PRY4010S_Case Management and Service Monitoring

9/7/2023 - 9/8/2023
09:00
Post Graduate Diploma in Addictions Care_Case Management and Service Monitoring
Contact Name: Fergus Ashburner
Contact Email: fergus.ashburner@uct.ac.za

South African National AIDS Council Situation Room consultation

9/7/2023
09h00 SAST
Meeting with SANAC to review challenges with data collection and capture and engage in formative discussions for a unified data dashboiard incorporating HIV/TB data and other public health data including Substance Use Disorders (in the first instance through Web App ASSIST administration) throughout South Africa.
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Contact Name: Goodman Sibeko
Contact Email: goodman.sibeko@uct.ac.za
For more information: http://N/A
To register: http://Closed event

Digital Therapeutics for Management and Treatment in Behavioral Health

9/6/2023
11-12 p.m. PT/ 1-2 p.m. CT/ 2-3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce the audience to a recently released SAMHSA advisory on DTx and the benefits of their use in behavioral health, titled Digital Therapeutics for Management and Treatment in Behavioral Health. The webinar will describe research, regulatory, and reimbursement implications for DTx, selection and implementation considerations, and issues related to equitable access of DTx in behavioral health. Through a roundtable format, the webinar will also highlight one state’s success in integrating DTx into its servic