The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) was established in 2016 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation in March, 2018. The goal of ICUDDR is to support development of competencies and skills of addiction professionals, to meet an increasing demand for prevention and treatment services. Toward this end, the purpose of ICUDDR is to facilitate networking among universities to promote high-quality education and training in the field of addiction prevention and treatment. It also pursues related applied addictions research, outreach and advocacy. ICUDDR supports the formation of academic programmes in addiction studies at a time when demand is at an all-time high. Currently, many institutions are establishing addiction specialties in medicine, and many physicians and other health care professionals could benefit from continuing education to prevent and treat substance use disorders. The creation of effective academic programmes in addiction studies hinges on the awareness that new and enhanced prevention and treatment systems and services require a specialised and multidisciplinary workforce that is educated and trained to deliver these services.
Please visit ICCUDR’s website for more information on ICUDDR membership, events and activities: www.icuddr.org
This webinar will explore the complex intersection of substance use and social vulnerability. Systemic, environmental, and individual risk factors will be presented together with culturally competend prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies.
Time: August 18, 2025 @ 8:00AM EST
Presenters:
Sr Immaculate Muthoni, Legal Officer, Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Join the Center for Credentialing & Accreditation (CCA) team for the next session of the Credentialing Conversations interactive series: The Value of ICAP in Workforce Excellence.
Participate in the live Q&A and learn actionable takeaways.
Time: July 16, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST
Presenters:
Center for Credentialing & Accreditation Team
Learn about practical framewords for enhancing first-degree medical and nursing education in mental, neurological, and substance use care. Prepare health professionals for the integration of competencies in their curricula.
Time: July 11, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST
Speakers:
Stimulant use is evolving rapidly with changes in drug markets and new patterns of production and trafficking. This webinar will explore the latest global trends in the use of stimulants and provide a primer for their health and social consequences.
Time: June 17, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST
Speakers:
Don't miss the launch of the Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC), a ground-breaking new course designed by nurses, for nurses to strengthen the global response to substance use and addiction.
Hear from world-renowned experts, discover how to integrate UNAC into nursing education, and be part of a global movement for compassionate, evidence-based care.
Date: Friday, 20th June 2025
Time: 12 PM GMT
Missed the first credentialing session? Now is your chance. The Center for Credentialing and Accreditation invites you to join an interactive session on May 21, 8 AM US EST. Discover how ICAP promotes workforce excellence as employers and learn how ICAP strengthens your professional credibility as employees. Participate in the live Q&A and learn actionable takeaways.
Time: 1:00PM UTC / 8:00AM US EST
Join us as for an informative webinar on school-based prevention featuring Dr. Dorothy Joann Lei Rabajante, Universal Prevention Curriculum Global Master Trainer and Dean of the School of Education, Ateneo de Zamboanga University.
Dr. Dorothy Joann Lei Rabajante Dr. Rabajante will provide an in-depth look at the science behind prevention strategies.
Attendees will learn to:
The Center for Credentialing & Accreditation has recently undergone significant renovations to enhance its processes and user experience. We invite ICUDDR members and all interested professionals to join us for an informative session where we will discuss these changes, provide guidance on navigating the updated exam/renewal portal, and address any questions you may have.
Time: 8:00AM US EST
Discover the essential principles of evidence-based substance use prevention, through INEP implementation as a university course.
Date: April 8, 9AM US EST / 2PM UTC
Presenter:
Dr. Fernando Salazar,
Principal Professor at the Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University,
ICUDDR Board Member