The EMCDDA and the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) are offering two upcoming events in 2021: the European Drugs Winter School (EDWS) and the European Drugs Summer School (EDSS).
The EDWS will take place as a virtual event from 1–12 March 2021 and will explore the theme of 'Responses to, and preparedness for, health-related threats (COVID-19 lessons learned)'.
Tuesday, March 2, 2021, starting at 01:00 PM (Washington, DC time)
Overdose deaths associated with illicit stimulants (cocaine and methamphetamine) have surged in the past eight years, according to a recent study by the National Institutes for Health (NIH).
Delivering Medication Assisted Treatment for Addictions via Telehealth
Location: Online
This seminar marks the launch of a consultation process funded by the Drug Deaths Task Force (DDTF), Scottish Government and Corra Foundation on best practice approaches on delivering
ISSUP Lebanon would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar with Dr. Hendrée Jones on the topic of treatment and prevention of substance use disorders among females across the life span.
Addressing the Intersection of Substance Use and Suicide: Strategies for Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
On Wednesday, March 10, 2021, from 2 PM to 3:30 PM, ET (Washington, DC time), the University of Cincinnati and NORC at the University of Chicago will host the free webinar 'Addressing the Intersection of Substance Use and Suicide: Strategies for Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment.'
ISAM-NIG Seminars: "In-Love with Addiction Neuroscience" -Prof Marc Potenza
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
We are delighted to inform you that the 8th talk from the "In-love with Addiction Neuroscience" talk series is taking place on Thursday, March 11th, 2021,
ISSUP Greece would like to invite you to attend their upcoming launch event on March 12th 2021.
This Webinar will introduce the new National Chapter in Greece in regards to what ISSUP has to offer worldwide and in Greece in particular.
Webinar | Why Harmful Drinkers Reject Change: Coping and Cognition in Maintaining Heavy Drinking
Location: London, United Kingdom
The Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at Middlesex University (the host organisation for ISSUP UK) are delighted to be hosting our next webinar on Wednesday 17 March 2021, at 13:00-14:00 hours UK time.
Updated HIV Clinical and Service Delivery Recommendations
Location: Online
In late 2020, WHO developed new clinical and service delivery recommendations on key topic areas outlined in the agenda below. To launch and discuss these recommendations, WHO will host a webinar with a brief question and answer session, open to all participants.
Provisional agenda
Director’s Welcome - Department of Global HIV, Hepatitis and Sexually Transmitted Infection Programmes
Collaborative Perspectives On Addiction Annual Meeting
Location: Online
The Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction (CPA) annual conference is sponsored by Division 50 (Society of Addiction Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Webinar: 'Adolescent Social Isolation and Loneliness'
Location: Washington DC, United States
Being socially disconnected or perceiving the absence of companionship and support can have a large effect on health and mortality risk for adolescents. This presentation will explore factors that lead to social isolation and loneliness; will determine how both physical and emotional health can be influenced; and will discuss ways to improve social integration and support in order to improve outcomes and life satisfaction for adolescents.
Nouveau cycle de formation UTC du 22 au 30 Mars 2021
Location: Lomé
ISSUP-Togo en collaboration avec le Comité National Anti-Drogue et avec l’appui de la Commission de la CEDEAO poursuit la formation sur le programme UTC avec les curricula 3 et 4 respectivement « Les co-morbidités mentales et médicales ; une vue d’ensemble pour les Professionnels de l’
Nouveau cycle de formation UTC du 22 au 30 Mars 2021
Location: Lomé
ISSUP-Togo en collaboration avec le Comité National Anti-Drogue et avec l’appui de la Commission de la CEDEAO poursuit la formation sur le programme UTC avec les curricula 3 et 4 respectivement « Les co-morbidités mentales et médicales ; une vue d’ensemble pour les Professionnels de l’
Despite the progress that has been made in recent years, HCV remains a major public health problem in Europe. In the European Union (EU) more people die each year from HCV than from HIV/AIDS.
ISSUP Ukraine are excited to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar on the role of public organizations in providing assistance to users of psychoactive substances, specifically focusing on the experience of Ukraine for the last 10 years.
ISSUP Nigeria are excited to invite you to their Fifth Knowledge Update Series Webinar on the topic of 'Recovery in Substance Use Disorders: The Family as a Resource'.
COVID-19 and Drugs in the European Neighbourhood: Lessons Learned from Ukraine and Georgia
Location: Europe
This webinar is part of the series of webinars that the EMCDDA has been organising over the past year around the theme of COVID-19. The purpose of the webinars is to help those working in the drugs field understand how drug users, and those supporting them, are coping with the pandemic and to share knowledge and experience. The webinars give a voice to key professionals working in the drugs field and allow for a panel discussion on emerging challenges. The sessions, chaired by EMCDDA staff members, are open to EMCDDA employees, the Reitox network and professionals working in the domain.
Drawing from Life: Alcohol in the time of COVID-19
Location: Online
Alcohol is a leading risk factor for death and disability worldwide. Drinking too much alcohol leads to health and social problems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol use has increased, particularly affecting those with long-term health conditions. Though most people drink within low-risk levels, about a quarter of drinkers are thought to consume alcohol in ways that are harmful or hazardous to their health, and often experience physical and psychological harm.
First Monthly Membership Meeting: A Forum on Women's Conquests & Challenges in a VUCA World
Location: Manila, Philippines
ISSUP Philippines invites you to attend their First Monthly Membership Meeting featuring a Forum on Women's Conquests & Challenges in a VUCA World. The theme will be 'We make change work for the women'.
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) warmly invite you to join us online on Tuesday 30 March from 12:30-14:00 BST for our third SHAAP/SARN Alcohol Occasionals event of 2021.
Dr Carly Lightowlers and Lucy Bryant will present their complementary research and we will then open to Q+A and wider discussion.
On March 31st, ISSUP Lebanon would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar on the topic of Prevention and Treatment during the COVID-19 Pandemic.