October 2021

UTC Training, Curriculum 1-8

Location: Mangalore, India (Online Live sessions), India

Ecolink Institute to host our VI batch for UTC training from Oct 2, 2021

The Ecolink Institute, Mangalore, India is starting its 6th international batch on Universal Treatment Curriculum on Substance Use Disorder from 02 October 2021.

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Submitted on Wednesday 18th August 2021 - 04:00
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Webinar on Integrating UTC Into Clinical Practice

Location: Mangalore, India (Online Live sessions)

Integrating UTC into Clinical Practice

Ecolink UTC Alumni Association of the Ecolink Institute will be hosting an International Webinar on "Integrating UTC into Clinical Practice" in collaboration with the ISSUP-India Chapter on October 2, 2021 at 4 PM (IST). All those UTC Certified ISSUP members are welcome to participate. E-Certificates will be provided.

In the past decade, The Colombo Plan's Basic Universal Training Curriculum (UTC) sought to increase knowledge, shape attitudes and initiate skill  development in the individual worker.

​In this webinar, we describe the process by which organisations can :

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Submitted on Thursday 16th September 2021 - 06:26
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Parenting Skills Program

Location: Online, United Arab Emirates

#NRC organizes, during October, a series of awareness sessions targeting all segments of society, focusing on families in the #UAE, under the title "Parenting Skills Program", which highlights the role of family in treating

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Submitted on Thursday 30th September 2021 - 08:11
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Simpósio Brasileiro de Análises Toxicológicas - SIBRAT

Location: Online

A Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) e a Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), em parceria com a Sociedade Brasileira de Toxicologia (SBTOX) organizarão o Simpósio Brasileiro de Análises Toxicológicas, sob o tema “Desafios em Novas Substâncias Psicoativas”, no período de 04 a 06 de outubro de 2021, na modalidade On-line.

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Submitted on Tuesday 5th October 2021 - 08:11
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Prevention and care of substance overdoses

Location: Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

ISSUP Kazakhstan invites you to take part in the upcoming webinar on the topic: 'Prevention and care of overdoses of psychoactive substances'.

Time: 10.00 a.m. London/3 p.m. Nur-Sultan

Register for the webinar

 

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Submitted on Thursday 16th September 2021 - 15:41
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Drug Use at Universities - Staff's Perspective

Location: Online

An open and honest conversation around drug-related issues at universities from the perspective of staff.

In this free webinar, different stakeholders from different universities will share their observations and experiences around student drug use. 

University staff will talk about what the problem is, what has or hasn’t worked in their university’s approach, how they believe the issues around drug use should be addressed, and what the barriers are.

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Submitted on Monday 20th September 2021 - 12:33
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Scientific Evidence: Its Meaning and Contribution to the Drug Demand Reduction Field

Location: Santiago, Chile

ISSUP invites you to join a Webinar on 'Scientific Evidence: Its Meaning and Contribution to the Drug Demand Reduction Field' with Dr. Gabriel Rada. The webinar will explore the issue of scientific evidence and its importance to the field of drug demand reduction.
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Submitted on Wednesday 8th September 2021 - 10:14
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Wednesday Webinars at Prevention Plus Wellness

Location: St. Augustine/Florida, United States

Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) provides free one-hour webinars for prevention and health specialists on most Wednesdays at noon eastern (9:00am pacific time).

These webinars address research and practice on integrating substance use prevention with wellness, evidence-based screening and brief interventions, and more.

Live PPW webinars come with a certificate for one-hour CEU credit and typically include a pdf of webinar slides and/or a link to the recorded webinar.

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Submitted on Tuesday 28th September 2021 - 21:08
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Tratamiento de Adolescentes con Trastornos por Uso de Drogas

Location: Online

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Submitted on Thursday 7th October 2021 - 09:02
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EMCDDA webinar: Health and social responses to cannabis problems in Europe — time for a paradigm shift?

Location: Online

Objective: To kick off the cannabis webinar series, opening the debate with an all-encompassing overview of the key issues and response options available.

Background:

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Submitted on Thursday 7th October 2021 - 08:56
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Basics of addiction counselling: Theories, practices and skills

Location: Online

This workshop is intended as both an introduction to the revised Module II of the Basics of

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Submitted on Wednesday 4th August 2021 - 08:36
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The increase in alcohol-related deaths: How can we respond?

Location: Online

This joint webinar between

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Submitted on Monday 4th October 2021 - 09:34
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Substance Use in Women Deprived of Liberty: A General Approach and Recent Evidence

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina

ISSUP Argentina

ISSUP Argentina invites you to participate in a webinar presenting a general initial framework and evidence on the characterization and approach to problematic substance use in the population of women deprived of liberty.

The webinar will take place on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (Argentina time)

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Submitted on Friday 20th August 2021 - 04:01
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Global Alcohol Policy Alliance Virtual Event 2021

Location: Online

The Global Alcohol Policy Alliance Virtual Event 2021 will be held 12-14 October 2021, in the same week that was originally planned for GAPC 2021. While GAPC has been postponed to 2023, the GAPA Virtual Event will offer interactive sessions in different time zones.

Each day there will be a session with key-note speakers which will be followed by a regional session with comments from a panel of regional representatives and discussion among participants. 

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Submitted on Saturday 2nd January 2021 - 21:24
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NHS Addictions Provider Alliance 2021 Annual Conference

Location: Online, United Kingdom

The NHS APA invites you to join us at our free and virtual conference on the 13th of October 2021.

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Submitted on Friday 11th June 2021 - 08:47
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International Conference on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users (INHSU)

Location: Sydney

The 9th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis Care in Substance Users will take place in Australia, via a hybrid delivery model.

Join delegates from all over the world, with 20+ sessions from world-leading experts over three days.

For those who can travel, INHSU will be holding a face-to-face event in Sydney, Australia. For those who are unable to travel, INHSU will be hosting conference sessions virtually, available both live and on-demand.

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Submitted on Sunday 11th July 2021 - 11:09
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Rescheduled | Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Eighth Session)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to attend the next Bi-Monthly Webinar in their Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will focus on Standing up to Peer Pressure on Substance Abuse in Schools and was rescheduled following previous connectivity difficulties.
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Submitted on Tuesday 5th October 2021 - 15:37
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Women and alcohol

Location: Online

The alcohol research interest group (ARIG) is hosting a webinar on Alcohol and Women.

The event will take place on the 14th of October.

Speakers:

Dr Emily Nicholls

'I just feel nice with a glass of wine': Doing 'girliness' and 'classiness' through alcohol consumption on a Girls' Night Out

Dr Amanda Atkinson

'Pretty in Pink', 'Gil Power' and 'Send Nudes': An analysis of the targeting and representation of women in alcohol brand and venue marketing on Facebook and Instagram.

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Submitted on Monday 13th September 2021 - 15:48
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Primera Jornada internacional de actualización en salud mental.

Location: Online

Estimados/as , esperando se encuentren bien junto a sus familiares y seres queridos. La presente tiene como fin invitarlas e invitarlos a participar de la Primera Jornada internacional de actualización en salud mental que se realizará el viernes 15 de octubre de 09:00 a 13:00 horas por la plataforma Zoom: 

https://reuna.zoom.us/j/81243150888?pwd=UzdTb1ppbVRGNVpKRTkxK3ZGaUZxQT09

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Submitted on Tuesday 12th October 2021 - 09:14
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Spanish Pre-Conference Session AND Nicotine Pre-Conference Session

Location: Online

On Friday, October 15, 2021 from 11:00am - 6:00pm ET (10CT/9MT/8PT) NAADAC is hosting two engaging Pre-Conference Training Sessions featuring nationally recognized trainers discussing nicotine use disorder and

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Submitted on Friday 20th August 2021 - 14:34
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'Risk taking' - why do teens do the things they do? What can parents do to keep them as safe as possible?

Location: Online

Adolescence is a risky time. As a teen matures and becomes more independent, they experience dramatic hormonal changes, increasing social and peer pressure, and have greater access to

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Submitted on Sunday 17th October 2021 - 10:09
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CND Thematic Sessions on ht eImplementation of All International Drug Policy Commitments

Location: Online

The first intersessional meeting of the 64th session of the Commission will take place from 19-21 October 2021 and will include thematic sessions on the implementation of all international drug policy commitments, following-up to the 2019 Ministerial Declaration

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Submitted on Sunday 17th October 2021 - 09:48
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The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre 2021 Symposium

Location: Online, Australia

The Symposium will showcase the wide variety and depth of research and programs at NDARC, as well as highlight the work of our peer organisations, facilitate dynamic discussions, and provide opportunities to create new connections.

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Submitted on Sunday 18th July 2021 - 17:19
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Wellness Models for Substance Use Prevention (Pre-Recorded): Free Webinar

Location: St. Augustine/Florida, United States

Session Objectives:

  1. Determine the connection between wellness and substance use prevention.
  2. Explore key wellness definitions and models.
  3. Examine evidence-informed wellness guidelines for youth.

Register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qY40JtmFSfieWSIO-32jkQ

Length: 60 minutes 

Date: Wednesday October 20th                   

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Submitted on Wednesday 13th October 2021 - 21:06
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COVID-19 & Substance Use in Canada: Impacts on Consumption, Services, and Service Providers

Location: Ottawa, Canada

ISSUP would like to invite you to attend the upcoming Webinar on COVID-19 & Substance Use in Canada: Impacts on consumption, services, and service providers, presented by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA).
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Submitted on Tuesday 14th September 2021 - 16:44
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Webinar: Crime Trajectories and Drug Use: An Analysis from MMIDA

Location: Santiago, Chile

ISSUP Chile

ISSUP Chile invites you to participate in a webinar on the frequent association between drug use and substance use disorders in adolescents who have broken the law.

The webinar will take place on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 5:30 pm (Chile time)

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Submitted on Saturday 9th October 2021 - 03:31
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Shared decision making in mental health treatment: what clinicians need to know

Location: Online

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify the key rationale for and components of shared decision-making in clinical practice
  • Articulate the potential benefits of shared decision-making for mental health populations, including those with co-occurring alcohol and other drug use conditions
  • Understand ways of facilitating shared decision-making in practice, including via the use of decision-aids.
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Submitted on Sunday 17th October 2021 - 10:11
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Mental Health of Youth and Substance Use: Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine

ISSUP Ukraine are pleased to present the Second Webinar in their Three-Part Series on 'Mental Health of Youth and Substance'. The Second Webinar will focus specifically on Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents.
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Submitted on Monday 11th October 2021 - 10:48
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INL Webinar Week on Public-Private Partnerships to Counter Drug Challenges: October 25-29, 2021

Location: Washington, D.C., United States

INL ISSUP
The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) presents the third annual event on partnering with the private sector to address the world drug problem.
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Submitted on Monday 11th October 2021 - 11:23
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INL’s Webinar Week- Preventing Precursor Chemical Diversion

Location: Online

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) presents the third annual event on partnering with the private sector to address the world drug problem.

The private sector can play a major role in preventing and combating the manufacture, diversion, sale, and misuse of drugs and precursors by mobilizing its unique resources, technologies, and expertise.

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Submitted on Thursday 14th October 2021 - 11:48
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ISSUP Nigeria Conference

Location: Online, Nigeria

ISSUP Nigeria Chapter has scheduled her Annual Conference/General Meeting for Tuesday the 26th of October 2021.

Panelists:

Dr Ngozi Madubuike

Professor Michael Exenwa

Ambassador Christogonus C. Ibe

Dr Bassey Edet

Guest Speakers:

Professor Michael Ezenwa

Dr Musa Shehu Dan Daura

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Submitted on Monday 25th October 2021 - 10:57
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INL's Webinar Week- Recovery-Ready Workplaces

Location: Online

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) presents the third annual event on partnering with the private sector to address the world drug problem.

The private sector can play a major role in preventing and combating the manufacture, diversion, sale, and misuse of drugs and precursors by mobilizing its unique resources, technologies, and expertise.

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Submitted on Friday 15th October 2021 - 15:11
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DGHRI Seminar Series: Depression & Substance Use, A Global Gender Perspective

Location: Washington, D.C.

ISSUP
The Duluth Global Health Research Institute (DGHRI) and Africa and the Middle East Congress on Addiction (AMECA) at the University of Minnesota invite you to join the webinar "Depression and Substance Use Comorbidity: A Global Gender Perspective."
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Submitted on Friday 15th October 2021 - 09:08
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The 5th Biennial National Symposium on Drugs and Drug Control Policy in Nigeria

Location: venue to be announced, Nigeria

CRISA are happy to announce the 5th Biennial National Symposium on Drugs and Drug Control Policy in Nigeria. You are hereby invited to present your work and participate in discussions on the drug and alcohol situation in Nigeria. Special attention will be devoted to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the availability and use of psychoactive substances and other

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Submitted on Monday 14th June 2021 - 09:48
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18th European Aids Conference

Location: London and Online

In 2021, the 18th European AIDS Conference will be online & onsite in London, United Kingdom,
October 27-30, 2021.

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Submitted on Friday 18th June 2021 - 08:41
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Update Conference on Addiction Prevention in the Workplace

Location: Quito, Ecuador

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In collaboration with ISSUP Argentina, ISSUP Ecuador is pleased to invite you to attend the Update on Addiction Prevention at Work.

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Submitted on Monday 20th September 2021 - 22:15
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Planet Youth Guidebook Launch Event

Location: Online

The Planet Youth Guidebook Launch Event will take place October 27th 2021.

The Planet Youth team has recently published a complete guidebook for the Planet Youth method. The book covers all the processes from the planning phase to the implementation phase and describes best practices and deep know-how for a successful work.  

 The event will be broadcast both in English and Spanish. 

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Submitted on Tuesday 26th October 2021 - 10:29
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INL's Webinar Week- Quality Assurance in Treatment

Location: Online

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) presents the third annual event on partnering with the private sector to address the world drug problem.

The private sector can play a major role in preventing and combating the manufacture, diversion, sale, and misuse of drugs and precursors by mobilizing its unique resources, technologies, and expertise.

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Submitted on Friday 15th October 2021 - 15:14
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NAADAC 2021 Annual Conference

Location: Online

NAADAC is excited to announce that the NAADAC 2021 Annual Conference will be held virtually from October 28-30, 2021!

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Submitted on Monday 19th April 2021 - 09:06
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INL's Webinar Week-Drug Sales Over the Internet

Location: Online

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) presents the third annual event on partnering with the private sector to address the world drug problem.

The private sector can play a major role in preventing and combating the manufacture, diversion, sale, and misuse of drugs and precursors by mobilizing its unique resources, technologies, and expertise.

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Submitted on Friday 15th October 2021 - 15:16
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Global Developments on HIV/AIDS and UNODC's partnership with Civil Society

Location: Online

Webinar for civil society partners in English with interpretation into French, Russian and Spanish.
Agenda: 

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Submitted on Tuesday 12th October 2021 - 09:16
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INL's Webinar Week- The Drug Trade and Illicit Finance

Location: Online

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) presents the third annual event on partnering with the private sector to address the world drug problem.

The private sector can play a major role in preventing and combating the manufacture, diversion, sale, and misuse of drugs and precursors by mobilizing its unique resources, technologies, and expertise.

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Submitted on Friday 15th October 2021 - 15:18
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