Location: Mangalore, India (Online Live sessions), India
The Ecolink Institute, Mangalore, India is starting its 6th international batch on Universal Treatment Curriculum on Substance Use Disorder from 02 October 2021. This is a weekend course and classes are held only on Saturdays from 3 PM (Indian Standard Time). The participants will be also prepared and facilitated to take the online examination by the Global Center for Credentialing and Examination (GCCC) through NAADAC, United States. We have successfully completed 3 batches already and the first batch members have received their ICAP credentials. Admission started. Apply soon.
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 :
#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 addiction and raising awareness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Objective: To kick off the cannabis webinar series, opening the debate with an all-encompassing overview of the key issues and response options available.
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 Addiction Counseling: Desk Reference and a refresher on addiction counseling to assist those preparing to take the NCC AP credentialing tests.
Presenter Don P. Osborn, PhD, LCAC, MAC, will discuss theoretically-based approaches to counseling, counseling practices, modalities, and skills, and considerations for special populations in addiction counseling.
The increase in alcohol-related deaths: How can we respond?
Location: Online
This joint webinar between Addiction Professionals and DDN will look at the statistics behind the worrying increase in alcohol-related deaths and will consider the causes, and what we can do to prevent further increases.
We have a panel of experts to discuss these issues including:
Chair: Dr Steve Brinksman, Clinical Director, Addiction Professionals
Kate Hall, Head of Operations, Substance Misuse Division, GMMH NHS Foundation Trust
Kieran Doherty Head of Quality and Governance, Inclusion
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.
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)
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.
The NHS APA invites you to join us at our free and virtual conference on the 13th of October 2021.
Stigma all too often prevents a person from seeking or accessing the vital treatment and support they need to recover from addiction.
Addressing the problem of stigma, which has clouded addiction treatment services for far too long, is a critical element to improving understanding of the complex issues surrounding addiction and a vital step in improving access to treatment and services.
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.
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.
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 addiction, mental health, and immigration. Earn 6 CEs per session.
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:
'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 alcohol and other drugs.
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
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.
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).
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)
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.
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.
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.
INL Webinar Week on Public-Private Partnerships to Counter Drug Challenges: October 25-29, 2021
Location: Washington, D.C., United States
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.
DGHRI Seminar Series: Depression & Substance Use, A Global Gender Perspective
Location: Washington, D.C.
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."
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.
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 addictive behaviours.
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.
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.
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.
NAADAC is excited to announce that the NAADAC 2021 Annual Conference will be held virtually from October 28-30, 2021!
Last year, the virtual NAADAC 2020 Annual Conference brought together over 1,300 addiction-focused professionals from all 50 states and 13 countries! Our virtual conference platform offered attendees the unique opportunity to network with addiction professionals from across the globe while learning about the latest information on today's most relevant addiction-related topics.
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.
