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The Adolescent Brain: A second window of opportunity
Adolescence is one of the most dramatic periods of human development. As well as undergoing important physical changes, adolescents are continuing to develop their identity, which is shaped by the environment and the important relationships...
Sujatha Daruwo Project Sri Lanka
Introducing a project run since 2016 by the Preventive Education and Training Unit of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board of Sri Lanka. This project is called "Sujatha Daruwo" or "legitimize children" in English.
Project delivery...
UTC University Training in Ukraine
The Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) University training took place in Ukraine from the 10th to the 14th of March, 2020.
The aim of the training was to ensure that the multidisciplinary teams tackling substance use and addiction...
Empowering Students for Just Societies: A Handbook for Primary School Teachers
Foreword
Education has transformative power. It is broadly recognized that education plays a pivotal role in shaping the values of future generations and creating inclusive, peaceful, just and sustainable societies. To ensure that the next...
CCSA Alcohol Resources
Healthcare and allied health professionals — including family physicians, nurses, addiction specialists, psychologists and social workers — use alcohol screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) to help individuals...
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder in Jails and Prisons: A Planning and Implementation Toolkit
People who have been incarcerated are approximately 100 times more likely to die by overdose in the first two weeks after their release than the general public. Despite high rates of opioid use disorder among justice-involved individuals...
Universal Treatment Curricula (UTC) Refresher Training and International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP) Examination for Treatment Practitioners in Pakistan
Working jointly the International Society of Substance Use Professional (ISSUP) Pakistan National Chapter and Drug Advisory Program (DAP) of the Colombo Plan, in collaboration with the US Department of State Bureau of International...
The Best Way to Ditch Bad Habits: What Science Can Teach Us
Changing your lifestyle and making the decision to ditch bad habits can be a challenge for us all.
Researchers from Kings College London and the University of York recommend some simple techniques that have been scientifically proven to...
ICUDDR Conference 2020: Call for Proposals & Save the Date!
The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) will be holding its annual conference at the Sukosol Hotel in Bangkok Thailand, July 13-15, 2020. Conference registration will begin March 1st.
ICUDDR is now...
Scaife Medical Student Fellowship in Substance Use Disorders
With the generous support of the Scaife Family Foundation, the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA) is able to conduct this specialised program.
The program offers medical students an intensive learning...
UTC 6 and UTC 7 Training Report
The Education and Training Unit of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) organised training on “UTC 06- Case Management for Addiction Professionals and UTC 07- Crisis Intervention for Addiction Professionals” for 28 staff...
National Addiction-Specific Institutional Infrastructure – Fundamental Prerequisite for Successful Implementation of Specialized Academic Degree Study Programmes: A Case Study in Historical Perspective
Objective: Human resources are crucial for addiction treatment and prevention services, as well as for science and research. The aim of this historical case study is to explain and demonstrate the role of specialized university academic...
Post Event Resources: 2019 NDARC Annual Research Symposium
The 2019 National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC) Annual Research Symposium was held on Wednesday, 16 October 2019 at the John Niland Scientia Conference and Events Centre, UNSW Sydney.
NDARC have put together a selection of...
NAADAC Free Webinar Series
NAADAC is happy to offer free addiction-specific education through its Free Webinar Series.
The 2019 Free Webinar Series releases two live webinars per month, which are then captured and made available for future viewing in NAADAC's Free...
ASAP-Training Newsletter
The aim of the ASAP training project is to build effective drug prevention results across Europe, based on prevention systems analysis and widespread professional training.
The ASAP training project will work to identify the strengths and...
Training on Basic Counselling Skills for Addiction Professional - Final Report
In order to appropriately address the concerning global levels of substance use and substance use disorders, it is vital that staff are trained to deliver evidence-based treatment.
At the start of November 2019, the Education and Training...
International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP) Webinar
Do you want the substance use professionals in your area to receive the International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP) credential?
This webinar discusses how you can host testing for the ICAP certificates at your University.
In...
UNODC-WHO Joint Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care
Both the WHO and UNODC strive to address the complex issues presented by drug use and dependence.
The vision: The effective and humane treatment for all people with drug use disorders. Nothing less than would be expected for any other...
International Drug Abuse Research Training Opportunities
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has put together a list of research and training opportunities for available for the U.S. and International scientists.
Find out more about the different opportunities below.
UNODC Conducts Training on Psychoactive Substance Use for Policymakers
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held a training for high-level participants to address the nature, prevention and treatment of drug use disorders from 22-24 October 2019, in Brasilia, Brazil. The meeting gathered about...
