James

WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository

Shared by James - 5 June 2023
WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository
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Websites
On Thursday, June 1st, the WHO launched the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository, which provides health professionals and drug policy experts with a single searchable database to freely access all technical reports on over 450 substances reviewed by the ECDD.
Edie

Treatment for drug and alcohol misuse should involve families and communities

Shared by Edie - 27 May 2023

Alcohol and other drug treatment are generally only provided for individuals, often away from their families. Treatment aims to improve well-being and reduce the harms of substance use and families and communities can play a significant role in an individuals journey through recovery.

This article, published in the Conversation, explores the potential role of families in treatment in Australia.

The authors go on to suggest 3 ways of expanding access and creating a family-focused model of treatment.

Edie

2023 NDARC Annual Research Symposium

Shared by Edie - 17 May 2023
Event Date
Location:
Sydney
Australia

The 2023 NDARC Annual Research Symposium is being held on Friday, 27 October 2023.

The event is being held at the John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney (map reference G19) and will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend...

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Edie

Trends in Overdose and Other Drug-Induced Deaths in Australia

Shared by Edie - 7 May 2023
Published by
NDARC

This report presents the most recent and in-depth data on overdose and drug-induced deaths in Australia, covering the period 2002 to 2021. It is the most recent output in a series of annual publications on trends in drug overdose deaths issued by Drug Trends for over 20 years. 

This publication...

Edie

The 2023 MARC Symposium

Shared by Edie - 3 May 2023
Event Date
Location:
Monash
Australia

The 2023 MARC Symposium will bring together world-leading addiction researchers from across Monash University and the broader sector to discuss and address harms relating to alcohol, other drugs and gambling. 

This year's keynote...

Edie

Current trends in overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia: Release of the 2023 report

Shared by Edie - 7 April 2023
Event Date
Location:
Online

This webinar will present new and most current data on trends in overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia, coinciding with the release of the 21st annual national report.

Speaker:

Amy Peacock is an Associate Professor and...

Edie

2023 Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference

Shared by Edie - 28 November 2022
Event Date
Location:
Gold Coast
Australia

The Pinnacle Event for Behavioural Health, Addiction Treatment, and Mental Health Experts.
Wednesday 26 April – Friday 28 April 2023
RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast

Theme: Connecting, Collaborating and Creating Better Communities

...
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Edie

International Medicine in Addiction Conference

Shared by Edie - 28 November 2022
Event Date
Location:
Melbourne
Australia

International Medicine in Addiction (IMiA) Conference

17-19 February 2023, Melbourne, Australia.

IMiA 2023 program will be two and a half day program, showcasing international and local professionals. Throughout the program common...

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Kenneth Dewayne Harrison PsyD.

Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS)-SA: Implementation, Results, and Implications for Policy

Shared by Kenneth Dewayne Harrison PsyD. - 28 October 2022
Watch video, how can I, request certificate?
Thank you,
Kenneth Dewayne Harrison, PsyD, Retired
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ISSUP Webinars
ISSUP South Africa, ITTC-SA and SAMRC - GATS-SA, are pleased to present their Webinar Series on Tobacco Use in South Africa.
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Edie

Guam's 3rd Annual Conference on Substance Use Disorders among Pacific Islanders

Shared by Edie - 24 May 2022
Would like to request, for instructions per Australia and Oceania,
Network online and with whom? So that I, may partake in the learning Guam among Pacific Islanders?

Thank you,
Iam a member with ISSUP-USA
kennetharrisonphd@gmail.com
Event Date
Location:
Online

The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center and Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center cordially invite you to save the date for Guam’s Third Annual Conference on Substance Use Disorders among Pacific Islanders. This live...

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Edie

New Zealand Announces Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan

Shared by Edie - 9 December 2021

New Zealand is making history with the launch of a bold Smokefree Action Plan that aims to reduce daily smoking prevalence to less than 5 percent for all population groups across the country by 2025. 

The aim of the new plan is to eliminate inequities in smoking rates and smoking-related illnesses, ensure children never start smoking and remain smoke-free and increase the number of people who successfully quit smoking.

The action plan includes 6 focus areas to reduce the availability, addictiveness and appeal of smoked tobacco products.

Focus areas outlined by the Ministry of Health...

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Joanna

Abstract submission deadline extended to 31st October!!

Shared by Joanna - 1 October 2021

Abstract submission deadline extended!The abstract submission deadline EXTENDED! Abstract submissions for our event taking place online and in person in Abu Dhabi: 11-16th May, 2022 has been extended to 31st October! Find out more about the event and submit your abstract: issup.net/event2022

Event partners: ICUDDR, INL and NRC

Watch our announcement here :) 

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Edie

Guam’s Second Annual Conference on Substance Use Disorders Among Pacific Islanders

Shared by Edie - 2 August 2021
Event Date
Location:
Online

Guam’s Second Annual Conference  on Substance Use Disorders Among Pacific Islanders will take place on the 21st-22nd of September. You can register for the event here.

Earn up to 8.0 CEs while attending presentations in the following...

Edie

The National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre 2021 Symposium

Shared by Edie - 18 July 2021
Event Date
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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Italian
Edie

International Conference on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users (INHSU)

Shared by Edie - 11 July 2021
Event Date
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...

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Italian
Edie

Joint Australasian Sexual Health and HIV&AIDS Conferences (online)

Shared by Edie - 11 July 2021
Event Date
Location:
Online
Australia

Joint Australasian HIV&AIDS and Sexual Health Conferences will once again be hosted in a virtual format between 6 to 9 September, following the success of last year’s inaugural virtual conferences.

The Australasian HIV&AIDS Conference...

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