Treatment

The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing. 

The 4th International Congress on Addictive Behavior and Dual Diagnosis

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Budapest
, 
Hungary

The 4th International Congress on Addictive Behavior and Dual Diagnosis will be organized around the theme “Exploring Advance Methodologies for Addiction & Mental Disorders Treatment”

Dual Diagnosis 2019 is comprised of keynote and speakers sessions on the latest cutting edge research designed to offer comprehensive global discussions that address current issues in Dual Diagnosis 2019.

9th International Workshop on HIV Persistence during Therapy

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Miami
, 
United States

The 9th International Workshop on HIV Persistence during Therapy will be held in Miami, from December 10-13, 2019.

It is the only scientific event tackling the topics of HIV Persistence, HIV Reservoirs and HIV Cure that attracts, every 2 years, VIPs and young investigators. Its quality increases at each edition, with more and more fresh data not yet shown elsewhere nor published.

Abstract topics:

International Drug Abuse Research Society Meeting

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Casablanca
, 
United States

International Drug Abuse Research Society is an international scientific organisation that promotes and fosters the research and collaboration of scientists around the world in the area of substances of abuse and addiction.

The focus is to foster research in molecular, cellular and systems biology and includes neuropharmacological, neurobehavioral, neurochemical and neuroanatomical themes.

Building Healthy Communities: Stories of Resilience and Hope

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Brisbane

The Mental Health Services (TheMHS) Conference is Australasia’s leading and most diverse mental health conference – and we will be holding our annual conference in Brisbane this August.

The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Building Healthy Communities: Stories of Resilience and Hope’.

Alcohol Use Disorders and the Heart

Scientific article
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The negative impact of harmful substance use on societies physical and mental wellbeing is a global issue. Substance use disorders are associated with a significant disease burden. In recognition of this, Addiction is initiating a new...

European Society for Social Drug Research

 - 
Riga
, 
Latvia

The ESSD was founded in 1990 as an association of European social scientists working on drug issues. Its principal aim is to promote social science approaches (especially qualitative research) to drug research, with special reference to the situation in Europe.

50 Años de Atención de las Adicciones

 - 
Mexico City

This year Centers for Youth Integration, AC (CIJ) celebrates 50 years of uninterrupted work in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, research and addiction training. 

That is why the 20th International Congress on Addictions will commemorate these 50 years of attention to drug use.