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. 

Intermediate Motivational Interviewing

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Online

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with a review of the spirit and micro skills of MI, and focuses on using the strategies of the model to elicit change talk in conversation.

The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence Conference 2025

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Philadelphia
United States

The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence works with federal and state agency officials concerning opioid treatment policy throughout the United States. We also work with our partner, the World Federation for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, with regard to international initiatives and working with designated agencies within the United Nations.
 

Drink and Drugs News Conference 2025

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Birmingham
United Kingdom

DATE: Thursday 10th July 2025
VENUE: The National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham

We’re excited to announce The DDN Conference 2025!

An Affirming and Effective Substance Use Disorder Curriculum for the LGBTQ+ Community

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Online

Studies have shown that people in the LGBTQ+ community are four times more likely to struggle with a substance use disorder. Although this population is at much higher risk, there has been a significant shortage of affirming services explicitly designed to meet their needs. This presentation will show how the new EABT substance use disorder curriculum designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community is helping to fill that void.

International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol & Other Drugs (INEBRIA) 2025

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San Francisco
United States

We are thrilled to welcome you to the INEBRIA 2025 San Francisco Conference, the 21st annual INEBRIA conference.  The theme of this year’s conference is “Screening and brief intervention: Expanding the evidence base on innovative approaches, clinical outcomes, implementation and sustainment.”

8th International Capacity Building Program

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Istanbul
Türkiye

The International Capacity Building Program of Green Crescent is organized annually by the International Federation of Green Crescents as a sum of all capacity building activities to improve the scientific, academic and advocacy development of the Country Green Crescents, to increase their national, regional and international activities, to share best practices among each other and to improve their vision with the training and implementation s