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. 

International Medicine in Addiction Conference (IMiA25)

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Sydney
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Australia

We are excited to welcome you to the premier gathering of medical professionals, researchers, and thought leaders in the field of addiction medicine.

The 2025 International Medicine in Addiction Conference brings together a community dedicated to advancing evidence-based practices, fostering collaboration, and addressing the challenges of addiction in all its forms.

International Conference on Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior

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Macau
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China

The Asian Association for Substance Abuse Research & Addictive Behavior Prevention and Treatment invites abstract submissions for its conference to be held in Macau. This conference aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss critical issues, recent advances, and innovative approaches in substance abuse research, prevention, and treatment of addictive behaviors.

Experiences of UTC-Trained Addiction Professionals

Scientific article
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In response to the emerging recognition of the need for Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) for treating PSUDs, the Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) was conceptualized as a training series that is being conducted globally. This study delved...

Motivational Interviewing: A Pathway to Partnership in Care

Opinion piece, commentary
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) has long been a personal favourite amongst intervention modalities. Much of the work my teams and I have done in the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of Cape Town has been anchored in MI’s core...