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. 

Use Artificial Intelligence To Curb Alcohol Abuse

Opinion piece, commentary
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When was the last time you “spoke” to a chatbot or virtual assistant? From which outfit suits a specific function, responding to interview questions, recipes, today’s weather, gift ideas, the list is endless. Just as we asked where we would...

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

 - 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

Towards an Empowered Future

News
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As the first quarter of 2025 comes to an end, the ISSUP Philippine Chapter continues to strengthen its partnerships and broaden its influence across national and international platforms. The past months have been marked by crucial...

International Medicine in Addiction Conference (IMiA25)

 - 
Sydney
, 
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.