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. 

Motivational Interviewing in Practice, An African Journey: Stories from the Frontline of Care

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Online

Stories from the Frontline of Care. Join hosts Drs William Miller, Goodman Sibeko and team to hear stories from the frontline of care in Africa. How might motivational interviewing fit it? Does it help to relieve practitioner stress? And patient outcomes?

This Webinar is the second of a series focussed on Motivational Interviewing in Africa.  

Civil Society and COVID-19 – responses during the pandemic

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Online

The event will give an overview of responses to the COVID-19 pandemic by civil society organisations across the globe and showcase practical examples of NGOs upholding health and other important services during a time of crisis.

It will be held on Zoom with interpretation in French, Russian and Spanish.