Policy
International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) Conference 2026
The 19th annual ISSDP Conference will be held in Perth Australia hosted by the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University. It will be led by ISSDP members Simon Lenton, Paul Dietze and Bronwyn Myers, with Paul Dessauer – Peer Based Harm Reduction WA and Bep Uink – Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet. More details to come!
Alcohol Policy 21 Conference
Celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the Alcohol Policy Conference (AP21) September 28 - October, 2026 · Washington, DC
Why We Serve (and Drink) Alcohol at Substance Abuse Events and Why We Should Stop: An Autoethnography
INTRODUCTION: Alcohol consumption is fully integrated into rituals and celebrations, generating social pressures that affect individuals, especially those with a history of drug dependence. The normalization of alcohol use is evident in...
European Drugs Summer School 2026
Held in Lisbon, this face-to-face two-week course places special focus on 'A whole-of-society approach to drugs', examining how communities, professionals, policymakers and people who use substances and their families can move from awareness to effective action.
Mental Health Policy in the Management of Drug Abuse Disorders
The issue of drug (NAPZA) abuse at the global, regional, and national levels remains a serious public health issue, with widespread impacts on social, economic, and security domains. Based on the 2023 National Survey on Drug Abuse conducted by BNN, BRIN, and BPS, the prevalence rate of drug abuse in Indonesia among individuals aged 15–64 years was1.73%, equivalent to approximately 3.33 million people. Furthermore, the prevalence rate of drug use was 2.20%, or approximately 4.24 million people.
CPDD 88th Annual Scientific Meeting
Get ready for one of the most anticipated events in the field! The College on Problems of Drug Dependence invites you to join top researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and innovators for an unforgettable experience of cutting-edge science, collaboration, and discovery in Portland this June. Early bird registration is now open. Secure your spot today.
The Relationship between Food Addiction, Health Promoting Lifestyles, and Academic Achievement Among University Students
Background University students are in a transitional stage characterized by lifestyle changes, academic stress, and increased vulnerability to risky health behaviors, including food addiction. Food addiction has been linked to poor academic...
Securing funding for Drug Demand Reduction
Tuesday November 25th, 2025 from 14:00 - 15:00 CEST
Amidst a changing international context, how can we raise and maintain the resources needed to continue reducing drug use?
Moderating - Oriol Esculies, Proyecto Hombre, Spain, and Souraya Frem, CDLL, Lebanon
Financial strategies - Jan Peloza, Impact Hub Ljubljana, Slovenia
Initial stakeholder perceptions around opioid settlement funds in Pennsylvania
Background The opioid epidemic continues to pose significant challenges in the United States, with over 75% of nearly 107,000 drug overdose deaths in 2022 involving opioids. Recently, efforts to curb the epidemic have made strides...
2026 CADCA Annual National Leadership Forum
Join us from February 2–5, 2026 for the premier training event for community leaders, coalition members, and advocates committed to the prevention field. CADCA equips coalitions with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to create positive change in their communities, and this year’s Forum promises to be our most impactful yet.