Policy Advocacy

Informing local, national, and international policy to manage and reduce substance use e.g., drug policy reform, legislation and regulations, education. 

2026 National Drug Control Strategy - The White House

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The 2026 National Drug Control Strategy outlines a comprehensive roadmap to reduce illicit drug use and protect communities across the United States. It prioritizes stopping the flow of drugs and precursor chemicals at all borders through...
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Playing legislative catch-up: Drug law reform in the Pacific

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Drug trafficking in the Pacific is rapidly expanding, shifting countries from transit points to consumer and production markets. However, many national laws remain outdated, as they were designed for earlier challenges like cannabis and are...

Policy Brief: Scam Centres – Combating a Global Phenomenon

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Short Summary Scam centres are a fast-growing global organized crime threat, generating over $1 trillion in losses in 2024. They use technology and psychological manipulation to target victims worldwide, supported by global criminal...

Integrating Addiction Medicine with Treatment Courts Course

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Online
United States

This 4-hour course is designed for medical providers practicing addiction medicine who interact with treatment courts and the justice system. Clinicians will explore the complexities of treating justice-involved individuals and apply practical strategies through case-based learning to enhance collaboration, advocate for evidence-based care, and improve coordination with community resources. 

Preventina (PreventAdvisor)

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On 9 March 2026, we officially launched Preventina (PreventAdvisor)—an AI chatbot designed to support prevention science, policy, and practice. This is not a generic chatbot. Preventina is built on a curated knowledge base of verified...

Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) conference 2026

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Utah
United States

The Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) conference brings together researchers, policymakers, and treatment providers to solve the problems of inequity, access, effectiveness, and implementation of addiction services.

The New European Union Drugs Strategy

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Online

Date: Thursday 19th March, 2026

Time: 14:30 - 15:30 CEST Brussels local time

In December 2025, the European Union adopted a new drugs strategy. What are the priorities? What's new? How might this affect in practice? Its coordinator, Jo De Cock, will present it and answer questions from representatives of civil society and academia.

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12th Annual Addiction Leadership Conference (ALC)

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California
United States

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Get prepared by CCAPP’s Governmental Affairs team on innovative ways to speak with your representative in person.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

CEOs, executives, and directors will gain a comprehensive understanding about admissions and marketing.

19th European Public Health Conference

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Bilbao
Spain

The 19th European Public Health Conference in Bilbao, Spain, will explore and debate current research and policy challenges in population health. For this conference, we will focus on the highly interconnected issues of urbanization, equity, and climate resilience.

Main conference 11 – 13 November 2026

Pre-conferences 10 November 2026