Policy Advocacy

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

Collaborating Effectively with Government

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Online

Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET

Substance use is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted response. Municipal leaders often need to work with other levels of government to achieve the changes they want to see in their communities. Learn how smaller municipalities are collaborating with other levels of government to address the substance use challenges their communities are facing.

How Data Can Help Municipalities

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Online

Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET

The most effective solutions are driven by data. Learn how smaller municipalities can use different types and sources of data to identify the substance use issues most impacting their community and the best way to address them.

25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology

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Athens
Greece

The Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology (ESC) is one of Europe's most significant gatherings of criminologists and professionals in related fields. It provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all over the world to discuss and share their work on various aspects of criminology, criminal justice, and related social sciences.

CADCA’s 24th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute

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Nashville
United States

Join us for CADCA’s 24th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute, where professionals from across the substance use prevention field come together for four days of hands-on workshops, insights from experts, and networking opportunities! This event brings together industry leaders, master trainers, coalition members, and CADCA staff to share the latest cutting-edge strategies, best practices, and innovative solutions to common challenges.

From Drug Use Prevention to Social Integration: Thematic Discussions (1)

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Online

What does the new resolution on evidence-based prevention adopted at the 2025 United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs and other recent political agreements on prevention tell us? What role can governments, civil society and academia play in implementing them?

 

Natalia Riffo. National Director, SENDA, Government of Chile

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!