Implementation Science

Optimising the integration of evidence-based interventions for substance use into real-world settings, improving outcomes and accessibility. 

Call for Review: School-Based Substance Use Prevention Standards

Scientific article
We’re excited to share that the School-Based Substance Use Prevention, Education, and Intervention: A Multi-Tiered and Developmental Approach for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Schools (PRV STD-16:2025), is now open for public review in both...

Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 34th Annual Meeting

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Washington DC
United States

Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference-the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 34th Annual Meeting held in person May 26-29, 2026, in Washington, DC. This year’s theme is “New Horizons in Prevention Science: Multilevel Interventions for Systemic Challenges.”

Implementation Science in Higher Education: Identifying Key Determinants in the Selection of Evidence-Based Alcohol and Substance Prevention and Treatment

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Online

Alcohol and substance use remains a concern among emerging adults including university students. Evidence-based prevention and treatment for this population are available but implementation varies. Learn about the barriers and facilitators of these interventions through this webinar.

Time: 8:30AM US EST / 1:30PM UTC

Presenter:

Ashley C. Helle, Ph.D.

Bridging the Research-Practice Gap: A Primer on Implementation Science

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Online

Understand the key concepts of implementation science and how it can improve the delivery of evidence-based practices, including identifying barriers and facilitators in substance use prevention, treatment, and long-term recovery.

Time: August 28, 2025 @ 8:00AM EST

Presenter:

Dr. Kimberly Johnson, 

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.”

ICUDDR Africa Regional Conference 2025

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Cairo
Egypt

Role of Universities in Shaping the Future: Advancing Substance Use Education, Research and Policy in Africa

Join the 2025 ICUDDR Africa Region Conference, the 17th Kasr Al Ainy Psychiatry Congress, and the 14th Kasr Al Ainy Child Psychiatry Congress, April 23-25, 2025, at Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University.