Professional Development and Training

Ongoing education aimed at enhancing the competencies of the substance use workforce to deliver evidence-based care effectively, including accreditation. 

Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

Reading List
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As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research.
ISSUP Reading List

Credentialing Conversations

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Online

Missed the first credentialing session? Now is your chance. The Center for Credentialing and Accreditation invites you to join an interactive session on May 21, 8 AM US EST. Discover how ICAP promotes workforce excellence as employers and learn how ICAP strengthens your professional credibility as employees. Participate in the live Q&A and learn actionable takeaways.

Time: 1:00PM UTC / 8:00AM US EST

ICUDDR Africa Regional Conference 2025

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Cairo
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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.

Building a Competent Addiction Workforce: The Significance of International Certified Addiction Professionals (ICAP) Certification

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Online

We are pleased to announce that we are hosting the webinar on "Building a Competent Addiction Workforce: The Significance of International Certified Addiction Professionals (ICAP) Certification". ICUDDR’s Associate Director for Credentialing and Certification, Dr. Carmel Clancy, will present the needs of the addiction workforce, the benefits for career development, and the value of ICAP certification.

ICUDDR