Addiction

Careers in Social Work: Career Resource

Website

Social Work is rich, stimulating, and one of the few careers which enables you to stand up for social injustice. The field of social work spans across multiple career options, depending on the type of social work degree you pursue and your...

Access to Drug Treatment Services in Nigeria: The Challenge of Addiction Workforce

4 June 2020

Webinar

ISSUP ICUDDR

Addiction Debates: Hot Topics from Policy to Practice

Book

Addiction Debates explores the tumultuous landscape of addiction research, policy and practice. Covering all the 'hot topics' of the day in a balanced and informative manner, Comiskey provides international perspectives on each topic...

Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria

Scientific article

1 January 2020

One area of substance misuse among adolescents that is currently a problem, and has not been fully understood in the Nigerian context is the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse. Thus, to inform policy actions for reducing...

Webinar: Advocating for Addiction Science Programs at the University Level

6 May 2020

Webinar

Advocating for Addiction Science Programs at the University Level

ICUDDR

When: May 6th at 10 AM BST

Presented by: Matej Kosir, Director, the Utrip Research and Development Institute (UTRIP)

Serving Families Affected by SUD/MH During COVID-19

17 April 2020

Webinar

United States

The Center on Addiction is supporting families impacted by problems due to substance use that may face new difficulties because of COVID-19.

COVID-19 and Substance Use Disorders: Recommendations for a Comprehensive Healthcare Response

Scientific article

12 April 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has become a sudden public health issue that has affected all communities around the world. Everyone has had to make adjustments to their lifestyles in a united effort to slow the spread of disease and prevent as...

AATOD Guidance to Opioid Treatment Programmes (OTPs) in Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

As the COVID-19 global crisis continues, it is vital that Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) remain stable sources of treatment for patients receiving support for opioid use disorders. The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid...

Resources for Addiction Treatment Providers

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

It is not always straight forward to find information and reliable resources on telehealth, state policies on OTP operation during this crisis, and insurance guidance. To support treatment provides, Shatterproof has gathered a list of...

Introduction to Addiction Prevention for Academics: An Original E-learning Module Based on EUPC

21 May 2020

Online

- Global -

Summary: This learning collaborative will provide support and instruction in using the new e-learning module based on EUPC. Our instructor will train people how to use it and integrate it into their academic programs/courses.