Addiction

World Drug Day

News

The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as 'World Drug Day', is celebrated annually on 26 June. The theme of World Drug Day 2020 is "Better Knowledge for Better Care." The field of addressing the drug...

Overview of University-based Academic Programmes in Addiction Studies in Africa

Scientific article

19 June 2020

Abstract Aim: The aim was to map and describe the university-based addiction studies programs in Africa, as part of continuing international research. Methods: The study was conducted in 2016–2017. The first phase was based on Google and...

COVID-19: Online and Remote Resources for Addiction Support

Website

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has put together information on the potential implications of this pandemic on those who struggle with substance use disorder. The social distancing that is required during this COVID-19 outbreak has put...

Twitter Chat on Opioid Use Disorder and Nutrition

24 June 2020

Tampa

United States

ICUDDR invites you to join this twitter chat on Opioid Use Disorder and Nutrition with expert panellists Khary Rigg, Ph.D. and Melody Chavez, MPH, RDN, LDN

ISSUP Webinar: Motivational Interviewing Course Session 4

19 June 2020

London

United Kingdom

ISSUP virtual training course on Motivational Interviewing presented by Igor Koutsenok, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry.

ISSUP Igor Koutsenok Motivational Interviewing

ISAM Webinar Series on COVID-19 and SUD: A Global Perspective on Challenges and Solutions 3rd Meeting

Video and audio recordings

Helping People With Addiction Stay Connected During COVID-19

Video and audio recordings

7 May 2020

This webinar is the first in a series called “Supporting People With Addiction During COVID-19”, hosted by the National Academy of Medicine and the American Society for Addiction Medicine.

Advocating for Addiction Science Programs at the University Level

Video and audio recordings

11 June 2020

Matej Kosir, Director, the Utrip Research and Development Institute (UTRIP) discusses how to successfully advocate for new university programming on drug demand reduction.

Caring for Patients with Chronic Pain: Perspectives from Clinicians -Opioid Collab Listening Session

Video and audio recordings

The Action Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic held a web-based listening session that focused on the perspectives and experiences of clinicians caring for patients with chronic, non-cancer pain. This is a recording of that...

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

Video and audio recordings

8 June 2020

Presentation by Drs. Chia Francis and Mashika Esther This webinar will illuminate the level of drug use in Nigeria, efforts made so far to address access to drug abuse treatment services in Nigeria, and details of a study regarding access...