The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) was established in 2016 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation in March, 2018. The goal of ICUDDR is to support development of competencies and skills of addiction professionals, to meet an increasing demand for prevention and treatment services. Toward this end, the purpose of ICUDDR is to facilitate networking among universities to promote high-quality education and training in the field of addiction prevention and treatment. It also pursues related applied addictions research, outreach and advocacy. ICUDDR supports the formation of academic programmes in addiction studies at a time when demand is at an all-time high. Currently, many institutions are establishing addiction specialties in medicine, and many physicians and other health care professionals could benefit from continuing education to prevent and treat substance use disorders. The creation of effective academic programmes in addiction studies hinges on the awareness that new and enhanced prevention and treatment systems and services require a specialised and multidisciplinary workforce that is educated and trained to deliver these services.
Please visit ICCUDR’s website for more information on ICUDDR membership, events and activities: www.icuddr.org
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.
Collaboration between law enforcement and public health is crucial for fostering community safety and well-being. Traditionally, these fields have operated separately—law enforcement focusing on crime prevention and public health addressing disease and health promotion.
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,
This webinar will explore the complex intersection of substance use and social vulnerability. Systemic, environmental, and individual risk factors will be presented together with culturally competend prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies.
Time: August 18, 2025 @ 8:00AM EST
Presenters:
Sr Immaculate Muthoni, Legal Officer, Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Join the Center for Credentialing & Accreditation (CCA) team for the next session of the Credentialing Conversations interactive series: The Value of ICAP in Workforce Excellence.
Participate in the live Q&A and learn actionable takeaways.
Time: July 16, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST
Presenters:
Center for Credentialing & Accreditation Team
Learn about practical framewords for enhancing first-degree medical and nursing education in mental, neurological, and substance use care. Prepare health professionals for the integration of competencies in their curricula.
Time: July 11, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST
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