Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
Perceived impacts of North Americas first de-medicalised safer supply program
Background A non-medicalized safer supply model called a “Compassion Club” has recently been evaluated. The model involved providing rigorously tested and accurately labeled illicit substances to members at cost. Operating for 14 months in...
International Medicine in Addiction Conference (IMiA25)
We are excited to welcome you to the premier gathering of medical professionals, researchers, and thought leaders in the field of addiction medicine.
The 2025 International Medicine in Addiction Conference brings together a community dedicated to advancing evidence-based practices, fostering collaboration, and addressing the challenges of addiction in all its forms.
International Conference on Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior
The Asian Association for Substance Abuse Research & Addictive Behavior Prevention and Treatment invites abstract submissions for its conference to be held in Macau. This conference aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss critical issues, recent advances, and innovative approaches in substance abuse research, prevention, and treatment of addictive behaviors.
Call for abstracts – 16th EUSPR Conference and Members’ Meeting 2025
Abstracts submission open until 18 April 2025! We are pleased to announce that the call for abstracts for EUSPR 2025 opens on 17 March 2025 and will close on 18 April 2025. Outcomes will be sent before the end of our Early Bird registration...
Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention: The INEP Training Evaluation & University Implementation
Discover the essential principles of evidence-based substance use prevention, through INEP implementation as a university course.
Date: April 8, 9AM US EST / 2PM UTC
Presenter:
Dr. Fernando Salazar,
Principal Professor at the Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University,
ICUDDR Board Member
Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention: The INEP Training Evaluation & University Implementation
Discover the essential principles of evidence-based substance use prevention, through INEP implementation as a university course.
Date: April 8, 9AM US EST / 2PM UTC
Presenter:
Dr. Fernando Salazar,
Principal Professor at the Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University,
ICUDDR Board Member
Join Us in Strengthening Substance Use Prevention Through Rotary
Rotary International supports various Rotary Action Groups (RAGs), including the Rotary Action Group for Addiction Prevention (RAG AP). However, RAGs cannot directly approach clubs and must rely on District Governors and Service Chairs, a process that has proven ineffective. As a result, many Rotarians engaged in substance use prevention may not even be aware that RAG AP exists.
Using Social Media to Promote Life Skills Among Adolescents: A Debate on Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications for Health and Education
Background The digitalization of society blurs the boundaries between the analog and digital worlds, providing opportunities such as telemedicine and global connectivity. However, it also introduces risks, including cyberbullying, addiction...
Money Matters: Time for Prevention and Early Intervention to Address Family Economic Circumstances
Background Child poverty is linked to poorer physical and mental health, negative educational outcomes, and long-term social and psychological issues, all of which increase service demand and costs. Traditionally, prevention and early...
Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs
Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a...
