The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
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An Affirming and Effective Substance Use Disorder Curriculum for the LGBTQ+ Community
Studies have shown that people in the LGBTQ+ community are four times more likely to struggle with a substance use disorder. Although this population is at much higher risk, there has been a significant shortage of affirming services explicitly designed to meet their needs. This presentation will show how the new EABT substance use disorder curriculum designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community is helping to fill that void.
Barriers and facilitators to scaling up medications for opioid use disorder in Kentucky: qualitative perspectives of treatment organisation staff
International Network on Brief Interventions for Alcohol & Other Drugs (INEBRIA) 2025
We are thrilled to welcome you to the INEBRIA 2025 San Francisco Conference, the 21st annual INEBRIA conference. The theme of this year’s conference is “Screening and brief intervention: Expanding the evidence base on innovative approaches, clinical outcomes, implementation and sustainment.”
8th International Capacity Building Program
The International Capacity Building Program of Green Crescent is organized annually by the International Federation of Green Crescents as a sum of all capacity building activities to improve the scientific, academic and advocacy development of the Country Green Crescents, to increase their national, regional and international activities, to share best practices among each other and to improve their vision with the training and implementation s
The repeatable battery for the assessment of neuropsychological status (RBANS) and substance use disorders: a systematic review
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.