Treatment

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. 

NAADAC 2025 Annual Conference

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Seattle
, 
United States

Save the date for the biggest addiction educational event of 2025! On October 11-13, 2025 join over a thousand fellow addiction professionals in Seattle, WA, for #NAADAC2025!

Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: Problems and Solutions

Scientific article
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This review outlines challenges that face the alcohol field in closing this treatment gap and offers solutions, including broadening end points for the approval of medications for the treatment of AUD
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment: Problems and Solutions.

Buddhist Psychology of Prevention and Recovery Part 1

Video and audio recordings
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https://youtu.be/g4WXRfts7mg?si=_lYiuyhPTMCHcY8N This presentation is on Buddhist Psychology for prevention and addiction recovery. Please be kind enough to share this with interested parties.

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence #CPDD25

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New Orleans
, 
United States

CPDD provides a national and international forum for scientists of diverse backgrounds to advance the understanding of molecular-neurobiological aspects of addictive disorders and, by the application of new scientific knowledge, to improve and develop treatments utilizing novel behavioral and pharmacological therapies.

The 16th AIDSImpact Conference

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Casablanca
, 
Morocco

As time goes by we mark the ongoing challenges for people living with HIV. With a long lens on the evolving reality the world is changing, countries face multiple crises and people living with HIV have evolving and complex needs. This conference will gather in the vibrant city of Casablanca to explore the psychosocial aspects of HIV across the age spectrum.

ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition One-Day Foundations Course

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Online

Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 8:30am - 5:30pm ET

Overview

This 8-hour virtual-live course is the recommended first step to understanding the ASAM Criteria and covers developing patient-centered service plans as well as making objective decisions about patient admission, continuing care, and transfer/discharge for individuals with addictive, substance-related, and co-occurring conditions.