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. 

Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee

Opinion piece, commentary
Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.
ISSUP founder and Senior Consultant Jeff lee speaking at the United Nations in Vienna

Integrating Addiction Medicine with Treatment Courts

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Online

This 6-hour, live course provides the education needed for prescribing clinicians to strengthen skills in partnering with treatment court and advocating for patients who are involved in treatment court. The course will include didactive presentations, small group discussions, FAQs, and challenging case studies. 

American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) 2024 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium

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Florida
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United States

This event provides the latest scientific developments in substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric disorders for psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and allied health professionals. The goal of the conference is to recognize emerging issues and trends in addiction psychiatry and be on the forefront of diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

CSAM-SMCA 2024 Scientific Conference and Annual Meeting

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Ontario
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Canada

The CSAM-SMCA 2024 Scientific Conference is Canada’s premier education and networking event for addiction medicine practitioners. This annual event brings together researchers, leaders, educators and clinicians in addiction medicine for three days of learning and networking.

Cognitive Deficits of People with Alcohol Dependence

Scientific article
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INTRODUCTION: Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with a wide range of cognitive deficits observed in varying degrees among users. The aim of the research was to compare performance across different domains of cognition in a...