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. 

INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY IN RECOVERY

Opinion piece, commentary
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The reality that recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) can emerge through multiple pathways and not be linear, too, was powerfully demonstrated during the January Pathways to Progress Summit hosted by the 1:11 Project Africa at...
Sammy Ombisa (ICAP RS) with The 1:11 Project Africa Founder and team

International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium

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Dijon
, 
France

The International Cannabinoid Research Society is delighted to announce that our 36th annual ICRS Symposium will be held from June 28-July 2 – in Dijon, France. The Symposium will open with a welcome reception on June 28 and close on the evening of July 2, with a departure date on July 3. 

49th Annual RSA Scientific Meeting

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San Antonio
, 
United States

The primary goal of the Annual Scientific Meeting (“Meeting”) is to provide a forum for alcohol researchers – from all disciplines – to present their latest findings and to learn about new research developments in an environment that will provide interaction at both the professional and personal level.

International Gambling Conference

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Auckland
, 
New Zealand

Wednesday 17 June - Friday 19 June 2026
Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand

AHMAD SHAH

Community update
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From a U.S.-supported exchange to global leadership, Ahmed Shah’s journey shows how international exposure can create lasting impact. An Emerging Leaders of Pakistan (ELP) 2013 alumnus, Ahmed turned his exchange experience into a career...

Opioid Treatment Programs’ Medicaid Patient Retention Rates

Scientific article
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Abstract Importance Retention on methadone and buprenorphine has been shown to be associated with reduced overdose and death. Opioid treatment programs (OTPs) are the only health care facilities in the US licensed to dispense methadone for...