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ASAM Virtual 2021
The American Society of Addiction Medicine Virtual.2021 highlights best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in addiction medicine from leading experts in the field. For the second year, ASAM is offering two-and-a-half-days of 60-75 hours of CME/CE/MOC, high-quality education, innovative topics, sessions, posters and supplemental virtual courses in a completely online platform.
Use of Technology in Psychosocial Treatment for Methamphetamine Use
This webinar describes how telephone, mHealth (text-messaging and apps), and computer-based interventions are used in the treatment of methamphetamine use. Key elements of the webinar include the research supporting each modality...
International Medicine in Addiction Conference 2021
International Medicine in Addiction Conference 2021 will take place online from the 26-28th of Feb.
This year’s theme of ‘Connecting the Disconnected’ acknowledges that doctors work with patients and communities who use substances that can cause complex issues, disconnection and marginalisation, and that they need to respond to people’s unique situations and issues.
South Africa ITTC Webinar: Motivational Interviewing in Practice, An African Journey
On February 25th, you are invited to attend the first Webinar in the upcoming Motivational Interviewing in Africa Webinar Series.
Principles of Care for Young Adults With Substance Use Disorders
Researchers from the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center have published a series of articles in the Pediatrics journal addressing the six principles of care for young adults with substance use disorders. The aim of the...
Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry Annual Conference 2021
Join the Royal College of Psychiatrists for their annual scientific conference, with the latest research and service developments.
The Faculty of Addictions Psychiatry is inviting poster submissions for our online conference on 29-30 April 2021.
All submissions will be reviewed ahead of the conference and successful authors will then be invited to present their work as an online poster.
Alcohol Treatment in the Criminal Justice System: Why Is the Record so Poor? Highlight from Effectiveness Bank Alcohol Treatment Matrix Cell A5
ALCOHOL TREATMENT IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: WHY IS THE RECORD SO POOR? In Britain and internationally, study after study defies the faith placed in alcohol treatment in the criminal justice system as a way to reduce reoffending. Is it...
Gender-Informed Virtual Interventions Addressing Substance Use and Intimate Partner Violence
This webinar will describe technology-based approaches in substance use prevention and health promotion. It will include information on how technology-based interventions can address sex, gender, and intersectional equity considerations.
South Africa ITTC Online (Live) Motivational Interviewing Training
This live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 12h00 till 13h00, starting 25 February 2021, with the last session being on Wednesday 18 March 2021.
How to Make Your Teaching Matter: Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies for Addiction Professionals
You are invited to join this webinar with Jason M. Satterfield, PhD on 'How to Make Your Teaching Matter: Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies for Addiction Professionals'.
