Informing local, national, and international policy to manage and reduce substance use e.g., drug policy reform, legislation and regulations, education.
Policy Advocacy
Dispatch from the Front: Lessons Learned at the Collision of Public Health, Peer Support, and a Rising Tide of Hope
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network (NordAN) Conference 2025
Renewing commitment to effective alcohol and drug policy
Wellton Riverside Spa Hotel, Riga
Join us in Riga as Nordic and Baltic voices come together to discuss the future of alcohol and drug policy.
Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol & other Drugs (APSAD) Conference 2025
Disrupting & Deconstructing approaches to drug policy, research and practice
Location: International Convention Centre Sydney, Gadigal, Australia
A message from the Convenors:
Society for the Study of Addiction (SSA) Annual Conference 2025
‘Celebrating excellence in addiction science’
The SSA’s Annual Conference is the UK’s foremost gathering of addiction researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and experts by experience.
Community Policing and Health Partnerships
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET
Multisectoral collaboration between policing, healthcare and social services is critical to improving justice and health outcomes within communities, including substance use health. Learn how smaller municipalities are enhancing community safety and well-being through policing–healthcare partnerships.
Collaborating Effectively with Government
Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET
Substance use is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted response. Municipal leaders often need to work with other levels of government to achieve the changes they want to see in their communities. Learn how smaller municipalities are collaborating with other levels of government to address the substance use challenges their communities are facing.
How Data Can Help Municipalities
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET
The most effective solutions are driven by data. Learn how smaller municipalities can use different types and sources of data to identify the substance use issues most impacting their community and the best way to address them.
25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology
The Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology (ESC) is one of Europe's most significant gatherings of criminologists and professionals in related fields. It provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all over the world to discuss and share their work on various aspects of criminology, criminal justice, and related social sciences.
CADCA’s 24th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute
Join us for CADCA’s 24th Annual Mid-Year Training Institute, where professionals from across the substance use prevention field come together for four days of hands-on workshops, insights from experts, and networking opportunities! This event brings together industry leaders, master trainers, coalition members, and CADCA staff to share the latest cutting-edge strategies, best practices, and innovative solutions to common challenges.