Treatment for substance use disorders: The continuum of care for addiction professionals
The following modules will be covered in the training:
Training
Inter-GLAM video contest
Introduction Inter-GLAM is a European project, co-funded by the European Union’s DG Justice Programme "Drugs Policy Initiatives - Supporting initiatives in the field of drugs policy” (JUST-2019-AG-DRUGS). The project aims to collaborate...
National Prevention Week Webinars
The National Prevention Week webinar series supports organizations working on the front lines of prevention.
NPW webinars provide information and resources to states, SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) grantees, and local community-based organizations to raise awareness and educate communities on prevention topics.
Grounding Techniques for Dysregulated Clients
Description
Clients aren’t “resistant” - they’re inadequately warmed up to change, and as clinicians, it is our job to help them lower their anxiety, stay engaged in the process, and increase their emotional, physical, and spiritual capacity.
Evidence-based principles for effective drug demand reduction: applying theory to practice
Between December 8 and 10, 2021, ISSUP’s International (virtual) Conference took place to address the issues surrounding translating the theory and research with respect to an evidence-based approach to prevention, treatment and recovery support. The conference tackled its application to international practice of drug demand reduction.
New Trends in Education and Training Programs in Addictions at the Higher Education and University Levels
BACKGROUND A broad range of professionals, training opportunities, and regional differences exist in the addiction study field worldwide. This educational variety poses a challenge in proposing a precise classification of study programs at...
The Master’s in Drug Dependence at the University of Barcelona: Historical Perspective and Future Challenges
BACKGROUND The two-year, multidisciplinary Master’s in Drug Dependence (MDD) at the University of Barcelona was created in 1986, after some years of offering shorter seminars. It was a response to the heroin crisis of the 80s and 90s and...
Implementing and Evaluating the UPC to Promote Capacity Building among Drug Demand Reduction Practitioners in Nigeria: Lessons Learned and Future Directions
BACKGROUND There has been a growing need to improve the knowledge and skills of addiction practitioners worldwide. The development of the Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) is one effort to address these needs. This paper is the first to...
Developing Curriculum for the Training of Non-Specialist in Addiction Studies in Nigerian Universities: The Journey of Nigerian ICUDDR Team
BACKGROUND This article describes the need to develop a workforce to address the public health burden of drug use in Nigeria. Central to workforce development is the development and implementation of a substance use curriculum. AIMS The...
Supporting Emergency Remote Teaching Due to Coronavirus Pandemic: Problem Solving Group at ICUDDR
BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for all and has had a particular effect on university-level educators. Although the use of technologies in education is recognised as critical in developing transversal skills and...