Upcoming Events
September 2024
International Society of Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (ISBRA)/APSAAR Joint Congress
9/23/2024 - 9/26/2024
On behalf of the Local Organising Committee, we invite you to the 3rd World Congress on Alcohol and Addictions. This will be the 22nd Congress of the International Society for Biomedical Research on Alcoholism (ISBRA) and will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Society for Alcohol and Addiction Research (APSAAR).
The Congress will be held in Melbourne from September 23 to 26, 2024. Melbourne is a city of 5 million people, with the reputation of being the business, cultural, and gastronomic capital of Australia and one of the world’s most liveable cities.
The Congress will be scientifically compelling and multidisciplinary, building on the high standards of the past. The program is being developed with the International Scientific Advisory Committee, and will comprise plenary lectures by international experts, and parallel streams of symposia proposed by ISBRA and APSAAR members and conference delegates, together with roundtable discussions, oral papers and posters.
We hope you will consider Australia as an attractive destination to visit and combine your attendance at the ISBRA-APSAAR 2024 Congress with a welcome break. Australia is a beautiful and attractive country offering a huge range of vacation experiences. These include 20 World Heritage-listed sites. Attractions include the unique indigenous culture, historical sites, superb sandy beaches, surfing and other water sport activities, hiking, and iconic modern architecture. It is a safe and well-connected country. Melbourne has direct flights from over 60 airports worldwide and multiple daily flights to other destinations throughout Australia.
We look forward to working with you as participants, speakers, symposium organisers, fellow researchers, and clinicians to make the 2024 World Congress on Alcohol a resounding success and one that you will remember and benefit from for many years in the future
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact Email: isbra2024@arinexgroup.com
For more information: https://www.isbra2024.com/
To register: https://www.isbra2024.com/registration/
Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches
9/24/2024
3:00 PM WAT | 3:00 PM London
Speaker: Honest Anaba
This webinar allows participants to understand the usage, treatment, trends, and risks of Cannabis use in Nigeria.
- Prevalence and impact of cannabis use in Nigeria
- Emerging trends in synthetic cannabis use
- Risks associated with recent cannabis trends
- Treatment approaches for problematic cannabis use
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Dr. Martin O. Agwogie
Contact Email: agwomart@yahoo.com.
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-nigeria/events/calendar/2024-09/issup-nigeria-knowledge-update-series-24th-session-cannabis-use-disorder
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6873336798549451351
Interdisciplinary Care Planning: Ethical and Clinical Considerations. Opioid and Drug Treatment
9/24/2024
3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
Presenter: Terrence D. Walton, MSW
This webinar will touch base on how to deliver person-based care for those referred by supervision officers, those incarcerated, and those involved in the justice system.
- Participants will be able to identify and address ethical, clinical, and practical issues when assessing and treating individuals involved in drug treatment courts and the justice system.
- Participants will be able to incorporate person-centered care strategies that respect client choice while adhering to court mandates and expectations in their work.
- Participants will be able to navigate the role of the addiction professional when balancing the differing goals of the court and the client.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Jessica O’Brien
Contact Email: jobrien@naadac.org.
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/interdisciplinary-care-planning-ethical-and-clinical-considerations
To register: https://my.naadac.org/account/login.aspx?RedirectUrl=https://www.pathlms.com/auth/impexium/callback?slug=naadac&reload=timezone
Experiences from STAD’s Community-Based Interventions
9/25/2024
2:00 PM CET | 8:00 AM EST | 1:00 PM UK
Speaker: Johanna Gripenberg
This webinar aims to allow participants to understand STAD (Stockholm Prevents Alcohol and Drug Problems). Gripenberg will present on community-based programs such as Responsible Beverage Service, Clubs against Drugs, and Football not Bingeing that have been implemented and evaluated in Sweden and other countries.
- Mobilising and engaging stakeholders in prevention work and the co-production development process.
- Implementing and disseminating programs effectively at local, national, and international levels.
- Identifying and addressing challenges and success factors related to program evaluation and community-based interventions.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Johanna Gripenberg
Contact Email: johanna.gripenberg@ki.se.
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2024-09/community-mobilisation-co-development-and-program-evaluation-experiences
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/545879377256620893
ATI Basics: Models of Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI)
9/27/2024
Time: 9:00 AM EST | 2:00 PM London
Speakers: Michele Worobiec, Yvonne Olando, Massimo Barra
This webinar aims to teach participants about all stages of the criminal justice continuum – pre-arrest deflection to prosecutorial and court diversion, and community supervision/reentry. The presenters speak on the decrease in substance abuse, crime rates, rehabilitation, and community reintegration.
- Learn how countries throughout the globe have been able to adapt and implement ATI across diverse geographic and legal settings
- Gain insights into how ATI systems incorporate key building blocks including justice/health/community system roles, and use individual risks and needs to determine the right approach
- Understand how case care management facilitates service planning and delivery.
- Participate in a discussion with the experts that includes questions and ideas from you and your colleagues.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Michele Worobiec
Contact Email: michele.worobiec@siltastratgy.com
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2024-09/ati-basics-models-alternatives-incarceration-ati
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2917037775666952031
Building Bridges: Enhancing Global Recovery Systems for International Recovery Day
9/30/2024
3:00PM CEST| 2:00 PM UK | 9:00 AM EST
Speakers: David Best, Chantelle Pepper, Mulka Nisic, Jimena Kalawski, Michael Botticelli, Boro Goic, Anja Busse, Matej Košir, Elisa Rubini
This webinar aims to set sites on recovery approaches with a strength-based approach. You will learn about barriers and obstacles to overcome, as well as how to generate structural change.
- Understand recovery as a strength-based approach, including its goals, common barriers, and strategies for overcoming them.
- Learn about the systemic changes and global collaboration needed to support recovery-oriented systems of care.
- Engage with experts, gain practical tools, and enhance skills to strengthen recovery efforts within organizations and communities.
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Elisa Rubini
Contact Email: elisa@ewm.com.
For more information: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2024-09/building-bridges-enhancing-global-recovery-systems-international-recovery
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4272856559000567639
October 2024
The 12th International Conference on Health and Hepatitis in Substance Users
10/8/2024 - 10/11/2024
INHSU conferences are unique due to the cross-collaboration between different stakeholders dedicated to the health of people who use drugs. People who use drugs, advocates, health care providers, program managers, harm reduction experts, researchers, and policymakers each have an equal voice, leading to a program that facilitates balanced discussions and shared perspectives.
Location: Athens, Greece
Contact Email: info@inhsu.org
For more information: https://www.inhsu.org/inhsu-2024/
To register: https://www.inhsu.org/inhsu-2024/
National Latinx Psychological Association Conferencia
10/17/2024 - 10/19/2024
This conference serves as a platform to explore how psychology intersects with the lived experiences of Latinx individuals and communities, and how together, through community engagement, we can create positive change. Throughout the conference, we will delve into a wide range of topics related to science, education, and training. Featured speakers will touch on many key conference themes, from mental health disparities and culturally responsive interventions to artificial intelligence and state-of-the-art training guidelines. Our diverse lineup of presentations provides many opportunities for attendees to share their expertise and insights, sparking conversations that inspire collaboration, action, and change. As we come together in this spirit of unity and purpose, let us not only deepen our understanding of Latinx psychology but also reaffirm our commitment to serving our communities with compassion, empathy, and cultural humility.
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Contact Email: https://conference.nlpa.ws/event/9fc479d2-2366-418
For more information: https://conference.nlpa.ws/event/9fc479d2-2366-4185-a546-28af9464bb17/summary
To register: https://conference.nlpa.ws/event/9fc479d2-2366-4185-a546-28af9464bb17/regProcessStep1:1ac6bf35-cac9-477a-b631-350d2ac9379e
NAADAC 2024 Annual Conference & Hill Day: Learn, Connect, Advocate, Succeed
10/18/2024 - 10/23/2024
Save the date for the NAADAC 2024 Annual Conference & Hill Day: Learn, Connect, Advocate, Succeed, on October 18 - 23, 2024 in the Washington, DC area!
NAADAC2024 is a six-day addiction-specific educational experience that will feature immersive training sessions, a live Q&A with NAADAC and NCC AP leadership, engaging panel discussions, poster presentations, an exhibit hall, networking opportunities, and so much more!
Location: Washington D.C., United States
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/annualconference
To register: https://www.naadac.org/annualconference
Strategies for Overcoming Stigma: Addressing Substance Use Disorder in the United Kingdom
10/22/2024
Time: 2:00 PM London | 9:00 AM EST
Speakers: Karen Biggs, Chris Barnes, April Warham
This webinar focuses on challenging the stigma of those who have/ had a substance abuse problem and the best strategies to overcome their addiction.
- Understand the impact of stigma on individuals with a substance use disorder in accessing treatment and wider health services
- Recognise the need to challenge bad practices within both treatment services and the wider health sector
- Explore strategies to challenge stigma for individuals with a substance use disorder within wider society
Location: Virtual
Contact Name: Tim Sampey
Contact Email: timsampey@buildonbelief.org.uk
For more information: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-united-kingdom/events/calendar/2024-10/strategies-overcoming-stigma-addressing-substance-use-disorder-united
To register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3776535910642860376
Lisbon Addictions, European Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies.
10/23/2024 - 10/25/2024
8am GMT
This conference will talk about how to better the mental health of those experiencing mental health issues and turning to substance abuse.
- Focus on major issues relating to the overarching theme of the event ('Empowering the workforce of the future') and emerging issues. These will explore questions such as: 'How do we do more to safeguard the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals in the substance misuse area?' 'Will psychedelics play a more important role in the treatment of mental health problems in the future?' and 'How well do our existing models of behavioral addictions fit with our understanding of substance use disorders?'
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Contact Name: Eva Hoch
Contact Email: lisbonaddictions2024@abreu.pt
For more information: https://www.lisbonaddictions.eu/lisbon-addictions-2024/content/registration
To register: https://www.congressospco.abreu.pt/LisbonAddictions2024-40576.aspx
November 2024
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry (AAAP) - 35th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium
11/14/2024 - 11/17/2024
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.
Location: Naples, Florida, United States
Contact Email: https://www.aaap.org/about/contact/
For more information: https://www.aaap.org/training-events/annual-meeting/2024-annual-meeting-and-scientific-symposium/
To register: https://www.aaap.org/training-events/annual-meeting/2024-annual-meeting-and-scientific-symposium/
CSAM-SMCA 2024 Scientific Conference
11/14/2024 - 11/16/2024
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. Our objective is to present new scientific research and best practices in addiction medicine, promote evidence-based care, and encourage the sharing of diverse perspectives on addiction treatment and recovery.
Our theme for 2024 is Shaping the Future Together.
In 2024, the event will be held in-person from November 14-16, 2024 at the Hamilton Convention Centre.
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Contact Email: conference@csam-smca.org
For more information: https://csamconference.org/
To register: https://csamconference.org/
Peer Recovery Support Series: How to Use Films in SUD Treatment
11/14/2024
12:00-1:00pm ET (11CT/10MT/9PT)
This webinar will detail the Recovery Movie Meet-ups mutual help format, and the innovative motivational enhancements it can generate in the cognitive experiential process of change for individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). The Recovery Movie Meet-ups format involves in-group viewing and discussion of carefully chosen films featuring characters with SUDs, as well as storylines and themes about recovery. The program is centered around discussions guided by a 190-page printed workbook that features a study guide to 20 films. The workbook includes discussion questions that participants can fill out during or after meetings as further integration of lessons learned in-group and reinforcement of their recovery goals.
Location: Online
Contact Email: naadac@naadac.org
For more information: https://www.naadac.org/films-in-sud-treatment-webinar
To register: https://www.naadac.org/films-in-sud-treatment-webinar
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