Substances
2024 NIDA International Forum: Call for Research Poster Abstracts and Travel Award Requests
Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024 Present your international drug use and addiction research during the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17...
How to Conduct a Quality Substance Use Evaluation Education Free Webinars 2026 January - March Webinars
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are common, affecting at least 1 of 3 adult Americans at some point in their lives. One of the many characteristics of SUDs that makes them unique is that the nature of the addictive process is such that denial, minimization, and lack of insight are natural components of the development of the disorder.
EMPOWER 2026: NAADAC Annual Conference
We cordially invite you to submit a proposal to present at the EMPOWER 2026: the Annual Conference for NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. The 2026 Annual Conference will be held on August 29-31, 2026, in Kansas City, MO, at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center.
51st Annual Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol
The Kettil Bruun Society’s 51st Symposium: Kaunas, Lithuania, 1-5 June 2026
The 51st KBS Symposium is hosted by Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) in collaboration with the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas IN, and the Kaunas City.
Rx and Illicit Drug Summit 2026
For 15 years, the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit has been a leading force in the fight against the opioid and addiction crisis. It remains the most influential gathering of stakeholders, where groundbreaking ideas are exchanged, strategies are forged, and action takes root. Our work is not done.
Why We Serve (and Drink) Alcohol at Substance Abuse Events and Why We Should Stop: An Autoethnography
INTRODUCTION: Alcohol consumption is fully integrated into rituals and celebrations, generating social pressures that affect individuals, especially those with a history of drug dependence. The normalization of alcohol use is evident in...
Perceived Parental Neglect, Peer Pressure, and Social Networking in Adolescence with Substance use.
The present study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived parental neglect, peer pressure, and social networking in adolescence with substance use. A correlational research design was employed to investigate how neglectful...
Perceptions of Law Enforcement Personnel and Public Health Professionals on Synthetic Drug Use in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Nigeria is one of the countries in the world severely impacted by synthetic drug production and use, yet lacks fundamental understanding of the synthetic drug market, how many people use, and how much they use. AIMS: The aims of...
Exploring the Potential and Challenges of Digital and AI-Driven Psychotherapy for ADHD, OCD, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Narrative Review
Purpose of the Review: Psychotherapy remains a fundamental component of mental health treatment, yet it encounters significant barriers to accessibility and efficacy. The integration of digital therapies, encompassing e-Health, m-Health...