Promoting a new era in global training &
The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) aims to support the expansion of addiction professionals and policies to meet the growing need for prevention and treatment services. Through collaborations, meetings, and objectives, ICUDDR is advancing addiction studies at the university level, promoting research, and credentialing professionals in the field. By connecting academic institutions, researchers, international organizations, students, community organizations, and policymakers, ICUDDR is shaping a comprehensive approach to addiction education and training. With a focus on universal treatment and prevention curricula, ICUDDR is fostering a network for global training programs to address substance use disorders effectively.
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Promoting a new era in global training & education of addiction professionals: the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction Charlotte A. Sisson Senior Foreign Affairs Officer Bureau of International Narcotics & Law Enforcement Affairs U.S. Department of State
International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) Mission: Support the rapid improvement and expansion of addiction professionals and policies to meet the increasing demand for prevention and treatment services.
Creation of ICUDDR April 2016 First meeting of Universities in Hawaii Agenda: Review Universal Prevention and Treatment Dissemination at the University Level Outcome: International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)
ICUDDR Developments June 2017: Meeting at Charles University in Prague September 2017: ICUDDR Board Meeting June 4-5, 2018: Meeting at San Diego University
ICUDDR Objectives Promote Addiction Studies at the University Level Advance Applied AddictionResearch through UTC/UPC training Credentialing professionals in the workforce
Network of Academic Institutions University administrators and professors to adapt and disseminate training materials. Research Community to connect researchers with universities and promote evidence-based practices and discuss research needs/priorities. International organizations to strengthen the curriculum via participation in peer review groups. University students to provide a platform for students in the addiction field to network with one another. Community organizations to have universities arrange internships for their treatment/prevention students to develop hours of experience. Policymakers to advocate for the interests of the academic community in recognizing and promoting professionalization in the field, to include degrees in the field and credentialing for the practice of substance use disorder treatment.
Training Curricula Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC)
Contact Information: Charlotte A. Sisson Senior Foreign Affairs Officer Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) U.S. Department of State DemandReduction@state.gov
