1. ICUDDR and International Networking and Collaboration
Lisbon Addictions 2017 Conference Lisbon, Portugal October 26, Roger H. Peters, Ph.D., University of South Florida

2. International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)
Network of universities engaged in implementing academic programs in addiction studies
Advocacy within universities to develop academic programs in addiction studies
Engage students and professionals in academic programs and promote career opportunities
Enhance partnerships between university programs, addiction professionals, and the science and practice communities

3. International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)
Advance applied research in addiction prevention and treatment
Develop guidelines and standards for academic programs in addiction studies
Advocate for policy change
Support development of academic programs in addiction studies
Enhance addiction prevention and treatment services

4. ICUDDR Milestones
Hosted two international conferences (Honolulu, Hawaii – 2016; Prague, Czech Republic – 2017)
Web site:
Selected management team, board of directors
2018 conference: June 4-5, La Jolla, California

5. Coordinating Centers for the UPC and UTC Curricula
Charles University at Prague, International Centre for Credentialing and Education (UPC & UTC)
- Michal Miovsky, Director
Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute at Iowa State University (UPC)
- Richard Spoth, Director
UTC Coordinating Center for North American Universities at University of South Florida (UTC)
- Roger Peters, Director

6. UTC Coordinating Center for North American Universities at USF
Goals
Identify universities in U.S. and Canada that are implementing programs in addiction studies
Disseminate UTC curriculum to universities
Engage and network with universities
Monitor implementation and adaptation of UTC
Support development and growth of ICUDDR
Enhance UTC evaluation and mentorship activities

7. Next Steps for UTC Coordinating Center at USF
Strategic planning with Advisory Committee
Database of universities with addiction studies programs
Enroll universities as UTC education providers
Evaluation survey instruments
UTC mentorship framework

8. How Coordinating Centers can Support ICUDDR
Assess needs of ICUDDR members
Build ICUDDR web site and links
Host webinars (e.g., addiction studies, advances in addiction science)
Organize learning communities
Develop online resource library (e.g., curricula, syllabi)
Encourage joint research projects (e.g., impact of addiction studies programs on career paths)