1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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)

4. ICUDDR Developments June 2017: Meeting at Charles University in Prague
September 2017: ICUDDR Board Meeting
June 4-5, 2018: Meeting at San Diego University

5. ICUDDR Objectives Promote Addiction Studies at the University Level
Advance Applied Addiction Research through UTC/UPC training
Credentialing professionals in the workforce

6. 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.

7. Training Curricula
Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC)

8. Training Programs Globally

9. Learn more at: www.icuddr.com
Contact Information:
Charlotte A. Sisson Senior Foreign Affairs Officer Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) U.S. Department of State
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