August

21–23 August 2013

Contemporary Drug Problems Conference
Complexity: Researching alcohol and other drugs in a multiple world
Venue: Aarhus University, Denmark
Organised by / Contact: Aarhus University Conference organisers
Email: CDP@curtin.edu.au
Web: psy.au.dk/en/research/research-centres-and-units/centre-for-alcohol-and-drug-research/research/conferences/contemporary-drug-problems/

Information:  An interdisciplinary conference for international researchers in drug use and addiction studies from a range of research disciplines. This conference offers a forum in which the issues and dilemmas of complexity in alcohol and other drug research can be explored. It welcomes research based on quantitative and qualitative methods, and encourages innovative use of methods, concepts and theoretical approaches. Following the conference, Contemporary Drug Problems, an interdisciplinary quarterly and one of the driving forces behind the conference, will publish a special issue featuring selected papers from the conference.

 
September

17–20 September 2013

Rehabilitation and Drug Policy
14th EFTC Conference
Venue: Prague, Czech Republic
Organised by / Contact: European Federation of Therapeutic Communities (EFTC)
Email: eftc@conference.cz
Web: www.conference.cz/EFTC2013/index.htm

Information: This Conference will be hosted by Magdalena, a non-governmental organisation, and the Clinic of Addictology at Charles University. Its purpose is to discuss the pressing issues we all face in this changing world of addiction: development trends in the therapeutic community; research and education; and special populations and approaches. This topic not only invites us to reflect upon the basic and classical therapeutic ideas from a contemporary perspective, but also to discuss their current transformation, modification, and new developments.

 
18 September 2013

The EU Drugs Strategy 2013-2020: Combating Illicit Trafficking and Substance Misuse
Venue: The Silken Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
Organised by / Contact: Public Policy Exchange
Email: parvin.madahar@publicpolicyexchange.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 20 3137 8630
Web: www.publicpolicyexchange.co.uk

Information: With the launch of the EU Drugs Strategy for 2013-2020, hopes are high that a renewed commitment to address the gaps in capacity building across the EU will have a positive impact. This special International Symposium provides a timely opportunity for practitioners and stakeholders across Europe to discuss the latest challenges and consider the next steps needed to win the fight against illicit drug trafficking and substance misuse through holistic, multi-level and cross-border approaches. Public Policy Exchange welcomes the participation of all key partners, responsible authorities and stakeholders. The Symposium will support the exchange of ideas and encourage delegates to engage in thought-provoking topical debate.

21 September 2013

2nd Annual Recovery Walk
Venue: Civic Offices,Wood Quay, Dublin
Organised by / Contact: The Recovery Foundation
Email: info@recoverywalkireland.com
Web: www.recoverywalkireland.comThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Information: Addiction is a community-wide problem – recovery should be a community-wide celebration.The recovery walk is a free, fun-filled, family event with food and music. Register on our website.

October

31 October 2013

Digital Alcohol Marketing – Online Conference
Organised by / Contact: European Centre for Monitoring Alcohol Marketing (EUCAM)
Email: eucam@eucam.info
Web: www.eucam.info

Information: Developments in digital alcohol marketing have gone rapidly as alcohol marketers adapt to keep up with the latest trends and technologies. Consequently, there is a need for up-to-date evidence based policy measures. To ring the alarm bell, close the gap in the literature and publicize much needed policy recommendations, EUCAM is dedicating its first online conference on the subject of digital alcohol marketing. The conference will result in the publication of the EUCAM Manifesto on Digital Alcohol Marketing. NGOs, policy officials and scientists are welcome to participate.

November

6 November 2013

Game on: drug and alcohol services and the new local players
Venue: Connaught Rooms, Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DA
Organised by / Contact: DrugScope
Email: conferences@drugscope.org.uk
Web: www.drugscope.org.uk/events

Information: It has been a long time coming, but now it is here. As the National Treatment Agency rides off into the sunset, over the hill comes Public Health England and with it a whole new landscape in which drug and alcohol services need to operate. PHE will be much more ‘hands off’ than the NTA and for some that will be welcome. But it does mean that the voice for services inside Whitehall will be quieter – and we will all need to get smarter at making the case for services at the local level. So we have speakers who reflect the new dynamic as well as those reporting on developments in drug use which may well impact on services.