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Choose to submit:
* A written abstract to deliver a 30-minute oral presentation, or
* A poster presentation,

Written abstracts are not to exceed 300 words and should clearly outline the aims, contents and conclusions of the presentation. Abstracts should not include tables, figures or references.

All proposals will be reviewed by the program committee. Presentations will be selected to provide a program that offers a comprehensive and diverse treatment of issues related to the conference theme.

Authors will be notified by e-mail of the outcome of their abstract.

Conference Topics include:

Theme 1: The Medical/Disease Model
o TIK/Methamphetamines and the Brain
o Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment
o Prescription Drug and Licit Drug Abuse
o Professional Development and Training
o Recovery Support

Theme 2: The Moral Model
o Therapeutic communities and the addict
o The spirituality of addiction
o Ethics & the Addict
o Holistic Care
o Prevention/Intervention

Theme 3: The Treatment Model
o Evidence Based Practice and Intervention
o Assessment vs. Diagnoses
o Co-Occurring Disorders
o Families and Treatment
o Counseling/Clinical Strategies

Theme 4: The Criminal Justice Model
o Violence, gangsterism and drugs
o Syndicates and International Drug Trade
o Drug-crime-relationship
o Policing the addict, family and community
o Prevention and Intervention

Theme 5: The Social Development Model
o Historical contexts and history of the WC and the “Dop System”
o Gender Specific / Cultural Competence Strategies
o Gender Matters
o Leadership and Management of Treatment Services, Centres and Rehabs