Learning objectives:

1. Identify different aspects of drug treatment and prevention education developed for the international workforce to include populations with special clinical needs.
2. Learn about other professionals and grassroots organizers in the field of substance use disorders.
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Abstract:

Over the past decade, the U.S. Department of State has supported the development of over 121 prevention, treatment, and recovery courses for the addiction field to promote evidence-based best practices to reduce the worldwide demand for illicit drugs. In the past few years many of these courses have become available online. The U.S. also supports several programs to strengthen networks through the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) and the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). Learn how to access these free programs and more.

Biography:

Charlotte Sisson, M.A., is a Senior Foreign Affairs Officer in the Drug Demand Reduction Section of the Office of Global Policy and Programs in the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Ms. Sisson’s primary work focuses on increasing the number of drug prevention and treatment professionals worldwide, which also includes building partnerships between the public health and criminal justice systems to increase access to treatment through alternatives to incarceration. Her background includes 16 years of experience at the White House’s Office of National Drug Control Policy where she promoted U.S. best practices on prevention, recovery, and treatment in reducing the demand for drugs domestically and globally. Ms. Sisson holds an undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech University in Liberal Arts and Sciences concentrating in Economics, Political Science, and French and received a Master’s Degree in International Policy and Practice from George Washington University.