Opioids

Bind to opioid receptors to produce analgesia and euphoria. e.g., morphine, heroin, fentanyl. 

Perspectives on addiction-related problems in Vietnam

Scientific article
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The article provides an overview of key substance use and addictive behaviors in Vietnam, alongside the development of addiction science, drawing from a synthesis of literature and the authors' perspectives. Over the last two decades, the...

17th European Congress on Heroin Addiction & Related Clinical Problems

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Bucharest
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Romania

The 17th European Opiate Addiction Treatment Association (EUROPAD) conference will be held in Bucharest, Romania on May 29-31, 2026.

Symposia have a central theme around which the EUROPAD2026BUCHAREST scientific committee has identified topics. The structure of the symposium will take the shape of 3 presentations with 30 minutes per presentation. The length of each symposium is 90 minutes.

Rx and Illicit Drug Summit 2026

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Nashville
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United States

For 15 years, the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit has been a leading force in the fight against the opioid and addiction crisis. It remains the most influential gathering of stakeholders, where groundbreaking ideas are exchanged, strategies are forged, and action takes root. Our work is not done.

European Drugs Summer School 2026

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Lisbon
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Portugal

Held in Lisbon, this face-to-face two-week course places special focus on 'A whole-of-society approach to drugs', examining how communities, professionals, policymakers and people who use substances and their families can move from awareness to effective action.