
The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction
By Olivia Woodrow

The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand ReductionMar 13, 2021

3 Things You Need To Know About: Engaging Your Students
In preparation for the start of the new school year, Cary Hopkins Eyles shares 3 things to build relationships and engage your students.

Exploiting the most vulnerable: Why the lack of transparency in drug treatment matters…
A Blog Post written by Alice Uhl, Elizabeth Saenz, Laleh Ashrafi, Melissa Rincon, QiHUi Gui, Sean Luke and Radolf Nortey for ICUDDR in September 2021. Read by Carly Searcy.
To explore the topic further, watch the recording of Dr. Elizabeth Saenz's Webinar here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mgTafKK6oc
Visit https://www.icuddr.org/ for more blog posts and links to resources.

Education Standards
A Blog Post written by Dr. Kim Johnson for ICUDDR in April 2021. Read by Olivia Woodrow.
Last fall, ICUDDR began a process to develop education standards for programs that train the addiction workforce. Find out about the research tasks underway.
Visit https://www.icuddr.org/ for more blog posts and links to resources.

Writing for Publication in Peer Reviewed Journals
A Two-Part Blog Post written by Dr. Kim Johnson for ICUDDR in November 2020 and January 2021, with updated information from May 2021. Read by Olivia Woodrow.
Dr. Kim Johnson discusses the need to equip our students with the skills to write for publication in peer reviewed journals, even if they are not going into a career in research. She also highlights how ICUDDR are engaging and supporting faculty in developing their skills to prepare students in this area.
Visit https://www.icuddr.org/ for information on how to participate in our upcoming Publishing Addiction Science Learning Collaborative.

3 Things You Need to Know About: Providing Online Education
Susana Henriques from the Portuguese Open University, tells you 3 things you need to know about providing online education.

3 Things You Need To Know About: Publishing Addiction Science Papers
Dr. Richard Pates, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Editor of the Journal of Substance Use, tells you 3 things you need to know about getting your Addiction Science Papers published.

Improving Student Engagement
Blog Post written by Igor Koutsenok, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of California, for ICUDDR in February 2020. Read by Cary Hopkins Eyles.
Tips on handling questions from students, along with additional suggestions to make your next question-and-answer session go more smoothly.
Visit https://www.icuddr.org/ for more blog posts and links to resources.

Going Online
A Two-Part Blog Post written by Dr. Kim Johnson for ICUDDR in March and April 2020. Read by Cary Hopkins Eyles.
Share in Dr. Kim Johnson's experiences as she highlights the challenges faced when moving University teaching online.
Visit https://www.icuddr.org/ for links to access resources and webinars to support your online teaching.