Professional Development Network for Substance Use Disorder Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Service Providers and Workforce

As a key activity, INL promotes the development of a professional network of substance use disorder prevention and treatment service providers, policymakers, academic professionals, and other stakeholders (the "workforce") to encourage and promote evidence-based, effective drug demand reduction around the world. The purpose of this project is to support the development of an international membership organization that can provide online support and materials for networking and professionalization of the workforce, partner and collaborate with existing organizations to promote the dissemination of evidence-based best practices, and convene periodic global events that create opportunities for the substance use prevention and treatment workforce to receive training and meet other stakeholders. The recipient will also be responsible for maintaining a database of education providers and training activities carried out using materials developed by INL Demand Reduction programs, including those offered by other recipients of INL Demand Reduction program funding.