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Addiction Medicine for Family Physicians and Psychiatrists ( CARBC Sponsored, Public Education, Conference )

This conference is a free, one-day Addiction Medicine learning and networking experience directed to family physicians and psychiatrists, but it is relevant to all practising physicians, nurses and other healthcare workers.

Date/Time: Friday, March 19, 2010 - 8:00 am to 5:15 pm
Location: Crown Isle Resort and Conference Centre, 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courteney, BC

Sweden - From Harm Reduction to Prohibition and Back? ( CARBC Sponsored, Public Education )

Presentation and discussion by Dr. Ted Goldberg, Professor of Sociology at the University of Gavle and Associate Professor of Social Work at Stockholm University, who has been doing research on people who use illicit substances and on drug policy for more than 40 years and is the author of numerous books and articles on these subjects.

Date/Time: Monday, March 22, 2010 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre, Room 104, 2110 West 43rd Avenue, Vancouver

2010 Canada-US Gang Summit ( Conference )

North America's top gang experts will be brought together to share their experiences and knowledge of best practices in street gang prevention, reduction, intervention and reintegration.

Date/Time: Wednesday, March 24 through Friday, March 26, 2010
Location: Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East, Toronto

Gendering the National Framework: Webcast Invitation ( Training Event )

In 2009, a national virtual Community of Practice provided the opportunity for a virtual discussion of issues, research, and programming related to girls' and women's substance use in Canada.

Date/Time: Monday, March 29, 2010 - 10:00 am to 11:15 am PST

4th National Biennial Conference on Adolescents and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder ( Conference )

This conference will bring together a diverse group of professionals and families to share research, experience and practice in order to sustain and enhance the lives of adolescents and adults with FASD, their families, service providers, and communities.

Date/Time: Wednesday, April 14 through Saturday, April 17, 2010
Location: Hyatt Regency, 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver

IHRA's 21st International Conference: Harm Reduction: The Next Generation ( Conference )

Over five days, this conference will be the main meeting point for all those interested in harm reduction, and an invaluable platform for advocacy, debate, and discussion. For nearly two decades, these events have been a forum for the dissemination of harm reduction ideas and practice.

Date/Time: Sunday, April 25, 2010 through Thursday, April 29, 2010
Location: Liverpool, England

National Summer Institute on Addiction - Building Bridges: Justice, Addictions and Mental Health ( Training Event )

The institute will explore assessment, treatment and aftercare in the contexts of offenders, women, First Nations, and concurrent disorders. Through plenary sessions and workshops, participants have opportunities to consider application and implementation issues at both service and system levels.

Date/Time: Monday, July 12 through Thursday, July 15, 2010
Location: Stanhope Beach Resort, Charlottetown, PEI