Substance abuse and its accompanying health and social problems are considered major problems around the world with tragic consequences for individuals, families and countries.Addiction is not a new problem, but few countries have sufficient resources allocated to address it. Moreover the concept of addiction brings to the forefront social, medical and moral questions.
The intertwined dynamics of health systems, economic considerations and moral (inter)national politics have a combined effect upon the prevention and treatment of addicts. Questions like these will be addressed in the Summer Institute on Addiction.This two week Institute seeks to provide a multi disciplinary approach to the study of addiction.
The course will focus on policy models, prevention, evidenced based treatment, and how they intersect. Bridging the gap between research and treatment practice and policy will also be highlighted throughout the course.There is a dire need for exchange of empirical knowledge and theoretical insights into evidence based treatment in the international sector. The Summer Institute seeks to provide a multidisciplinary approach to the study of addiction and to promote opportunities for international networking among participants.
Period
10-07-2011 - 22-07-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
The Institute welcomes individuals with a focused interest in addiction research and treatment, Master and PhD students, NGO staff working on addiction-related issues, professionals in human services, practitioners, advocates and participants in other International School programmes.
Preference will be given to students based on the following criteria:
- graduate students enrolled
- post-graduate students who embarked on a PhD trajectory
- professionals who are working or want to work with the government, NGOs, or otherwise in a field related to the topic of the Summer Institute
- policy makers
Course aim
In this Summer Institute professionals, graduate, and postgraduate students will:
- gain knowledge and insight in the different policy models
- gain knowledge and insight in evidence based treatment strategies
- will have been updated on the latest research developments in different disciplines
- gain insight into theories and concepts as they have been developed in the field of addiction studies
- gain insight into a multidisciplinary approach to various topics in the field of addiction studies
- gain knowledge of and insight into the complexity of (social) problems associated with addiction treatment
Credits
6.0 ECTS credits. As a Summer Institute student you will either receive an official certificatewith an official seal from the Universiteit van Amsterdam, provided of course that you meet all requirements.
Course fee
EUR 1300: Tuition fee plus a 45 application fee (not applicable for students applying for the Nuffic Fellowship)(early bird application: NO application fee if we receive your application before March 1, 2011)
Course leader
Scientific directors 2011: Dennis McCarty, Anja Huizink, Well known Dutch and International scholars will be invited to lecture about their latest work
Scholarships
There are NFP fellowships available for Summer Institute participants from 57 selected countries. For more information, see http://www.nuffic.nl/nfp/ and click "fellowships for short courses".There are 5 tuition waivers made available by Zon.
University of Amsterdam Graduate School of Social Sciences
Address: P.O. Box 26
Postal code: 1000 AA
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.gsss.uva.nl/summerprogrammes
E-mail: SummerInstitute-ishss@uva.nl
Phone: +31 20 525 3776
