About ICAA – International Council on Alcohol and Addictions
ICAA is one of the oldest non-governmental organisations (NGO) active in the field of dependencies, being an independent, neutral, international NGO in Consultative Status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and enjoying a close relationship with the WHO.
Having celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2007, ICAA continues to be dedicated to preventing and reducing the harmful use and effects of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and addictive behaviours on individuals, families, communities and society.
ICAA provides an environment within which players on the professional and public scene can come together, recognize one another's achievements and objectives, and despite divergence in views, professions and competence, learn from and share with one another. ICAA is in a unique position to foster international progress and understanding among those concerned with dependence problems all over the world. In the coming decade it will do so through creating and supporting a dynamic non-partisan Confederation of specialist Sections.
Mission
ICAA is dedicated to preventing and reducing the harmful use and effects of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and addictive behaviours on individuals, families, communities and society.
ICAA sensitises, empowers and educates organisations and individuals in the interest of public health, personal and social well-being. It does so through a range of activities at international, regional and local levels and through services provided to its membership and the interested public at large.
ICAA believes in the exchange of evidence-based knowledge and innovative approaches. It is committed to undertake this in an independent, apolitical inclusive and transparent manner.
About GREA – Interdisciplinary Group of Studies in Alcohol and Drugs
GREA is one of the research groups in the Department and Institute of Psychiatry from Clínicas Hospital of the University of São Paulo Medical School, founded in 1981.
GREA is accredited as a Center of Excellence for the Treatment and Prevention of Drugs by the National Secretary of Politics on Drugs (SENAD), Justice Ministry, Brazilian Federal Government.
Mission
To provide viable solutions to health problems related to the abuse of drugs, for users and family members, academic community, government and learning institutions, companies and others, attending to their needs and exceeding their expectations with the development of research, information provision, courses, prevention programs, treatment and consulting, to become Brazil’s reference center in health disorders caused by drug abuse.
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