The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board have proudly planned to conduct an International Symposium on Drug-Related Studies 2022 will be held from 1st and 2nd December 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka to facilitate the exchange of information among professionals in the fields of medical, scientific, law, justice, social sciences, education, treatment and rehabilitation and other related services on drug supply control and demand reduction, in collaboration with The Colombo Plan, and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

The theme of the Conference is “Joint commitment for creating a drug-free society through best evidence-based practices and innovative approaches” which expresses a broad range of issues that the Conference will be focusing on, particularly on scientific knowledge of drugs and effective evidence-based interventions.

You are expediently invited to the International Symposium on Drug-Related Studies 2022. You are willingly requested to send abstracts to the NDDCB and the deadline for the abstract submission will be 31st October 2022. All the relevant details pertaining to the abstract submission are included in the flyer and enclosed with this letter. Please visit the official website of the NDDCB for more details, http://www.nddcb.gov.lk/symposium/ 

Key Information

• Deadline for abstract submission: October 31, 2022
• Notification of Acceptance: November 25, 2022
• Early bird registration before: November 25, 2022
• Conference date: From December 01, 2022 to December 02, 2022

Thematic areas of the Conference

• Exploring the new paradigm of drug addiction recovery- Is it a matter of mind or drug that optimally deal with drug addiction recovery?
• Drug prevention to ensure the future of children, youth, families and communities
• A Discerning approach to drug law enforcement and Striking the Balance Between Medical Use and Diversion 
• The alliance of science, technology and innovation towards combatting the drug menace
• Drug treatment, rehabilitation and social reintegration
• Striking the Balance Between Medical use and Diversion of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals
• Information Management Systems

We anticipate your valued participation and contribution to the International Symposium on Drugs Related Studies 2022.