Events

Master's Degree Program in Addiction Studies of Ilia State University and Tomáš Zábranský Institute of Addictology present a summer webinar series “Addiction Studies: Theory and Practice”.

The webinars address current topics in addiction science and practice based on contemporary research.

Webinars will be conducted in hybrid format both in physical space and online. Participation requires pre-registration and indication of the preferred format of attendance. Those who wish to attend the webinar physically will receive information on the location of the event, while those wishing to attend the event online will receive a link to the meeting.

To register follow the link: https://bit.ly/38hSvlj

Schedule

Cannabis Policy and Modern Research

Webinar Speaker - Davit Otiashvili, Associate Professor, Ilia State University

Co-participants - Irma Kirtadze and Zviad Zalikiani

Moderator - Professor Jana Javakhishvili, Ilia State University

Time: June 1, 18:00-19:00

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The Most Recent Research by Addiction Studies Graduates: Drug Abuse in Georgia, Drug Use in the Nightlife Scene, and Drug Use in Covid Conditions

Webinar Speakers

Graduates of the Master's Degree Program in Addiction Studies of Ilia State University:

• Community Alliance Program Manager - Ada Beselia;
• A researcher at the addiction research center “Alternative Georgia” - Tamar Mghebrishvili;
• Representatives of the National Centre for International Drug Monitoring of the Ministry of Justice - Irakli Natsvlishvili and Levan Salamadze.

Co-participants - Zviad Zalikiani, Irma Kirtadze, Jana Javakhishvili

Moderator - Davit Otiashvili, Associate Professor, Ilia State University

Time: June 8, 18:00-19:00

Employment Opportunities for the Graduates of Addiction Studies

Webinar Speakers

• Head of the International Public Law Department of the Ministry of Justice / Head of the National Centre for Drug Monitoring - Ketevan Sarajishvili;
• Head of Buprenorphine Replacement Therapy - Ketevan Sikharulidze;
• Head of the community alliance project “Mandala” - Temur Khatiashvili.

Webinar co-participants - Ilia State University Professors - Irma Kirtadze, Davit Otiashvili, Jana Javakhishvili

Moderator - Zviad Zalikiani

Time: June 15, 16:00-17:00

Psychoactive Drug Use Prevention

Webinar Speaker - Professor Jana Javakhishvili, Ilia State University;

Co-participants - Davit Otiashvili and Zviad Zalikiani;

Moderator - Irma Kirtadze.

Time: June 22, 16:00-17:00

The live stream of the public lecture and webinar “Therapeutic Use of Medical Cannabinoids - European Experience”

Time: July 1, 11:00-12:30

Speaker - Kirsten Muller-Vahl, Neurologist-Psychiatrist, Professor at Hannover University

Moderator - Davit Otiashvili, Associate Professor, Ilia State University

2022