Session 4: Emerging Trends in Addiction
20 May, 13:00–14:30 CEST

In a rapidly changing world, the landscape of addiction is evolving too. While addiction is often associated with substances, harmful behaviours such as gambling can also become addictive, and digital environments, including social media, can shape attitudes, behaviours, and vulnerabilities, particularly among young people.

This session explores emerging trends in both substance use and behavioural addictions, while equipping participants with practical tools to identify risks early, strengthen community monitoring, and better respond to new challenges as they emerge.

The World Federation Against Drugs invites members to a five-part online training series on Building Resilient and Inclusive Responses to Substance Use and Addiction, as part of this year’s World Forum series, bringing together voices from across our global network to explore practical approaches to prevention, treatment, and recovery.

In this session, you will gain insights into:
• How social media and digital environments can influence young people’s attitudes, behaviours, and exposure to substance use and addictive behaviours
• The growing impact of gambling and other behavioural addictions, particularly among young and vulnerable populations
• Practical tools and approaches to identify emerging risks early and strengthen community-level monitoring and response

We will then conclude the series with Session 5: Strengthening Organisational and Advocacy Capacity on 27 May. Register for Session 5 here.

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