Substance abuse, commonly referred to as drug abuse, is the use of a substance in quantities or ways that are harmful to the user or others. It is a type of disorder linked to substances. In the fields of public health, medicine, and criminal justice, various definitions of drug misuse are employed. When a person is using drugs, they may occasionally act criminally or in an antisocial manner, and they may also experience long-term personality changes. The use of some substances may result in criminal consequences in addition to potential bodily, social, and psychological harm, but these vary greatly depending on the local jurisdiction. Alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine, hallucinogens (although there is no recognised psychedelic drug), and barbiturates are the drugs most frequently linked with this phrase. Alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabis, cocaine, hallucinogens (although none of the three types of hallucinogens, known as psychedelics, have been proven to have any potential for addiction), methaqualone, and opioids have all been linked to addiction. Although the actual root of drug misuse is unknown, there are two leading theories: either a hereditary predisposition or a behaviour picked up from others that, if it becomes an addiction, presents as a chronic, crippling illness.
Speaker lineup for this track will be announced soon.
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Sessions are CPD-accredited; certificates issued to every registered delegate within two weeks of the conference.
Oral and poster slots for original Substance Abuse work, reviewed by the scientific committee.
Meet public health researchers, educators, and policy leaders from around the world across three days.
Accepted abstracts appear in the indexed conference proceedings with a citable DOI.
Plenary lectures from leading voices shaping Substance Abuse research and practice.
Attend in person in Singapore or join virtually — same programme, same certificate.
Oral and poster slots for your work — in person in Singapore or online. Not presenting? Attend as a delegate to learn from the field.
The Substance Abuse track is a dedicated stream within IPHC 2027 covering the latest research, innovation, and best practice in Substance Abuse. It brings together researchers, educators, and practitioners for oral presentations, posters, and discussion.
Public health researchers, practitioners, epidemiologists, educators, doctoral students, and policy leaders with an interest in Substance Abuse are all welcome — whether presenting or attending.
Yes. Submit an abstract for oral or poster presentation. All submissions are peer-reviewed by the scientific committee; accepted abstracts appear in the indexed proceedings.
Yes. IPHC 2027 is a hybrid conference — attend the Substance Abuse track in person in Singapore or join live online, with on-demand access afterward.
Singapore · March 15–17, 2027· Hybrid · in-person & virtual
Attend without presenting.
