Andrej Kastelic, PhD

Head
Center for TRX Drug Addiction, University Psichyatric Hospital Ljubljana, Slovenia, EU

Andrej Kastelic, MD, PhD Center for TRX of Drug Addiction, University Psychiatric Hospital Ljubljana, Slovenia, EU

Andrej Kastelic is the head of the National Center for the Treatment of Drug Addiction in Ljubljana (Slovenia, EU) and teacher for Addiction, Psychiatry and Mental Health at University of Ljubljana.

He works as a consultant/expert for UNAIDS, UNODC, WHO, EU, Council of Europe – Pompidou Group, OSCE, Global Found… He has been involved as a consultant/principal trainer in developing treatment programs in Armenia, Albania, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Island, Latvia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, Tajikistan, Taiwan, Turkey andCaribbean.

He is the author of more than 300 books and articles and WHO guidelines for treating drug users in custodial settings specially with OAT. Dr Kastelic has organized, been president or chaired more than 50 international conferences including Global Addiction Conferences, World Conference on Opiate Addiction, International Harm Reduction Association Conference, EUROPAD and European Association of Addiction Therapists Conference, 22 SEEAnet Conferences and Symposia, Vanguard Conferences and many others and has participated in more than 300 international conferences and has offered more than 1000 lectures from this field.

Andrej is the President of Global Addiction Association and serves as Secretary General of the European Opiate Addiction Treatment Association (EUROPAD), is a founding member of the World Federation for the Treatment of Opiate Dependence (WFO), President of the South Eastern European and Adriatic Society, President of the SEE Adriatic Addiction Treatment Network (SEEA net), Board Member of World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD) and founding member of International Society on Addiction Medicine (ISAM).

He has received Dole – Nyswander Award in 2001 by AATOD, Gold Reflection Award in 2002, Slovene Ministry of Justice Award 2005 and EUROPAD “Chimera” Award in 2008.

Presentation(s):

@aatod1984
  • Research shows methadone maintenance is more effective when it includes counseling—and even more so with medical or psychosocial services, like employment or family assistance. This is a key piece of #MAT for #OUD. More info: https://lnkd.in/ehYFCRvu 
#PNAP #ProgramNotaPill
  • Quick Reminder - Our committee deadline for #aatod2024 Conference related presentations is fast approaching on Monday, September 18th. We are encouraging you to submit your presentations since it will certainly contribute to an information-packed conference event.
  • #ICYMI, AATOD’s recent “How To” Webinar, Expanding the Use of Mobile Vans, is now available for viewing. Speakers included policy partners from the #DEA, #SAMHSA and #OTPs. 
Access to Full Video ➡️ youtu.be/f0KPRoYE7c8 🎥
  • August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. GET THE FACTS ON #FENTANYL ➡️bit.ly/3OMPZo6.

According to the CDC, an estimated 110,511 people in the U.S. died of drug overdoses and poisonings in 2022, with almost 70 % of those deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Only 2 mg of fentanyl is considered a potentially lethal dose. #facingfentanylnow
  • We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
  • We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
  • We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
  • We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
  • We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
  • We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
Research shows methadone maintenance is more effective when it includes counseling—and even more so with medical or psychosocial services, like employment or family assistance. This is a key piece of #MAT for #OUD. More info: https://lnkd.in/ehYFCRvu 
#PNAP #ProgramNotaPill
Research shows methadone maintenance is more effective when it includes counseling—and even more so with medical or psychosocial services, like employment or family assistance. This is a key piece of #MAT for #OUD. More info: https://lnkd.in/ehYFCRvu #PNAP #ProgramNotaPill
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Quick Reminder - Our committee deadline for #aatod2024 Conference related presentations is fast approaching on Monday, September 18th. We are encouraging you to submit your presentations since it will certainly contribute to an information-packed conference event.
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#ICYMI, AATOD’s recent “How To” Webinar, Expanding the Use of Mobile Vans, is now available for viewing. Speakers included policy partners from the #DEA, #SAMHSA and #OTPs. Access to Full Video ➡️ youtu.be/f0KPRoYE7c8 🎥
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August 21 is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. GET THE FACTS ON #FENTANYL ➡️bit.ly/3OMPZo6. According to the CDC, an estimated 110,511 people in the U.S. died of drug overdoses and poisonings in 2022, with almost 70 % of those deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. Only 2 mg of fentanyl is considered a potentially lethal dose. #facingfentanylnow
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We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference May 18-22, 2024 Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication Important Deadlines: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024 For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition. #aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
1 month ago
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We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference May 18-22, 2024 Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication Important Deadlines: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024 For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition. #aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
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We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference May 18-22, 2024 Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication Important Deadlines: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024 For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition. #aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
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We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference May 18-22, 2024 Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication Important Deadlines: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024 For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition. #aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
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We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference May 18-22, 2024 Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication Important Deadlines: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024 For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition. #aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
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We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. 

Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference
May 18-22, 2024

Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino

Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication

Important Deadlines:
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024

For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com

This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition.

#aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
We invite you to join us as we continue to address the #opioid epidemic. Save the Date: #aatod2024 Conference May 18-22, 2024 Location: Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort and Casino Conference Theme: Treating Opioid Use Disorders, So Much More Than Medication Important Deadlines: CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2024 For more details ➡️ www.aatodconference.com This Conference will represent 40 years since our Association convened our first Conference in New York City in 1984 under the aegis of the Northeast Regional Methadone Treatment Coalition. #aatod2024 Conference will prove to be a landmark event, providing access to current research and policy considerations as our country continues to face challenges with opioid use disorder, especially in an era of dangerous #fentanyl use. #OUD
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Join OKATOD, one of AATOD’s state chapters, in Oklahoma City on Oct 12 as they convene their ninth annual OKATOD Conference. This year’s theme is HARM REDUCTION: A TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACH.
Register ➡️ http://bit.ly/461CkkG

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