Dear Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to join us for the First World Congress of the World Association of Dual Disorders (WADD) & Fifth International Congress of the Spanish Society of Dual Disorders (SEPD) to be held 23-26 March 2017 in Madrid.

The World Association on Dual Disorders (WADD) will host this congress jointly with the Spanish Society on Dual Disorders (SEPD) with the theme:

“New paradigm in neuroscience to understand mental health”

This World Congress offers an ideal opportunity to get updated with the state of art of Dual Disorders in the early part of the 21^st century and share the views and future directions of exciting developments in this new area.

In addition to the novelties in research and clinical practice, the congress will focus on neuroscience insights on Dual Disorders.

Main and key speakers from around the world will provide insights into their areas of expertise with innovative and attractive formats.

There will be planned sessions with patient, family and care groups, as well as sessions with other partner organizations.

The World Association on Dual Disorders is committed to improve the health care of mental patients with Dual Disorders in any nation through raising standards in training, education as well as clinical practice by psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and other mental health professionals.

This congress is an excellent opportunity to share academic developments, research findings and experiences in clinical practice. It will also provide a forum for a better and closer social interactions.

Moreover, we are sure that Madrid will be an impressive host. Madrid is a special city where the past and present meet and the atmosphere is characterized by tradition and modernity.

We look forward to seeing you in Madrid .

Dr. Nestor Szerman

Dr. Pedro Ruiz

Prof. Miguel Casas

Dr. Icro Maremmani