Michael Brobbey

Výroční valná hromada národní pobočky ISSUP v Keni 2020

Shared by Michael Brobbey - 26 Říjen 2020
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Nairobi
Keňa

Výroční valná hromada pro ISSUP Keňa, která je zákonem pověřena pro všechny společnosti a tvořila naši národní konferenci, se konala dnes, online. Byla dobrá účast a bylo přijato několik usnesení, která budou ratifikována výkonným výborem...

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Michael Brobbey

Graduation UTC Training :16th October 2020

Shared by Michael Brobbey - 21 Říjen 2020
ISSUP Kenya PCEA UTC Graduation

ISSUP Kenya in partnership with the PCEA graduated the first cohort of trainees on basic UTC course: a total of 30 participants. The ceremony at the Kikuyu mission hospital was graced by the Governor of Kiambu County, His Excellency James Nyoro, In coming SG of the PCEA, Rev. Dr. Waihenya,The CEO Kikuyu hospital Dr. P.Kimpiatu. Other officials present included Rev. Dr. W. Kogo, ISSUP Kenya Executive Dr. Richard Gakunju & Vice president ISSUP Kenya Ms. Susan Gitau. Congratulations to all. 

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Michael Brobbey

UTC Trainee Graduation

Shared by Michael Brobbey - 21 Říjen 2020
Rev Kogo with ISSUP Executive Dr. Richard Gakunju & ISSUP Kenya Deputy President, Susan Gitau
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Nairobi
Keňa

ISSUP Kenya in partnership with the PCEA graduated the first cohort of trainees on basic UTC course:a total of 30 participants.The ceremony at the Kikuyu mission hospital was graced by the Governor of Kiambu County,His Excellency James...

James Harvey

Plenary 6: Review and Reflections - A Panel Session

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 3 Září 2020
Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Jižní Afrika
The Sixth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 4: Epidemiology and Its Role in Drug Demand Reduction

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 3 Září 2020
Plenary 4 - Africa Virtual Conference 2020
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Johannesburg
Jižní Afrika
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 3: A Focus on Treatment and Recovery

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 3 Září 2020
Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Jižní Afrika
The Third Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 2: Evidence-based Prevention: Policy and Practice

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 3 Září 2020
Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Jižní Afrika
The Second Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 1: Setting the Scene for Drug Demand Reduction in Africa

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 3 Září 2020
Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Jižní Afrika
The First Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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Livia

A Review of the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Systems in Kenya

Shared by Livia - 21 Srpen 2020
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Scientific article
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Jaguga, F., Kwobah, E. A review of the public sector substance use disorder treatment and prevention systems in Kenya. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 15, 47 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-020-00291-5

Researchers predict that harm from substance use and rates of substance use disorders in sub-Saharan Africa will increase significantly in the next 30 years.

In order to have a well-functioning health system that works in harmony, the World Health Organization (WHO)describes the need for the following features:

  • trained and motivated health workers,
  • a well-maintained infrastructure
  • a reliable supply of medicines and technologies,
  • the backing of adequate funding with strong health plans and evidence-based policies.

This review shines the spotlight on Kenya with the aim to provide an...

Livia

Insights on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Substance Use Disorders in Kenya

Shared by Livia - 28 Květen 2020
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The UNODC Kenya mentor has participated at the webinar on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and Substance Use Disorders in Kenya on Friday, 15 May 2020. Together with Hussein Manji, Public Health Consultant at UNODC ROEA, the mentor outlines UNODC's support in the COVID-19 response among the most vulnerable groups, such as people who use drugs and who are affected by substance use disorders, people living with HIV and people living in prisons. 

The webinar was an interactive 2-hours discussion with national partners such as NACADA represented by Judy Twala, Drug Dependence Treatment and Care...

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James Harvey

Motivational Interviewing Course: Assisting Patients in Making Sustainable Positive Lifestyle Changes

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 19 Květen 2020

This free webinar-based training course on Motivational Interviewing (MI) is presented by Igor Koutsenok, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry.

Igor Koutsenok ISSUP Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing is an essential, client-centered, counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. We are absolutely thrilled to bring you this skills-building opportunity presented by a recognized expert in the field of MI.

The course consists of four sessions (originally held during June 2020).

Course Description

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Livia

Video: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention & Management

Shared by Livia - 19 Květen 2020
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ISSUP Webinar
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ISSUP Kenya
On May 15, 2020 ISSUP Kenya, in collaboration with ISSUP Global, presented a webinar on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention & Management.
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Edie

Webinar: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention & Management

Shared by Edie - 13 Květen 2020
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Nairobi
Keňa
On May 15, 2020 ISSUP Kenya, in collaboration with ISSUP Global, presented a webinar on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Substance Use Disorders: Prevention & Management.
Livia

Webinář: Dopad pandemie COVID-19 na poruchy způsobené užíváním návykových látek: prevence a léčba

Shared by Livia - 13 Květen 2020
ISSUP Keňa

ISSUP Kenya ve spolupráci s ISSUP Global vás zve k účasti na webináři o dopadu pandemie COVID-19 na prevenci a léčbu poruch způsobených užíváním návykových látek. Webinář se bude konat v pátek 15. května 2020 v 16:00 (nairobského času).

15. května 2020 v 16:00 (nairobského času)

Klikněte zde pro registraci 

Vzhledem k celosvětovým omezením volného pohybu osob po pandemii COVID-19 mohly být omezeny nebo zcela zastaveny také základní služby a programy, které se dostaly ke zranitelným skupinám.

Jaký je tedy výsledek omezení volného pohybu osob v oblasti poruch způsobených užíváním...

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James Harvey

Access to Drug Treatment Services in Nigeria: The Challenge of Addiction Workforce

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 30 Duben 2020
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Webinar

ISSUP ICUDDR

Presenters: Drs. Chia Francis and Mashika Esther

This webinar will illuminate the level of drug use in Nigeria, efforts made so far to address access to drug abuse treatment services in Nigeria, and details of a study regarding access...

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James Harvey

Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 22 Duben 2020
Syrup ISSUP
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Scientific article
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Delroy CS, Ifeanyichukwu AO, Rachel BA (2020) Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria. J Addict Behav Ther Rehabil 9:188. doi: 10.37532/jabtr.2020.9(1).188

One area of substance misuse among adolescents that is currently a problem, and has not been fully understood in the Nigerian context is the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse. Thus, to inform policy actions for reducing cough syrup abuse among Nigerian adolescents, this study explored the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse in two Southwest states of Nigeria, where substance abuse is rampant.

By a stratified sampling method, 302 adolescents (152 males, 150 females; mean age = 13.61 years, SD = 2.09) were selected from secondary schools in Lagos and Oyo states...

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James Harvey

WEBINAR: Cary Hopkins Eyles on Authentic Self-Care for Addiction Professionals

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 13 Březen 2020
Cary Hopkins Eyles
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ISSUP Webinar
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ISSUP

This webinar focuses on the issue of self-care for addiction professionals and was delivered by ICUDDR Deputy Director Cary Hopkins Eyles.

Many of us are drawn to work in the field of substance use disorders due to our history, family, and personal traits, such as compassion and empathy. While these can be great assets, they can also be detrimental to us personally.

In this webinar, Cary explains how to identify healthy and unhealthy traits, how we can care for ourselves, and what authentic self-care looks like.

Cary has worked in the field of substance use disorders for 18 years. She...

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