The ISSUP Philippine Chapter, alongside our Partner Organizations the Quezon City Local Government Unit (QCLGU) and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), had sucessfully held the 3rd Philippine National...
Individuals with chronic pain are more likely to engage in hazardous alcohol use compared to the general population. Despite this increased risk, they are an underserved group regarding targeted interventions. There is a pressing need to...
A significant number of individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) do not seek treatment, and the factors influencing treatment-seeking behavior are not well understood. While it is known that alcohol consumption levels can fluctuate with...
Previous studies have shown that when students perceive their parents set strict limits on underage drinking, they tend to consume less alcohol. However, the best ways to communicate these limits effectively remain unclear. To explore this...
A study was conducted to examine how patterns of alcohol and cannabis use are associated with bystander intervention in situations involving the risk of sexual and relationship violence among college students. Researchers aimed to explore...
Recent studies highlight the potential of psychedelic-based treatments for addiction. However, certain academic institutions, companies, and individuals are attempting to monopolize these compounds by exploiting the patent system.
This...
Psychedelics have been used across different cultures for thousands of years, with historical evidence of substances like ayahuasca in South America, mescaline from cacti in North and South America, and ibogaine in West Africa. Despite this...
L’Union Africaine organise à Antananarivo du 22 au 26 octobre 2024 une conférence de « Consultation Continentale de la coalition mondiale de l’Union Africaine sur la réduction de l’offre de drogue de synthèse ». Il s’agit de renforcer les...
Dear Friends, welcome to the latest edition of The UYDEL Newsletter! We are excited to share our recent activities and achievements as we continue our mission to empower youth and promote positive change in our communities. In this issue...
Another counseling teacher training workshop organized and conducted by the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board's Preventive Education and Training Division was held in Kaduwela Education Zone on Monday 21st October 2024.
Counselors...
Higher education institutions are a central context for the prevention of substance use in young people, as they provide a context of strong influence on the behavior of their students. There are evidence-based prevention strategies for the...
Teachers Training Anuradhapura Education Zone
A training workshop on drug prevention and counseling for 64 teachers engaged in counseling in the Anuradhapura Education Zone was held on the 16th of October 2024 at the Anuradhapura...
Session Objectives:
Identify various Screening & Brief Intervention (SBI) practice models for youth substance use/misuse preventing & early intervention.
Explore evidence supporting SBIs & challenges for implementing SBIs to...
NDDCB is registered as an education provider in ISSUP International. By design, the Colombo Plan DAP will update the capacity of the NDDCB and other agencies to control drug demand and supply. Majority of NDDCB staff members have completed...
