The African Union Commission (AUC) has held an annual continental consultation for Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) since 2015. AUC member states are each represented by their respective DDR national focal points, allowing member states an opportunity to present national DDR activities in a peer-review platform that also allows engagement with invited subject matter experts. This year’s consultation was held in Arusha, Tanzania from 10-13 December 2024, and included Traditional Leaders from Southern Africa. The theme for this year’s consultation was “Prevention is better than Cure: Towards...
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(ISSUP staff) - 19 نوامبر 2024
Last week the Botswana Association of Addiction Professionals - BAAP / ISSUP Botswana had the honour of participating in the Botswana Police Service Youth Dialogue panel discussions, centred around the theme: "I Am Affected: Breaking the Cycle of Gender-Based Violence, Substance Use, and Improving Mental Health."
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- 15 نوامبر 2024
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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Botswana and ISSUP India, in collaboration with the GRN, present: "Global Perspectives on Recovery: Evidence-Based Practices, Women’s Lived Experiences, and the Role of Peer Service Providers in SUD Treatment."
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- 30 اکتبر 2024
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ISSUP Botswana and ISSUP India, in collaboration with the GRN, present: "Global Perspectives on Recovery: Evidence-Based Practices, Women’s Lived Experiences, and the Role of Peer Service Providers in SUD Treatment."
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 9 اکتبر 2024
آخرین خبرنامه ما را برای جزئیات بیشتر از جلسات و فعالیت های اخیر در امریکا لاتین و آفریقا از دست ندهید. این موضوع همچنین شامل اطلاعات در مورد چگونگی به دست آوردن مهارت های بالینی پیشرفته با UTC16 دوره خود رهبری.
اطلاعات در مورد روند جهانی مواد مخدر از نویسندگان گزارش جهانی مواد مخدر 2024!
کارشناسان UNODC گزارش جهانی مواد مخدر 2024 را ارائه خواهند کرد، و یک مرور کلی از آخرین تحولات و غواصی در به روز ترین داده های جهانی ارائه خواهند کرد. در بخش...
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(ISSUP staff) - 1 ژوئیه 2024
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A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
Many stimulant-related hazards are linked to intensive, high-dose, or long-term usage. The mode of administration plays a significant moderating role; injecting stimulants and smoking crack cocaine or methamphetamine have been specifically associated with more problematic use behaviours. Even people who use stimulants sporadically or...
The NIDA International Program will bring together attendees from around the globe for the in-person 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14-17 in Montreal, Canada.
The Forum research symposium, poster session, and...
Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests
Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024
Present your international drug use and addiction research during the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17, 2024, in Montreal, Canada.
The NIDA International Program invites research poster abstract submissions and travel award applications from researchers around the world. Join for the Forum research symposium, interactive workshops, the poster session, and networking activities.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 6 نوامبر 2023
ISSUP hosted a General National Chapters meeting on October 26, 2023. This meeting was held online and formed part of a bi-annual call for ISSUP National Chapters around the world.
We are excited to announce the latest addition to our Professional Development section—a dedicated area called "Prevention Lists." This resource is tailored for those keen on exploring evidence-based prevention programs and accessing information about effective prevention interventions.
Within this section, you will find a curated collection of resources, all of which have been developed by esteemed organisations specialising in the curation and evaluation of prevention practices.
We value the wealth of knowledge and insights within our ISSUP community. Therefore, we invite all our...