Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
The prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in prison populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Comorbid mental illnesses and substance use disorders are associated with adverse criminal, social, and health outcomes. Yet, their burden is not reliably known among prison populations. We therefore aimed to estimate the prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders (dual disorders) among people in prison worldwide.
Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Factors Influencing Alcohol Abuse Among School-Attending Adolescents in Lagos State, Nigeria: Implications for Prevention Interventions - Oluseyi Odewale Ph.D, Day 4, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Factors Influencing Alcohol Abuse Among School-Attending...
Assessing the Life Skills Of Street Children Who Use Substances in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria - Asu Obasse Benedict, Day 4, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Assessing the Life Skills Of Street Children Who Use Substances in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State...
Evidence for the universal, selective and indicated prevention of illicit substance use based on a systematic review and data science - Orlando Scoppetta, Day 4, 09:00-10:29
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Evidence for the universal, selective and indicated prevention of illicit substance use based on a...
Evidence-based substance use prevention program for children and adolescents. The implementation of Planet Youth in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina - Matias Garcia Teran, Day 4, 09:00-10:29
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Evidence-based substance use prevention program for children and adolescents. The implementation of...
Alcohol Use Among In-School Youth in Uganda - Lubega Andrew, Day 4, 09:00-10:29
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Alcohol Use Among In-School Youth in Uganda - Lubega Andrew Abstract: Alcohol Use Among In-School Youth...
HCV prevention, testing and treatment for people who inject drugs: A global and country perspective
ISSUP are pleased to present this webinar on hepatitis C care for people who inject drugs.
HCV prevention, testing and treatment for people who inject drugs: A global and country perspective
ISSUP would like to invite you to attend an upcoming webinar on hepatitis C care for people who inject drugs.
Development of an online facilitator training programme for Strong Families - an open-source family skills prevention programme aiming to prevent a broad spectrum of risk behaviours - Karin Haar, Day 4, 09:00-10:29
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Development of an online facilitator training programme for Strong Families - an open-source family...