Learn about global drug trends from the authors of the World Drug Report 2024!
UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. In the...
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...
Our harm reduction project proposal for our county tanariver but currently we don't have donors to support us .we are looking for donors to support our establishment of medically assisted therapy clinic and detoxification drugs
I am lukman shekuwe athman registered psychiatric nurse practitioner specialist in drugs and substances management and harm reduction advocacy member in tanariver county.i work in hola county mental clinic where I see drugs and substances used disorders patient where I treat them co morbid mental...
Join us for the launch of the ISSUP Kenya Code of Ethics!
In attendance would be the CEO C&P Board and ISSUP Kenya founding member Dr Matilda Mghoi accompanied by the former ISSUP Kenya trustee Dr Richard Gakunju (Former Chair GCCC and Clinical Director, MASAA).
The Code of Ethics will be presented by Catherine Mwati, the Ethics & Disciplinary sub-committee chair. It will be moderated by Albert Muraya.
Continuous Professional Development points to be earned by attendees. The event would be held on 22nd March 2024 at 5-6pm.
In this edition of the ISSUP Newsletter we bring you updates on grants from The Colombo Plan, a selection of jobs, forthcoming events and a report from National Substance UsePrevention Week in Kenya.
Η ISSUP KENYA αλληλεπίδρασε με περισσότερους από 50 αξιωματικούς που εκπροσωπούν υπουργεία, κομητείες, τμήματα και υπηρεσίες (MCDA) στη Σχολή Διακυβέρνησης της Κένυας στο Embu. Η Βασική Εκπαίδευση Συμβουλευτικών Δεξιοτήτων, με επικεφαλής το Τμήμα Συμβουλευτικής του Υπουργείου Δημόσιας Υπηρεσίας, Απόδοσης και Διαχείρισης Παράδοσης, επικεντρώνεται στην ανάπτυξη Πρωταθλητών Ψυχικής Υγείας στο Χώρο Εργασίας για τον δημόσιο τομέα.
Οι συμμετέχοντες εισήχθησαν στο ISSUP και έλαβαν καθοδήγηση σχετικά με τη σημασία του να γίνουν μέλη αυτής της επαγγελματικής ένωσης. Σε συζητήσεις με την Grace Wanjiku...
At the beginning of November, ISSUP and ISSUP Kenya attended the 25th Annual Congress of the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) in Marrakesh, Morocco.
The theme of the 2023 ISAM Congress was ‘Improving Care and Compassion in Addiction: XXV Years of Global Focus and Perspectives’. The Director of ISSUP Kenya Dr Pamela Kaithuru together with Brian Morales, the Chief of the Counternarcotics Branch of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and ISSUP's Deputy Director Livia Edegger participated in a panel on the importance of developing an educated...
Το Διεθνές Πρόγραμμα NIDA θα συγκεντρώσει συμμετέχοντες από όλο τον κόσμο για το δια ζώσης Διεθνές Φόρουμ NIDA 2024, το οποίο θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 14-17 Ιουνίου στο Μόντρεαλ του Καναδά.
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.
Η ISSUP φιλοξένησε συνάντηση των Γενικών Εθνικών Παραρτημάτων στις 26 Οκτωβρίου 2023. Αυτή η συνάντηση πραγματοποιήθηκε διαδικτυακά και αποτέλεσε μέρος μιας εξαμηνιαίας πρόσκλησης για τα Εθνικά Παραρτήματα ISSUP σε όλο τον κόσμο.
Είμαστε ενθουσιασμένοι που ανακοινώνουμε την τελευταία προσθήκη στην ενότητα Επαγγελματικής Ανάπτυξης – έναν ειδικό τομέα που ονομάζεται «Λίστες Πρόληψης». Αυτός ο πόρος είναι προσαρμοσμένος για όσους επιθυμούν να διερευνήσουν τεκμηριωμένα προγράμματα πρόληψης και να έχουν πρόσβαση σε πληροφορίες σχετικά με αποτελεσματικές παρεμβάσεις πρόληψης.
Σε αυτή την ενότητα, θα βρείτε μια επιμελημένη συλλογή πόρων, οι οποίοι έχουν αναπτυχθεί από αξιόλογους οργανισμούς που ειδικεύονται στην επιμέλεια και την αξιολόγηση πρακτικών πρόληψης.
Εκτιμούμε τον πλούτο των γνώσεων και των ιδεών στην κοινότητα...
ISSUP Kenya is pleased to present its webinar on Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals.
Gain insights from clinical practice, mentorship, and supervision programs that equip novice mental health professionals with practical skills.
The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy issues around the world.
By participating in the survey, you will contribute to a collective civil society voice that will be presented prior to the 67th CND and other relevant fora. Your responses will inform the development of a civil society report that will be jointly published by VNGOC & NYNGOC in 2024.
The survey is currently available in English and...
This guide is concerned with advancing understanding and action about trauma-informed approaches that support program and service delivery for/with children, youth, and families. A trauma-informed approach is a system-wide approach that is distinct from, yet linked to, the delivery of trauma-specific treatments and interventions.
This guide has the following objectives:
To identify trauma-informed approaches to supporting children, youth, and families, from the academic and non-academic literature and from the experience of those delivering child and youth services (child protection, youth...
