Webinar ISSUP Argentina: Local addiction prevention policies
On June 29, 2020, ISSUP Argentina presented a webinar on Local Policies to Prevent Addictions.
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Smoking Prevalence, Patterns, and Cessation Among Adults in Hebei Province, Central China: Implications From China National Health Survey (CNHS)
As part of the China National Health Survey, the objective of this study was to explore the prevalence, patterns, and influencing factors of smoking, and understand reasons for smoking cessation among adults in Hebei Province, central China...
World Drug Day : Let your voice be heard
!!!!LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!!!!
In view of the celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking which is also called World Drug Day, coming up on June, 26th.
Celebrating under the theme "Better...
Webinar: Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Context of Social Isolation
Integrated Response of the General Secretariat to the crisis of COVID-19 Situation Room on The Protection of Personnel.
To continue to promote health and well-being among OAS staff, our colleagues from the Inter-American Commission on Drug...
COVID-19: Online and Remote Resources for Addiction Support
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has put together information on the potential implications of this pandemic on those who struggle with substance use disorder.
The social distancing that is required during this COVID-19 outbreak has...
UNODC Ensuring Continuum of Care for People Who Use and Inject Drugs, Including Those in Prisons During COVID-19 in Coastal Kenya
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) supports Kenyan counties in COVID-19 prevention efforts for key and most vulnerable populations. In the spirit of leaving no one behind...
Overview of University-based Academic Programmes in Addiction Studies in Africa
Abstract
Aim: The aim was to map and describe the university-based addiction studies programs in Africa, as part of continuing international research.
Methods: The study was conducted in 2016–2017. The first phase was based on Google and...
Prevention in the COVID 19 Crisis - Parent Webinar
COVID-19 presents a rapidly changing situation for families and young people. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in especially children and teens. A few of the many things teens might turn to in stressful...
Barriers, Facilitators, and Disparities in Retention for Adolescents in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders: A Qualitative Study with Treatment Providers
Abstract
Background
Retention in substance use treatment is one of the strongest predictors of improved outcomes among adolescents, making retention an important goal of treatment. We examined treatment providers’ perspectives on barriers...
Better Knowledge for Better Care: Changing Substance Use Treatment and Prevention Narratives in Nigeria
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Better Knowledge for Better Care
Changing Substance Use...
