The 2024 ISSUP Global Event will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece between 24th & 28th June, 2024. Abstract submission is now open until December 31st, 2023, and we are inviting contributions from professionals across substance useprevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support, as well as those working with vulnerable populations. Whether you're an academic or not, we welcome your submissions.
ISSUP Kenya and the United States International University - Africa co-hosted a webinar to mark World Mental Health Day 2023. The theme is 'Substance Use Prevention: A Responsive Strategy to Enhance Mental Health in Kenya'.
ISSUP Kenya Executive Committee members had the privilege to meet with the Parliamentary Caucas against Drug and Substance Abuse. The meeting yielded rich and positive deliberations which culminated in a partnership agreement between both parties.
ISSUP Kenya is now an active player in the activities of the caucus in Kenya. The goal of the partnership is to collaborate in responding to the national agenda of substance use prevention and reduce the disease burden caused by SUDs.
Present at the meeting were Hon. Anthony Kibagendi MP, Chairman of the caucas, Hon. Dan Mathenge MP for Nyeri...
ISSUP Kenya cordially invites you to our upcoming webinar on October 24th, 2023.
Gain insights from clinical practice, mentorship, and supervision programs that equip novice mental health professionals with practical skills.
The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.
On July 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual Ministerial-level meeting to launch a Global Coalition to address Synthetic Drug Threats.
جمعرات یکم جون کو ڈبلیو ایچ او نے منشیات پر انحصار پر ماہرین کی کمیٹی (ای سی ڈی ڈی) انفارمیشن ریپوزٹری کا آغاز کیا ، جو صحت کے پیشہ ور افراد اور منشیات کی پالیسی کے ماہرین کو ای سی ڈی ڈی کے ذریعہ جائزہ لئے گئے 450 سے زیادہ مادوں پر تمام تکنیکی رپورٹس تک آزادانہ طور پر رسائی حاصل کرنے کے لئے ایک ہی قابل تلاش ڈیٹا بیس فراہم کرتا ہے۔
Ogbuabor, D.C., Ogbuabor, A.O. & Igwe, M.C. Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking frequency among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 20 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00530-5
Background
In the entire world, smoking is a major contributor to preventable deaths and years of life with a disability. Nevertheless, little is known about the factors that influence women's smoking habits. This study evaluated the factors that influence smoking and smoking frequency among Nigerian women of reproductive age.
Methods and materials
This study uses information from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) (n = 41,821). The data were adjusted for sampling weight, stratification, and cluster sampling design. Smoking status and frequency (daily and occasional...
سیمی اومبیسا اور این ممبی ویگوا نئے آئی این ای پی پلس ہائبرڈ سہولت کار کورس کی قیادت کریں گے جس کا آغاز 29 اپریل کو صبح 8:30 بجے ای اے ٹی وقت کے مطابق ہوگا۔
The Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC) is looking for volunteers to participate in the pilot testing of the ICAP examination for School and Family Prevention.
وی این جی او سی این وائی این جی او سی اور یو این او ڈی سی سول سوسائٹی یونٹ کے ساتھ مل کر 31 جنوری 2023 کو صبح 8.30 بجے ای سی او ایس او سی پارٹنرشپ فورم 2023 کے حاشیے میں ایک آن لائن سائیڈ ایونٹ کا انعقاد کر رہا ہے۔ اس تقریب کا عنوان ہے: منشیات کی پالیسیوں، کوویڈ 19 اور 2030 ایجنڈے کے حصول میں سول سوسائٹی کا مرکزی کردار
وی این جی او سی مختلف خطوں سے تعلق رکھنے والے 3-4 سول سوسائٹی کے مقررین کی تلاش میں ہے جو اس تقریب میں شرکت کرنا چاہتے ہیں، جو 2030 کے اہداف اور مؤثر، ثبوت پر مبنی منشیات کی پالیسیوں کے لئے اقدامات کی ٹھوس مثالوں پر توجہ مرکوز کریں۔
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board have proudly planned to conduct an International Symposium on Drug-Related Studies 2022 will be held from 1st and 2nd December 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka to facilitate the exchange of information...