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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 182 (9 October 2024)

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Don't miss our latest newsletter for details of recent meetings and activities in Latin America and Africa. This issue also includes information on how to gain advanced clinical skills with the UTC16 Self Led Course.

Read it here: Issue 182

 

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Subregional Meeting of ISSUP National Chapters in South America

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The ISSUP subregional Meeting for South America, hosted by ISSUP Peru from September 25-27, 2024, took place at the Pontificia Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) in Lima, as part of the II Annual Conference of ISSUP Peru.
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Iqbal Masud

Positive Peer Support is Essential for the Recovery Journey

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Webinar on recovery month celebration

Maintaining relationships—especially with good friends, family, loved ones, and connections within society—is an essential part of a substance user's recovery journey. Positive peer support plays a crucial role in helping individuals with substance use disorders decide what is right for them. It is common for those in recovery to face social stigma and discrimination, often stemming from punitive rules and negative community mindsets. This stigma arises from the false belief that drug use is a moral issue. However, by ensuring human rights and promoting positive reinforcement, individuals on...

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Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center Celebrates International Recovery Day

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September is globally recognized as International Recovery Month. To inspire individuals recovering from substance abuse, many countries around the world celebrate Recovery Month during this time. In alignment with this global initiative, the Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center celebrated International Recovery Day, with the participation of women who have successfully recovered from addiction after receiving treatment at the center.
On Monday, September 30, a vibrant celebration was held at the Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center in Shyamoli...

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Global Women's Network Meeting: Global Survey Results

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Join Us for a Special Event!

Be part of an insightful discussion with ISSUP and the Global Women’s Network as we unveil the findings from the Power of Collaboration global survey!

We will discuss groundbreaking data on:
 

  • Gender-based...
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Rasha Abi Hana

ISSUP POSTER FOR EUSPR 2024: Lessons Learned from the INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants

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From September 11th to 13th, 2024, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) participated in the European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) Conference held in Cremona, Italy.

The poster titled “Facilitators, Challenges, and Lessons Learnt from INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants” and co-authored by Rasha Abi Hana, Rachele Donini, Jeff Lee, and José Luis Benítez Villa, highlighted findings from the Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention (INEP) Plus Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) involving Spanish...

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1. subregionální setkání mezi Mexikem a Střední Amerikou konané v San Salvadoru, El Salvador od 4. do 6. září 2024

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1. subregionální setkání mezi Mexikem a Střední Amerikou se konalo v San Salvadoru, El Salvador od 4. do 6. září 2024.
Ve dnech 4. až 6. září 2024 se v San Salvadoru v El Salvadoru konalo 1. subregionální setkání pro Mexiko a Střední Ameriku. Akce zahrnovala několik důležitých součástí, jako jsou dvě školení a konference o poruchách způsobených užíváním návykových látek.
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Guía Breve para la Adaptación de Intervenciones Basadas en Evidencia

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Compartimos con ustedes la Guía Breve para la Adaptación de Intervenciones Basadas en Evidencia (Chacón y Caamaño, 2024) que puede ser de utilidad para orientar sus propios procesos de adaptación de intervenciones en el ámbito del uso de sustancias. Siéntanse libres de compartirla. Para cualquier...
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ISSUP visit to Associazione Casa Rosetta in Caltagirone, Sicily

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On Sunday 15th September 2024, members of the ISSUP Board, staff and other guests visited the Assoziazione Casa Rosetta therapeutic community “L’Oasi” in Caltagirone, Sicily.
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Zpravodaj ISSUP - vydání 180 (4. září 2024)

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Zpravodaj ISSUP.
V tomto vydání našeho zpravodaje přinášíme aktualizace z Mezinárodního dne povědomí o předávkování 2024 a nedávných aktivit ISSUP v Tanzanii a Togu.
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Prevention and Community-Based Efforts Against Psychoactive Substance Use: Anti-Drug Coalitions and National Network of Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Professionals Launched in Togo

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Prévention et lutte contre l’usage des substances psychoactives basée sur la communauté: Les coalitions anti-drogue et le réseau national des professionnels en prévention, traitement et de réhabilitation au Togo lancés.
The National Anti-Drug Committee (CNAD), in collaboration with its partners, organised a forum on 13th August 2024 in Lomé to launch anti-drug coalitions and the national network of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation professionals in Togo.
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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 179 (21 August 2024)

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This month ISSUP convened regional National Chapter meetings in both Bali, Indonesia, and Arusha, Tanzania. These dynamic gatherings aim to foster collaboration, spark innovative ideas, and reinforce efforts to advance drug demand reduction strategies across Asia and Africa.
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Asia National Chapters Meeting 2024 in Bali

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We are excited to share that our recent Asian National Chapters meeting took place in person in Bali, Indonesia on August 16th-17th, 2024.

We are excited to share that our recent Asian National Chapters meeting took place in person in Bali, Indonesia on August 16th-17th, 2024.

Representatives from ISSUP Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam participated in this event, providing updates on ISSUP developments in their countries. Together, we brainstormed strategies for National Chapter development, discussed the ISSUP Regional DDR Plan, and explored future cooperation among countries offices.

We also focused on ways to enhance the representation of Asian National Chapters at the...

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Školení ISSUP Panama UTC pro náboženské organizace

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Od 29. července do 2. srpna uspořádala panamská pobočka ISSUP školení o univerzálním učebním plánu pro náboženské organizace.
Od 29. července do 2. srpna uspořádala panamská pobočka ISSUP školení o univerzálním učebním plánu pro náboženské organizace.
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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 178 (7 August 2024)

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Welcome to the latest edition of the ISSUP Newsletter!

We are excited to bring you details of our latest ISSUP Reading List on Engaging youth in Substance Use Prevention and links to new research articles from Addictology Journal. All of these resources and more are now available on the ISSUP website for you to enjoy.

In addition, we are pleased to announce open tender opportunities for National Chapters in the United Kingdom, Zambia, Cameroon, and Canada. Please see the links inside for detailed information on each tender, including closing dates and instructions for submitting a statement...

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Onesmo Anthony Rupil

How Trauma and Crisis may lead to Substance Use Disorder/Addiction. Conversely; How Addiction may lead to Trauma and Crisis.

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The correlation between Substance Use Disorder/ Addiction and Trauma /Crisis.
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  Trauma can be defined as the psychological distress following exposure to a traumatic or stressful event (Westhuizen, 2019). The way in which people respond to such an event is variable and can present in many different ways. Trauma is an injury to the brain and psyche in that it disrupts our psychological well-being at a neurological level. Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds (Mate’ ,2008). Different people who are exposed to the same event will not...

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