Rasha Abi Hana

Call for Abstracts: Society For Research On Nicotine and Tobacco

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The Annual Meeting will be held on March 2-5 2022, and is currently scheduled to take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Center in Edinburgh, Scotland.  

The SRNT 2022 Annual Meeting may be a hybrid (part in person, part virtual) or entirely virtual, depending on how things play out in the coming months. A final decision about the meeting format (face-to-face hybrid virtual component vs. entirely virtual) will not be made for some time. In the meantime, attendees should not hesitate to submit for fear of being unable to travel. Rest assured that the meeting, no matter the chosen...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalization of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation

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Manu, E., Douglas, M., Ntsaba, M.J. et al. Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalisation of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 16, 54 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-021-00391-w

Over the past era, there has been a call for legalizing marijuana cultivation and trading for commercial purposes in South Africa. Advocates of the call argue that the criminalization of commercial marijuana cultivation and trading has failed to stop illicit marijuana cultivation and trading. Nevertheless, the views of those who economically benefit from the illicit marijuana trade on its legalization remain empirically unsolicited.

This study aimed to understand the views of illegal marijuana growers and traders from two selected communities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa...

James Harvey

Kenya Launches National Guidelines on Drug Use Prevention

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National Guidelines on Drug Use Prevention, 2021 adopted and launched by the Kenyan Government on June 26, 2021
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June 26, 2021, Nairobi, Kenya:- As the World commemorated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) on June 26, 2021, Kenya has added another milestone in the journey towards a nation free from alcohol and drug abuse:-The National Guidelines on Drug Use Prevention were launched!

Previously in Kenya, the approach to prevention has been single event activities, development and dissemination of information, education and communication (IEC) materials on myths and the negative effects of alcohol and drug abuse. Now, one of the greatest milestones is the development...

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James Harvey

World Drug Report 2021

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UNODC
Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.
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Michael Brobbey

ISSUP Kenya Executive Committee Meeting

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ISSUP Kenya Executive Committee
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On Saturday 27th February 2021 the Executive Committee meeting of ISSUP Kenya took place. There were good discussions and more information will be forthcoming from the committee about the way forward for our organisation. In the meantime members are encouraged to continue sharing about various activities both professional and personal.

Present at the meeting was the President, Evans Oloo, Vice-President Susan Gitau, incoming secretary Jackie Anundo , ISSUP Kenya trustee Richard Gakunju, membership sub-committee chair Pamela Kaithuru, treasurer Susan Ruturi, committee member Grace Wanjiku, and...

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Livia

ISSUP Kenya - Kenyatta University Collaboration

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ISSUP Kenya & Kenyatta University teams

ISSUP Kenya has entered into talks with Kenyatta University through Department of Psychology, to explore potential for partnership in the delivery of mutual objectives, programs and activities. Present during the meeting held on 17th December 2020 at the KU administrative complex: Dr. Eunice Githae-Chair Department of Psychology, Dr. Pamela Kaithuru-ISSUP Kenya), Evans Oloo-President ISSUP Kenya & Dr. Beatrice Kathungu-KU/ISSUP amongst other faculty members.

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Michael Brobbey

Výroční valná hromada národní pobočky ISSUP v Keni 2020

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Výroční valná hromada pro ISSUP Keňa, která je zákonem pověřena pro všechny společnosti a tvořila naši národní konferenci, se konala dnes, online. Byla dobrá účast a bylo přijato několik usnesení, která budou ratifikována výkonným výborem...

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Michael Brobbey

Graduation UTC Training :16th October 2020

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ISSUP Kenya PCEA UTC Graduation

ISSUP Kenya in partnership with the PCEA graduated the first cohort of trainees on basic UTC course: a total of 30 participants. The ceremony at the Kikuyu mission hospital was graced by the Governor of Kiambu County, His Excellency James Nyoro, In coming SG of the PCEA, Rev. Dr. Waihenya,The CEO Kikuyu hospital Dr. P.Kimpiatu. Other officials present included Rev. Dr. W. Kogo, ISSUP Kenya Executive Dr. Richard Gakunju & Vice president ISSUP Kenya Ms. Susan Gitau. Congratulations to all. 

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James Harvey

Plenary 2: Evidence-based Prevention: Policy and Practice

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Jižní Afrika
The Second Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenární zasedání 1: Příprava podmínek pro snížení poptávky po drogách v Africe

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
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První plenární zasedání virtuální konference "Snižování poptávky po drogách v Africe: prevence, léčba a epidemiologie" od 16. září do 10. listopadu 2020.
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Livia

A Review of the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Systems in Kenya

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Jaguga, F., Kwobah, E. A review of the public sector substance use disorder treatment and prevention systems in Kenya. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 15, 47 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-020-00291-5

Researchers predict that harm from substance use and rates of substance use disorders in sub-Saharan Africa will increase significantly in the next 30 years.

In order to have a well-functioning health system that works in harmony, the World Health Organization (WHO)describes the need for the following features:

  • trained and motivated health workers,
  • a well-maintained infrastructure
  • a reliable supply of medicines and technologies,
  • the backing of adequate funding with strong health plans and evidence-based policies.

This review shines the spotlight on Kenya with the aim to provide an...

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