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Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee

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Opinion piece, commentary
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Health Promotion
Recovery Support
Mental Health
Policy
Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.
Submitted by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) -
ISSUP founder and Senior Consultant Jeff lee speaking at the United Nations in Vienna

Review of Competency-Based Models and Quality Standards in Training and Education in the Addiction Field: Study Protocol

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Training
Quality Assurance
Recovery Support
Partner Organisation
ADDICTOLOGY Journal

BACKGROUND:

There is a growing trend of development and improvement of education and training in the field of addictions, hand in hand with the increase and changes of substance use-related issues. To ensure a high level of education...

AddictologyIssue 3/2023
Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -

Stigmatizing imagery for substance use disorders: a qualitative exploration

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Health Promotion
Populations
Public Health
Quality Assurance
Mental Health
Ethics
Recovery Support
This study used qualitative methods to identify stigmatizing and non-stigmatizing imagery for SUD and explore the reactions of people with lived experience with SUD to SUD-related imagery. We conducted focus groups and brief semi-structured qualitative interviews with 14 individuals in recovery from a range of SUD.
Submitted by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) -
stigma stigmatizing images mental health substance use research language

Science of Self-Care: How It Helps and Why It Matters

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Health Promotion
Practice
Recovery Support
Women
Mental Health
ISSUP presents its webinar on the science behind self-care. This webinar discusses the science of self-care, why it important, and how it works physiologically and neurologically.
Submitted by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part II: Introduction to Brief Interventions and Referral to Treatment

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Health Promotion
Training
Recovery Support
Substances
Partner Organisation
ITTC South Africa
ISSUP is pleased to present part two of its webinar series on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). This two-part series has been organised in collaboration with ISSUP Global, The South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC), and the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Submitted by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part I: Introduction to SBIRT and Screening Tools for Substance Use.

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Health Promotion
Training
Recovery Support
Substances
Partner Organisation
ITTC South Africa
ISSUP is pleased to present a webinar on Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). This two-part series has been organised as a collaboration between ISSUP Global, The South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC) and the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Submitted by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) -

Lisbon Addictions 2024: Call for abstracts

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Recovery Support
Substances
Addiction
Mental Health

Lisbon Addictions 2024 is a multidisciplinary conference that provides both a forum for networking and an opportunity to showcase cutting-edge research. The conference is intended to inform policy development and practice through a better...

Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -

Who Helps The Helper? A Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Health Promotion
Practice
Training
Recovery Support
Substances
Quality Assurance
Mental Health
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.
Submitted by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs

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Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Recovery Support
Public Health
People who use drugs in Thailand are receiving more help to reduce the harm caused by their habit thanks to a change in formerly punitive drug laws and support from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
Submitted by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) -
Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs

Supporting people who use methamphetamine through SMART Recovery Mutual-help Groups

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Format
Webinar
Themes
Treatment
Recovery Support

 

This Cracks in the Ice webinar was held on Wednesday 6th of September and provided attendees with information about

• Mutual-help groups like SMART Recovery

• Recent research findings that highlight the potential of SMART Recovery for...

Submitted by Edie -

Clinical Supervision in Botswana

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Themes
Treatment
Practice
Recovery Support
Women
Quality Assurance
ISSUP Botswana would like to invite you to their Webinar on Clinical Supervision in Botswana.
Submitted by Olivia Woodrow -

Stigmatising imagery for substance use disorders

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Practice
Recovery Support
Addiction
Mental Health

Stigma is a barrier to treatment for individuals with substance use issues. Although there has been research conducted exploring the impact of stigmatising language, less is known about the effects of stigmatising images.

This qualitative...

Submitted by Edie -

Treatment for drug and alcohol misuse should involve families and communities

Format
News
Themes
Addiction
Treatment
Recovery Support

Alcohol and other drug treatment are generally only provided for individuals, often away from their families. Treatment aims to improve well-being and reduce the harms of substance use and families and communities can play a significant...

Submitted by Edie -

FDA Approves New Buprenorphine Treatment Option for Opioid Use Disorder

Format
News
Themes
Addiction
Treatment
Recovery Support

For Immediate Release: May 23, 2023

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Brixadi (buprenorphine) extended-release injection for subcutaneous use (under the skin) to treat moderate to severe opioid use disorder (OUD)...

Submitted by Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez -

Silné stránky postavy a zotavení ze závislosti

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Recovery Support
Treatment
ISSUP Kenya prezentuje svůj webinář o poznatcích z pozitivní psychologie a psychologie náboženství aplikovaných na léčbu a zotavení ze závislosti.
Submitted by Olivia Woodrow -

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