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Co- occurring mental disorders is a major contributor to the burden associated with substance use disorders. Presence of a co- occurring mental disorders among persons with substance use disorders poses challenges to the addiction professionals.

The issue of drug (NAPZA) abuse at the global, regional, and national levels remains a serious public health issue, with widespread impacts on social, economic, and security domains. Based on the 2023 National Survey on Drug Abuse conducted by BNN, BRIN, and BPS, the prevalence rate of drug abuse in Indonesia among individuals aged 15–64 years was1.73%, equivalent to approximately 3.33 million people.

ISSUP Kenya presents its webinar on Understanding Gambling Addiction and Its Links to Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health in Kenya.

Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022

Presentation:

• Bridging the gap between professionals working with problematic substance use and intimate partner...

Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022

Presentation:

• Characterization of family violence of substance user patients (presented at CIJ in 2020) - Dr Carmen...

Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 14th May, 2022. Keynote Speaker - Former U.S. Congressman: Patrick J.  Kennedy

Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 12th May,2022

Presentations:

• An Exploratory Study on Individual stigma to Substance Use in a Clinical Population - Dr. Hisham...