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French Opioid Prevention Materials - Français Ressources sur la prévention des opioïdes

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International Technology Transfer Center Network (ITTC) recently shared some helpful new resources developed by their partners at the Mid-America ATTC . They partnered with the Ethnic Communities Opioid Response Network in Missouri, the Addiction Policy Forum, and the Opioid Response Network (ORN in...
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Formation sur les curricula 3 et 4 du programme ‘’Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC)’’ du 07 au 15 Avril 2021.

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Cette formation a débuté le mercredi 07 Avril 2021 et a porté sur les curricula 3 et 4 respectivement « Les co-morbidités mentales et médicales ; une vue d’ensemble pour les Professionnels de l’addiction » et « Compétences de base en counseling pour les professionnels de l’addiction ». Elle a réuni...
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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms Online Data Visualisation Tool

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CSUCH’s data visualisation tool can be used to estimate substance use trends across the country. The data helps inform programs, practices, and research to protect communities, save lives, and improve the well-being of people in Canada.

 

Spotlight: Top 3 causes of death due to substance use in Canada 


More than 200 people died each day due to substance use (SU) in 2020 (the latest year for which data are available). That works out to 73,994 deaths that year. The average age of death due to SU was 45 years. Tobacco use caused 63% (46,366) of SU-related deaths, followed by alcohol at 23%...

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The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

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Adi Zuloff-Shani Ph.D. Psychedelics to the Rescue

Addiction and obesity share similar neurological pathways, both linked to compulsive behaviors and the brain's reward system. Research has highlighted the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes, to help manage both appetite and addictive cravings. These medications, such as semaglutide, may regulate addictive behaviors by influencing reward circuits in the brain. However, they come with potential side effects, and their long-term effects are still under investigation.

In addition, a new compound, 5-Methoxy-2-aminoindane (MEAI), is being researched for its...

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Workforce professionalisation and remembering Jeff Lee

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This week, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention, insisting that those working in this field should be appropriately specialized. He often reminded us that while generalists and treatment specialists are well-meaning and deeply embedded within their communities, they are not always best placed to develop and implement evidence-based prevention systems. Jeff emphasized that prevention must be treated as a distinct science—one that is grounded in rigorous research...

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James Harvey

Reunión de Visión de los Capítulos Nacionales

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El Equipo de los Capítulos Nacionales celebró una reunión virtual fundamental de 2 días del 10 al 11 de diciembre de 2024 para evaluar el modelo operativo actual de los Capítulos Nacionales e identificar oportunidades de mejora y crecimiento. La reunión fue denominada una "Reunión de Visión" para reflejar la agenda central: la elaboración de un plan con visión de futuro para los Capítulos Nacionales de ISSUP.
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Consulta de la Unión Africana para la Reducción de la Demanda de Drogas de 2025 en Arusha, Tanzania

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Asistentes a la Consulta de la Unión Africana para la Reducción de la Demanda de Drogas en Arusha, Tanzania

La Comisión de la Unión Africana (AUC) ha celebrado una consulta continental anual para la Reducción de la Demanda de Drogas (DDR) desde 2015.  Cada uno de los Estados miembros de la AUC está representado por sus respectivos puntos focales nacionales de desarme, desmovilización y reintegración, lo que brinda a los Estados miembros la oportunidad de presentar las actividades nacionales de desarme, desmovilización y reintegración en una plataforma de revisión por pares que también permite la participación de expertos en la materia invitados.  La consulta de este año se llevó a cabo en Arusha,...

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Radolf Nortey

Promouvoir le Traitement comme Alternative à l'Incarcération pour les Usagers de Substances

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Du 14 au 18 Octobre 2024 a eu lieu à Lomé /Hôtel concorde, un atelier de formation sur les alternatives à  l'incarcération (ATI).

Organisé par le CNAD en collaboration avec ISSUP Togo, avec l'appui technique et financier de la Commission de la CEDEÃO et du Colombo Plan; Cet atelier à connu la participation d'une vingtaine d'acteurs multisectoriels.

L'objectif de cette initiative pilote est de proposer le traitement comme alternative à la condamnation pour les personnes souffrant de troubles liés à l'usage de substances psychoactives en contact avec le système de justice pénale.

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Recovery Survey

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The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 

To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S. based Faces and Voices of Recovery to determine which topics may be of most relevance. Our goal is to offer webinars that not only inform but also develop and build skills that support recovery, advocacy, and professional growth.
 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us design a webinar series that resonates with and benefits you.

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Rasha Abi Hana

ISSUP at Lisbon Addictions 2024: Empowering the Workforce of the Future

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Learning from Africa: Workforce Development, Enhancement, and Support Session at Lisbon Addictions.

From October 23rd to 25th, 2024, Lisbon hosted the Lisbon Addictions 2024 Conference, bringing together 2,231 participants from around the world. The event provided a dynamic platform for sharing the latest research in addiction science and exploring future directions in addiction policy and practice. The Conference theme, "Empowering the Workforce of the Future," focused on strengthening the workforce in addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery, underscoring the critical need for well-trained professionals to meet the evolving demands of the field.

ISSUP actively participated in the...

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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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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

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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.
Le Comité National Anti-Drogue (CNAD) en collaboration avec ses partenaires, a organisé ce 13 août 2024, à Lomé, un forum de lancement des coalitions anti-drogue et du réseau national des professionnels en prévention, traitement et de réhabilitation au Togo.
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EL INFORME MUNDIAL SOBRE LAS DROGAS 2024: Webinar para la sociedad civil

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¡Conozca las tendencias mundiales en medicamentos de la mano de los autores del Informe Mundial sobre las Drogas 2024!

Los expertos de la UNODC presentarán el Informe Mundial sobre las Drogas 2024, en el que ofrecerán una visión general de...

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Stimulants: Understanding Use, Impact, and Responses Reading List

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Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

Many stimulant-related hazards are linked to intensive, high-dose, or long-term usage. The mode of administration plays a significant moderating role; injecting stimulants and smoking crack cocaine or methamphetamine have been specifically associated with more problematic use behaviours. Even people who use stimulants sporadically or...

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