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WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository

Shared by James - Lun, 05/06/2023 - 10:12
WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository
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On Thursday, June 1st, the WHO launched the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository, which provides health professionals and drug policy experts with a single searchable database to freely access all technical reports on over 450 substances reviewed by the ECDD.
Rasha Abi Hana

Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking frequency among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Jue, 13/04/2023 - 10:18
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Ogbuabor, D.C., Ogbuabor, A.O. & Igwe, M.C. Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking frequency among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 20 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00530-5
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In the entire world, smoking is a major contributor to preventable deaths and years of life with a disability. Nevertheless, little is known about the factors that influence women's smoking habits. This study evaluated the factors that influence smoking and smoking frequency among...

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Edie

Call for Speakers: side event at the 2023 ECOSOC Partnership Forum

Shared by Edie - Mié, 04/01/2023 - 15:50

The VNGOC together with NYNGOC and the UNODC Civil Society Unit is organizing an online side event in the margins of the 2023 ECOSOC Partnership Forum on 31 January 2023 at 8.30 AM. The event is titled: The central role of civil society in drug policies, COVID-19 and achieving the 2030 Agenda

VNGOC are looking for 3-4 civil society speakers from different regions wishing to present at the event, focusing on concrete examples of actions towards the 2030 targets and effective, evidence-based drug policies.

The side event will highlight the important role of civil society in...

Rasha Abi Hana

International Symposium on Drug-Related Studies 2022 Sri Lanka (In-person/ Online)

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Mar, 11/10/2022 - 14:00
International Symposium on Drug Related Studies 2022
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Colombo
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The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board have proudly planned to conduct an International Symposium on Drug-Related Studies 2022 will be held from 1st and 2nd December 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka to facilitate the exchange of information...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Perspectives of service providers on aftercare service provision for persons with substance use disorders at a Rural District in South Africa

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Mar, 16/08/2022 - 11:24
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Mpanza, D.M., Govender, P. & Voce, A. Perspectives of service providers on aftercare service provision for persons with substance use disorders at a Rural District in South Africa. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 60 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00471-5
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Aftercare programs for people with substance use disorders (PWSUD) are frequently challenged with a number of overlapping obstacles, including uncertain policy consequences and a lack of resources. Despite demographic variety, service providers in South Africa are obligated to offer...

Olivia Woodrow

Disability mainstreaming and inclusion in accessing Mental Health & SUD treatment and care

Shared by Olivia Woodrow - Lun, 06/06/2022 - 23:42
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Nairobi
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ISSUP Kenya would like to invite you to their upcoming Webinar on disability mainstreaming and inclusion in accessing Mental Health and SUD treatment.
Rasha Abi Hana

Convocatoria de Master Trainers para el Proyecto de Gestión de Atención de Casos

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Jue, 14/04/2022 - 10:56

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La Secretaría Ejecutiva de la Comisión Interamericana para el Control del Abuso de Drogas (ES-CICAD) está buscando expresiones de interés de expertos en el campo de las alternativas al encarcelamiento y la integración social para ser capacitados como Instructores Maestros para la entrega del currículo de Gestión de Casos a nivel internacional. Una vez que se complete con éxito la Capacitación de Capacitadores, estos Capacitadores Maestros se incluirán en la lista de capacitadores de Case Care Management y se puede contactar para impartir la capacitación cuando esté...

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Rasha Abi Hana

13th EUSPR Conference and Members’ Meeting, 28th – 30th September 2022, Tallinn, Estonia

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Vie, 25/03/2022 - 11:41
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Tallinn
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EUSPR 2022 are pleased to announce that the 13th EUSPR Conference will be held in Tallinn, Estonia on 29th and 30th September 2022, with workshops and project meetings scheduled for the pre-conference day, September 28th.

The theme this...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Join us at the COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS this week!

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Lun, 14/03/2022 - 10:52

Dear friends and colleagues, 

The Commission on Narcotic Drugs is starting very soon! In fact, tomorrow, Monday, 14 March 2022. 

Once again, all sessions, as well as the side events, are to be held online due to the pandemic. The good thing about that means that, you can still follow the plenaries and the side events! That’s why we thought that you might appreciate having all the links in one place.

GENERAL LINKS TO FOLLOW CND

Rasha Abi Hana

Call for Papers: Hybrid Designs in Implementation Science

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Lun, 28/02/2022 - 12:10

Hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial designs have become increasingly prevalent in implementation research. As hybrid designs enter their second decade of widespread use, the Frontiers in Health Services’ Implementation Science section launches a Research Topic to fuel the field’s discourse on the past, present, and future of hybrid designs in knowledge translation. Submissions are welcome of both Original and/or Brief Research, Review, Methods, and Perspective articles. The call addresses critical assessments of hybrid designs, innovative use of hybrid designs in current trials, and...

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Rasha Abi Hana

La prevalencia y el patrón de consumo de cannabis entre los pacientes que asisten a una clínica de tratamiento con metadona en Nairobi, Kenia

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Lun, 28/02/2022 - 07:31
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Ngarachu, E.W., Kiburi, S.K., Owiti, F.R. et al. The prevalence and pattern of cannabis use among patients attending a methadone treatment clinic in Nairobi, Kenya. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 12 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00437-7
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El cannabis es la sustancia ilegal más consumida en el mundo, con una prevalencia global del 4% entre las personas de 15 a 64 años y una tendencia reciente de consumo creciente. El consumo de cannabis puede tener consecuencias negativas para la salud, como deterioro del desarrollo neurológico, un...

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Olivia Woodrow

The Impact of Substance Use Disorder in Educational Institutions in Kenya: Possibilities for Mitigation

Shared by Olivia Woodrow - Mar, 22/02/2022 - 18:56
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ISSUP Webinars

ISSUP Kenya are pleased to present their next Bi-Monthly Webinar on The Impact of Substance Use Disorder in Educational Institutions in Kenya.
 

This Webinar will discuss:

  1. Nature of Substance Use Disorder
  2. Epidemiology of SUD with reference to Kenyan Youth and Educational Institutions
  3. Risk factors for SUD with reference to Kenyan cultural context
  4. Situational factors on SUD epidemiology – COVID-19 etc.
  5. Impact of SUD in Kenyan educational institutions
  6. Possible interventions – tapping into expanding research and changing sociodynamics
  7. Prevention and the role and practice of drug...
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