Challenges Treating Drug Abuse and Addiction with Co‑Occurring Disorders in Nairobi and Kiambu.
Prepared by: Kelvin Ateko, Mental Health Nurse
Setting: Urban outpatient/inpatient mental health and addiction services in Nairob ans Kiambu i...
Recovery Allies and Peer Recovery Support Specialists are highly resourceful individuals who can work collaboratively through actions that align with recovery principles. By working together from a science-based position and incorporating...
The inspiring journey of Adan Noor – INEP Plus graduate, cohort 3 (2025)
Adan Noor, a graduate of the INEP Plus Cohort 3 (2025) in Kenya, is a powerful example of how prevention education has the potential to transform not only individuals...
I want to express my gratitude to ISSUP Global (issup.net) as an active member, and proud to share that I have been awarded the new INEP Plus Trainer Badge.
This is a recognition of my role as a certified INEP Plus Facilitator in the...
On this Father's Day, let us not only celebrate those who have found their way but also uplift those still on the path to healing. Every father, regardless of his struggles, holds the potential to reclaim his strength, rewrite his story...
Over the years, substance use and abuse have been known to have many negative effects on the human brain. For men, the most common symptoms may include disruptions in decision-making and impaired executive functioning.
Men have emotions...
PRIORITIZING WELLNESS FOR SELFCARE IN RECOVERY WORK.
Recovery professionals play a critical role in transforming lives, offering hope, and fostering recovery. They need a balanced wellness equation due to the emotional and physical...
BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES: A GUIDE TO PREVENTION WORK.
As a recovery ally and preventionist, I firmly believe in the power of research-backed strategies such as engaging young people in healthy activities, like sports, volunteering, or...
RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE: TURNING HOPE INTO ACTION.
The journey to recovery is filled with both rewarding and challenging moments. Some days will feel like victories, while others may test your strength. But remember - urges and setbacks are...
The Role of Permissiveness by Parents/Caregivers in Substance Prevention
Permissiveness in substance prevention can be misleading and often carries severe consequences for both parents and caregivers. Allowing substance use under the...
September 2024 was not just any month; it was a remarkable chapter in the field of drug demand reduction. Picture this: from 8th to 13th September 2024, drug use prevention influencers from Africa and Asia converged in Kerala, India for a...
Did you know that women with substance use disorders are more likely to encounter obstacles across the continuum of care? Despite the unique challenges, women are more likely to engage in help-seeking behavior. This was one of the key take...
Did you ever imagine that there would a forum for empowering providers of women substance use treatment and recovery? Thank you to Dr. Hendrée E. Jones and her team for officially launching the Global Women’s Network for Providers of Women...
Did you know that women with substance use disorders are more likely to encounter obstacles across the continuum of care? Despite the unique challenges, women are more likely to engage in help-seeking behavior. This was one of the key take...
In May 2024, the National Authority for the Campaign hosted the first-ever National Drug Use Prevention Week. I had the privilege of co-hosting the event, where I shared my prevention story. Here's how it all began.
A few years ago, NACADA...
NACADA together with its partners SAPTA, Blue Cross Kenya, SCAD, Marantha Restoration Homes, Project 1:11, Carlton Hall Consulting, African Institute for Children Studies, Shamiri Institute and Slum Child Foundation held the first ever...
In a world where substance use continues to pose a significant threat to health and well-being, Kenya is taking a bold stand. Kenya hosted the first National Prevention Week 2024 culminating in the National Substance Use Prevention Summit...
ISSUP Kenya and the United States International University - Africa co-hosted a webinar to mark World Mental Health Day 2023. The theme is 'Substance Use Prevention: A Responsive Strategy to Enhance Mental Health in Kenya'.
