January 2021

Session Objectives:

Session Objectives:

As prevention professionals, we are fortunate today to have a collection of evidence-based strategies and interventions that have been shown to work effectively to prevent substance use and other problem behaviors.  The origins of this effective prevention toolbox are the result of over 30 years prevention research, which has provided rigorous scientific evidence of prevention methods that can  achieve the best outcomes. Further, based on the evidence, we have seen the development of a series of standards to guide programming and practice in the prevention field around the world.

This is the third in a series of Qualitative Methods Journal Clubmeetings hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Substance Use Research Group, and organised by the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN). The Journal Club is funded by the Society for the Study of Addiction (SSA).

Session Objectives:

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Youth Forum Pakistan is going to organise a Live Session on "AFTER CARE SERVICES AND IT'S CHALLENGES " on ISSUP Pakistan Chapter & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels and Twitter with our honorable guest speaker Mr. Iqbal Masood from Bangladesh, Director (Health Sector) Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Global Master Trainer (UTCs & Children Curriculums by CPDAP), Member, National Anti Drug Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. Bangladesh, International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP 1) with Ms.

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Youth Forum Pakistan is going to organise a Live Session on "AFTER CARE SERVICES AND IT'S CHALLENGES " on ISSUP Pakistan Chapter & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels and Twitter with our honorable guest speaker Mr. Iqbal Masood from Bangladesh, Director (Health Sector) Dhaka Ahsania Mission, Global Master Trainer (UTCs & Children Curriculums by CPDAP), Member, National Anti Drug Committee, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. Bangladesh, International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP 1) with Ms.

Ecolink Institute, India has been a Pioneer in providing Online Course on Universal Treatment Curriculum for Addiction Professionals in patronship with the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme successfully. Ecolink is an Approved Training Provider of the Colombo Plan and have been already running two batches of students from over 10 countries. As the first batch completes its full course of 8 Curriculums by 15 January, 2021, application for another fresh batch began. Those completing the course can apply for ICAP Certification and credentialing.

Session Objectives:

This webinar will describe technology-based approaches in substance use prevention and health promotion. It will include information on how technology-based interventions can address sex, gender, and intersectional equity considerations.

This webinar will draw upon a scoping review on sex, gender, and substance use as well as a rapid review on interventions for intimate partner violence and substance use in the COVID-19 pandemic, both undertaken by the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health.

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) warmly invite you to join us online on Wednesday 20 January from 12:30-14:00 GMT for our first SHAAP/SARN Alcohol Occasionals event of 2021.

Jennifer Boyd, University of Sheffield, will deliver a presentation entitled: 'Beyond behaviours: How health inequality theory can enhance our understanding of the ‘alcohol harm paradox’.

Scope:

Asian Public Mental Health Virtual Congress pertains to Psychiatry and Mental Health Disorders such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, behavioral disorders, post-traumatic, seasonal depression, persistent depressive disorder, stress and understanding the effective diagnosis & treatment to identify and help to facilitate the recovery of someone suffering from psychiatric disorders.

Target Audience:

The rising numbers of young people with high-risk substance use, especially suffering from overdose, is alarming. Adolescence and young adulthood (under the age of 25) is the period of highest incidence and greatest impact of mental health and substance use disorders, yet there are no youth-specific services in place.

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The Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC) together with the UNODC Civil Society Team are inviting you to a joint webinar introducing the International Drug Control Conventions and the treaty mandated functions of UNODC and CND.

The webinar will be held in English, interpretation in French and Spanish will be available.

Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 3 p.m. CET, Vienna (2 p.m. UTC)

3pm Vienna (2pm UTC)

Registration needed

Join for free!

26th - 28th January 2020

The Medici Final Conference showcases work on digital inclusion at the grassroots level. It will present case studies of good practices that directly tackle digital exclusion across the 27 EU member states and the UK. It will present the projects’ main results and will also explore prospects for the sustainability of the MEDICI platform in the future.

Registration to the 4th HIV Research for Prevention Conference (HIVR4P // Virtual) is now open! Take part and access the latest in biomedical HIV prevention research and implementation in a new virtual format and accessible from around the world.

HIVR4P // Virtual will include the world’s leading HIV prevention researchers, implementers and advocates, along with the latest science in 29 research categories.

Full event programme.

Session Objectives:

1. Explain the need for and benefits of integrating wellness promotion into substance use prevention.
2. Describe a marketing-related conceptual model and steps for creating integrated prevention with wellness content, programs and campaigns.
3. Explore evidence-based prevention plus wellness programs and resources.

Register:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bxmc6htoTCy2T8ZMzfGJwg