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WHEN A FATHER IS IN RECOVERY

Opinion piece, commentary
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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...
Sammy Ombisa Recovery Ally - Workforce advocating for a man in recovery

SUPPORTING MEN TO EMBRACE RECOVERY

Opinion piece, commentary
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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...
Sammy Ombisa Recovery Ally & Certified Wellness Coach(in white), Instructing men through exercises. exercises.

PRIORITIZING WELLNESS FOR SELFCARE IN RECOVERY WORK.

Guide
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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 demands...

BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES: A GUIDE TO PREVENTION WORK.

Guide
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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...
Youth Soccer Club

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE: TURNING HOPE INTO ACTION.

Opinion piece, commentary
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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...
Pilates exercise to support recovery.

Mental Health Conference & Excursion

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Kigali
, 
Rwanda

ISSUP-KENYA in partnership with Mshauri Therapy Hub and Pro Care, is organising the 2025 International "Mental Health Conference & Excursion" to be held in Kigali, Rwanda.*

This global event is open to delegates worldwide.

Register now by filling out the provided Google form via this link:

Substance Permissiveness: Good or Bad?

Opinion piece, commentary
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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...

Africa and Asia Drug Use Prevention Influencers 2024

Training
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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...
Prevention Influencers 2024

INEP Plus Training in Kenya (ISSUP Kenya)

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Nairobi
, 
Kenya

ISSUP Kenya is recruiting for the second cohort of INEP+ that is set to begin in early October.

This introductory course covers the following topics: 

- Substance use epidemiology

- Prevention Science and Evidence Based Practices

- Family Based Prevention

- School Based Prevention

- Community Based Prevention

- Environment Based Prevention

- Media Based Prevention

ISSUP Kenya INEP Plus training poster

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