Impact of Marijuana on Adolescent Health
Learn how using marijuana during adolescence can impact health including affecting the brain, mental health, and increasing risk for addiction and other harms.
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Could a Telehealth Programme Improve Outcomes for Justice-Involved Women?
Evidence has shown that individuals released from prison are at greater risk of drug overdose in the first 2 weeks post-release compared to the general population. After a period of relative abstinence, the tolerance of people who use...
Video: Niños y adolescentes con consumo en tiempos de pandemia
El 12 de mayo de 2020, ISSUP Argentina, en colaboración con ISSUP Global, organizó un seminario web sobre niños y adolescentes con consumo en tiempos de pandemia.
La actividad explicó las peculiaridades de la vida cotidiana y las nuevas...
COVID 19, Alcohol and Cannabis Use Infographic and Report
This report and infographic, published by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction, summarises mechanisms through which COVID-19, alcohol and cannabis use may influence one another reciprocally.
COVID-19 may influence alcohol...
Alcohol and the Immune System: 4 Things You Should Know
Alcohol has a negative impact on our immune systems ability to function, leading to greater susceptibility to certain diseases.
It is particularly important that, during this pandemic, we protect our immune system in order to give...
Consultation on "Addressing Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in Humanitarian and Relief Settings"
The UNODC Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) in coordination with WHO and UNHCR is planning a consultation process to develop a technical guidance tool to address substance use and substance use disorders, as well as...
Apply for ECOSOC consultative status - Deadline: 1 June 2020
Organisations interested in applying for consultative status with ECOSOC can submit their application before the deadline, 1 June 2020.
Applications are accepted throughout the year however the timeline to review your application will...
8 Tips on How to Write About Alcohol Consumption Responsibly
The media has a major role in influencing people's drinking behaviour.
Despite clear evidence linking harmful alcohol consumption with increased risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, and violence-related injuries, we are...
Prevention Plus Wellness Youth 7-Day Goal Challenge
The Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) Youth 7-Day Goal Challenge is a free, quick and easy tool to help youth plan and initiate behavior change aimed at avoiding substance use and increasing protective wellness behaviors.
Designed for...
Video: Familias, convivencias con situaciones de consumo en tiempos de pandemia
El 11 de mayo de 2020, ISSUP Argentina en colaboración con ISSUP global organizó un webinar sobre 'Familias, convivencias con situaciones de consumo en tiempos de pandemia'.
La actividad dio cuenta de un abordaje posible en la asistencia a...
Corona Virus Hit People with Substance Use Disorder During Lockdown in Lahore
Sixty Five drug addicts were found dead during the corona virus lockdown in the city of Lahore due to overdose of drugs, shortage of food and water and living in miserable conditions. The majority of them was unidentified and homeless. More...
Parliamentary Inquiry into Communication Campaigns Targeting Drug & Substance Abuse
Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry:
Illicit drug demand is at a critical juncture particularly at a time where the Australian criminal drug manufacturing and distribution networks are well established, sophisticated and tremendously...
Distanciamento Social? Como lidar com o mau comportamento
Todas as crianças eventualmente se comportam mal. Isso é normal quando estão cansadas, com fome, com medo, ou aprendendo a serem mais independentes. E elas podem nos enlouquecer quando estão presas em casa!
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- Perceba...
Sesión introductoria de UPC/UTC
El 7 de mayo de 2020, el capítulo mexicano de ISSUP en colaboración con la Comisión Interamericana para el Control del Abuso de Drogas (CICAD) e ISSUP global organizó una sesión introductoria al currículum universal de prevención (UPC) y de...
Video: Nuestras ocupaciones en tiempos de pandemia
El 7 de mayo de 2020, ISSUP Chile en colaboración con ISSUP global organizó un webinar sobre 'Nuestras ocupaciones en tiempos de pandemia'.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Remote Care through Telehealth
Telehealth refers to the provision of personalised health care over a distance. It includes consultation by phone, instant messaging, video, text message, or web-based services.
Telehealth consists of three main elements:
- The patient...
Drug Treatment and COVID-19 Pandemic in Indonesia
Since the first case of COVID-19 was discovered in Indonesia and officially announced by the President of the Republic of Indonesia H.E. Joko Widodo on March 2nd, 2020 and followed by the declaration from the World Health Organisation (WHO)...
Conocimientos, habilidades y actitudes profesionales para la intervención breve en adicciones
Resumen
Introducción: la capacitación continua y certificación de los profesionales de atención primaria de salud apoyan la implementación de intervenciones breves para abordar el uso de drogas.
Objetivo: validar los materiales de...
Distanciamento Social? Criar novas rotinas pode ajudar
O COVID-19 bagunçou nossa rotina diária de trabalho, em casa e na escola. Isso é difícil para as crianças, adolescentes e também para você. Criar novas rotinas pode ajudar.
Crie uma rotina diária firme, mas flexível
- Monte um horário...
Alcohol Use in Times of the COVID-19 Virus
During this global lockdown, most people have had to make major lifestyle changes in order to adhere to guidelines outlined by their respective governments.
The situation has forced people's behaviour and choices to change, and it is...
