On July 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual Ministerial-level meeting to launch a Global Coalition to address Synthetic Drug Threats.
Pada hari Kamis, 1 Juni, WHO meluncurkan Komite Ahli Ketergantungan Obat (ECDD) Information Repository, yang menyediakan profesional kesehatan dan pakar kebijakan obat dengan database tunggal yang dapat dicari untuk secara bebas mengakses semua laporan teknis tentang lebih dari 450 zat yang ditinjau oleh ECDD.
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- Kam, 04/13/2023 - 10:18
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Scientific article
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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
Background
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 Nigerian women of reproductive age.
Methods and materials
This study uses information from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) (n = 41,821). The data were adjusted for sampling weight, stratification, and cluster sampling design. Smoking status and frequency (daily and occasional...
Pusat Global untuk Kredensial dan Sertifikasi (GCCC) sedang mencari sukarelawan untuk berpartisipasi dalam uji coba ujian ICAP untuk Pencegahan Sekolah dan Keluarga.
The ISSUP Namibian Chapter, established as ISSUP-Namibia, in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Social Services, courtesy of the Directorate: Social Welfare Services, will be piloting a new Guideline on Outpatient Treatment Program...
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...
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- Sel, 10/11/2022 - 14:00
Event Date
Location:
Colombo
Sri Lanka
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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- Sel, 08/16/2022 - 11:24
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Scientific article
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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
Background
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 aftercare programs that effectively reintegrate people with PWSUD into society, the workforce, family, and community life, as specified by Act No. 70 of 2008. Little is known about the availability of aftercare services in South Africa, particularly in rural areas. This paper investigates service...
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- Kam, 04/14/2022 - 10:56
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News
Brief Description:
The Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (ES-CICAD) is seeking expressions of interest from experts in the field of alternatives to incarceration and social integration to be trained as Master Trainers for the delivery of the Case Care Management curriculum internationally. Upon successful completion of the Training of Trainers, these Master Trainers will be included on the Case Care Management roster of trainers and can be contacted to deliver the training when scheduled. If interested, please submit your resume and relevant...
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- Jum, 03/25/2022 - 11:41
Event Date
Location:
Tallinn
Estonia
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.
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- Sen, 03/14/2022 - 10:52
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News
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.
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- Sen, 02/28/2022 - 12:10
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News
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...
During the months of November, December & January, ISSUP’s National Chapters came together virtually to discuss priorities, research, collaboration opportunities and our forthcoming conference and workshop next May in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
