Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/09/2021 - 10:09
Event Date
Location:
Abuja
Nigeria
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to attend the next Bi-Monthly Webinar in their Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will focus on 'Standing up to Peer Pressure on Substance Abuse in Schools'.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/09/2021 - 09:55
ICUDDR, INL, ISSUP and NRC are partnering to host a global in person and online event from 11th – 16th May 2022 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We welcome abstract submissions for sub-plenary and poster presentations at the event. DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Rab, 08/18/2021 - 11:50
ISSUP Nigeria dengan senang hati menyambut Federal Cooperative College Kaduna sebagai anggota sayap mahasiswa ISSUP Nigeria National Chapter setelah upacara pelantikan mereka yang sukses pada hari Selasa 17th Agustus 2021. ISSUP Nigeria bahkan lebih bersemangat untuk melayani badan mahasiswa.
Shared by Rasha Abi Hana
- Sen, 07/19/2021 - 11:28
Format
News
The Annual Meeting will be held on March 2-5 2022, and is currently scheduled to take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Center in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The SRNT 2022 Annual Meeting may be a hybrid (part in person, part virtual) or entirely virtual, depending on how things play out in the coming months. A final decision about the meeting format (face-to-face hybrid virtual component vs. entirely virtual) will not be made for some time. In the meantime, attendees should not hesitate to submit for fear of being unable to travel. Rest assured that the meeting, no matter the...
Shared by Rasha Abi Hana
- Sen, 07/19/2021 - 09:29
Format
Scientific article
Published by / Citation
Manu, E., Douglas, M., Ntsaba, M.J. et al. Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalisation of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 16, 54 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-021-00391-w
Over the past era, there has been a call for legalizing marijuana cultivation and trading for commercial purposes in South Africa. Advocates of the call argue that the criminalization of commercial marijuana cultivation and trading has failed to stop illicit marijuana cultivation and trading. Nevertheless, the views of those who economically benefit from the illicit marijuana trade on its legalization remain empirically unsolicited.
This study aimed to understand the views of illegal marijuana growers and traders from two selected communities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa...
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Jum, 06/25/2021 - 10:06
Format
Book
Published by / Citation
UNODC
Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.
Shared by Michael Brobbey
- Jum, 03/19/2021 - 16:15
ISSUP Nigeria akan bekerja dengan Kementerian Kesehatan Federal di Nigeria bersama dengan pemangku kepentingan utama untuk mengatasi pengendalian obat di dalam negeri.
Ini adalah fokus utama untuk ISSUP Nigeria yang ingin mereka capai dengan bekerja secara efektif dengan berbagai pemangku kepentingan dalam bidang pengurangan permintaan obat. Dengan demikian, kolaborasi ini sejalan dengan tujuan dan sasaran ISSUP Nigeria untuk tahun 2021.
ISSUP Nigeria has released its fourth Newsletter! This edition features an excerpt from the ISSUP Nigeria Chapter professional code of ethics and standards, Annual General Meeting / Scientific Conference, Kaduna state branch of ISSUP Nigeria Chapter and a focus on state coordinators. The publication also includes highlights from the second and third ISSUP Nigeria Chapter bi-monthly webinars, a list of ongoing activities by members as well as upcoming events, meetings and conferences under the news column. Enjoy it!
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/03/2020 - 13:01
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Sixth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/03/2020 - 12:59
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/03/2020 - 12:52
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Third Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/03/2020 - 12:49
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
Sesi Pleno Kedua Konferensi Virtual 'Pengurangan Permintaan Obat di Afrika: Pencegahan, Pengobatan, dan Epidemiologi' dari 16 September hingga 10 November 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/03/2020 - 12:48
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The First Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 08/13/2020 - 15:51
On 30th July 2020, the Nigerian Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP Nigeria Chapter) held its first bi-monthly update webinar series. Here is a roundup of highlights from the event.
ISSUP Nigeria has released its third newspaper! This edition discussed the issue of cannabis criminalization, decriminalization and legalization in Nigeria, Curriculum development for addiction studies in Nigeria and a focus on state coordinators. The publication also includes report on the first ISSUP Nigeria bi-monthly webinar, a list of ongoing activities by members as well as upcoming events, meetings and conferences under the news column. Enjoy it!
Shared by Olivia Woodrow
- Sel, 07/14/2020 - 11:25
Event Date
Location:
Abuja
Nigeria
The first session of ISSUP Nigeria's Knowledge Update Series will focus on experience and challenges in delivering drug demand reduction interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity building on evidence-based substance abuse prevention and treatment interventions, and the way forward.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Jum, 06/12/2020 - 10:08
Format
Video and audio recordings
Published by / Citation
ICUDDR
Presentasi oleh Drs. Chia Francis dan Mashika Esther
Webinar ini akan menjelaskan tingkat penggunaan narkoba di Nigeria, upaya yang dilakukan sejauh ini untuk mengatasi akses ke layanan perawatan penyalahgunaan narkoba di Nigeria, dan rincian studi mengenai akses ke perawatan.