Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Implementación de un modelo de prevención universal para reducir el consumo de sustancias en adolescentes del municipio de San Fernando del valle de Catamarca, Argentina

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Cile
ISSUP Colombia te invita a su seminario web sobre 'Implementación de un modelo de prevención universal para reducir el consumo de sustancias en adolescentes del municipio de San Fernando del valle de Catamarca, Argentina'
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Rasha Abi Hana

Belief, Behavior, and Belonging: How Faith is Indispensable in Preventing and Recovering from Substance Abuse

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Scientific article
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Grim, B.J., Grim, M.E. Belief, Behavior, and Belonging: How Faith is Indispensable in Preventing and Recovering from Substance Abuse. J Relig Health 58, 1713–1750 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-019-00876-w

This study reviews evidence on the role of faith and spirituality in preventing substance use and supporting recovery. It highlights that many addiction treatment programs in the United States include a spiritual component, particularly through 12-step models that emphasize support from a Higher Power.

The research finds that faith-based recovery programs and congregation-led support groups provide significant social and economic value, contributing substantial savings through volunteer-led recovery support services. Most studies reviewed also suggest that faith is generally associated with...

Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez

Webinar "Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Addiction: Perspectives from the National Institute on Drug Abuse"

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Date:
19 Mag 2026
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Stati Uniti
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y5g_6VQXQKGJk2Lnq4BvDw#/registration Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 13:00 ET (Washington, DC time) There is ongoing research to develop effective, sustainable, and scalable strategies to prevent the initiation of substance use and its progression to substance use disorders, as well as prevent other related health consequences. Evidence-based prevention interventions - particularly those implemented at key developmental stages can have a profound and lasting impact. In addition to reducing substance use, prevention approaches can improve long...
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

AI and Social Media: Emerging Opportunities in Substance Use Prevention

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ISSUP Webinar

 

This webinar presents key findings from a recent scoping review examining how artificial intelligence and social media are creating new opportunities for the detection and prevention of substance use, including among hard-to-reach populations. Alongside an overview of emerging trends in AI research, the session will explore the ethical considerations, practical challenges, and real-world opportunities involved in applying these technologies to strengthen the work of the substance use professional workforce, with particular relevance to the Global South. Researchers, practitioners, and...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

VibeCheck - An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral; From Screening to Real-World Intervention

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Nigeria
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 33rd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'VibeCheck - An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral; From Screening to Real-World Intervention '.
Rasha Abi Hana

EUSPR 2026 Call for abstracts

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Dublin
Irlanda

17th EUSPR Conference and Members' Meeting – 15 to 18 September 2026 

The call for abstracts for EUSPR 2026 will close 30th April 2026. TEN DAYS LEFT!

This year's conference theme, “Innovation in Prevention to Support Health Equity” embra...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Malaysia presents its upcoming webinar: "Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems. "
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems

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ISSUP Malaysia invites you to join its upcoming webinar: "Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems "
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Safety Starts Early: Drug Use Prevention and Violence Prevention as Public Security Investments

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Global presents a webinar on Safety Starts Early: Drug Use Prevention and Violence Prevention as Public Security Investments.
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

De la evidencia al impacto: cómo diseñar una prevención de adicciones de calidad y sostenible

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Global presenta un seminario web sobre De la evidencia al impacto: cómo diseñar una prevención de adicciones de calidad y sostenible
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English
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Digital Screening for Substance Use: A Scalable Model from Nigeria

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 32nd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Digital Screening for Substance Use: A Scalable Model from Nigeria'.
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Strengthening Prevention Through Quality Standards: The Example of the European Drug Prevention Quality Standards (EDPQS)

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Global presents a webinar on improving prevention practice through the European Drug Prevention Quality Standards (EDPQS).
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

De la evidencia al impacto: cómo diseñar una prevención de adicciones de calidad y sostenible

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Spagna
ISSUP Spain lo invita cordialmente a participar en su seminario web sobre De la evidencia al impacto: cómo diseñar una prevención de adicciones de calidad y sostenible
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Digital Screening for Substance Use: A Scalable Model from Nigeria

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Nigeria
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 32nd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Digital Screening for Substance Use: A Scalable Model from Nigeria'.
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Reducing Drug‑Use–Related Offenses Through Health‑Centered Approaches

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Proyecto Hombre, presents a webinar on Reducing Drug-Use–Related Offenses Through Health-Centered Approaches.
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Safety Starts Early: Drug Use Prevention and Violence Prevention as Public Security Investments

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ISSUP Global presents a webinar on Safety Starts Early: Drug Use Prevention and Violence Prevention as Public Security Investments.
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Strengthening Prevention Through Quality Standards: The Example of the European Drug Prevention Quality Standards (EDPQS)

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ISSUP Global presents a webinar on improving prevention practice through the European Drug Prevention Quality Standards (EDPQS).
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Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez

Effectiveness of an Online Intervention to Prevent Psychoactive Drug Use by Expanding Knowledge of its Effects, Enhancing Life Skills and Increasing Risk Perception Designed for Mexican Middle School Students

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Soruce: Fuentes A., P. M. C., González-Forteza, C., Ruiz-Cortés, E. M., & Jiménez Tapia, A. (2025). Effectiveness of an Online Intervention to Prevent Psychoactive Drug Use by Expanding Knowledge of its Effects, Enhancing Life Skills and Increasing Risk Perception Designed for Mexican Middle School...
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Strengthening Leadership in Prevention: Sharing Insights from the Development of an Evidence-Based Workshop

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ISSUP Global presents its webinar titled “Strengthening Leadership in Prevention: Sharing Insights from the Development of an Evidence-Based Workshop.”

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