Brasesco, María Verónica - Canay, Roberto - Leiva Rodríguez, Luz M. - Rodríguez, Débora - Revista Iberoamericana de Justicia Terapéutica, ISSN-e 2718-6822, Nº. 5, 2022
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Around the world, using drugs is connected to both the legal system and the health system. Studies suggest a link between drug use and crime, but they say it's not a direct cause. In many countries, the legal system is overwhelmed, and the responses to drug-related crimes might not be right for the people involved. While some experts focus on how drug abuse affects a person's choices, they often overlook the social and environmental factors. Drug Treatment Courts (DTC) were created as an alternative because punishing non-violent drug offenders with jail time didn't seem to help them...
The NIDA International Program will bring together attendees from around the globe for the in-person 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14-17 in Montreal, Canada.
The Forum research symposium, poster session, and...
La società civile si è riunita mercoledì 15 novembre al Gran Hotel del Paraguay, Asunción, per articolare strategie efficaci, non solo per prevenire le dipendenze, ma anche in difesa dei diritti fondamentali dei bambini e degli adolescenti.
Los invitamos este miércoles 15 de noviembre 2023, de 8:30 hrs a 11:30 al seminario internacional sobre prevención de adicciones en el ámbito escolar desde la perspectiva de la ciencia.
Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests
Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024
Present your international drug use and addiction research during the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17, 2024, in Montreal, Canada.
The NIDA International Program invites research poster abstract submissions and travel award applications from researchers around the world. Join for the Forum research symposium, interactive workshops, the poster session, and networking activities.
ISSUP hosted a General National Chapters meeting on October 26, 2023. This meeting was held online and formed part of a bi-annual call for ISSUP National Chapters around the world.
We are excited to announce the latest addition to our Professional Development section—a dedicated area called "Prevention Lists." This resource is tailored for those keen on exploring evidence-based prevention programs and accessing information about effective prevention interventions.
Within this section, you will find a curated collection of resources, all of which have been developed by esteemed organisations specialising in the curation and evaluation of prevention practices.
We value the wealth of knowledge and insights within our ISSUP community. Therefore, we invite all our members...
The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy issues around the world.
By participating in the survey, you will contribute to a collective civil society voice that will be presented prior to the 67th CND and other relevant fora. Your responses will inform the development of a civil society report that will be jointly published by VNGOC & NYNGOC in 2024.
The survey is currently available in English and...
The 2024 ISSUP Global Event will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece between 24th & 28th June, 2024. Abstract submission is now open until December 31st, 2023, and we are inviting contributions from professionals across substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support, as well as those working with vulnerable populations. Whether you're an academic or not, we welcome your submissions.
The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.
Il 7 luglio 2023, il segretario di Stato americano Antony Blinken ha ospitato una riunione virtuale a livello ministeriale per lanciare una coalizione globale per affrontare le minacce delle droghe sintetiche.
Giovedì 1 giugno, l'OMS ha lanciato l'Expert Committee on Drug Addiction (ECDD) Information Repository, che fornisce agli operatori sanitari e agli esperti di politiche sulle droghe un unico database ricercabile per accedere liberamente a tutti i rapporti tecnici su oltre 450 sostanze esaminate dall'ECDD.
Nos complace informarles que se ha extendido la fecha de inscripciones para realizar los Exámenes Internacionales Certificados para Profesionales en Adicciones (ICAP) que ofrece el Centro Global para la Acreditación y Certificación (GCCC).
Il Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC) è alla ricerca di volontari per partecipare al test pilota dell'esame ICAP per la prevenzione scolastica e familiare.