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Access to Drug Treatment Services in Nigeria: The Challenge of Addiction Workforce

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Presentation by Drs. Chia Francis and Mashika Esther

This webinar will illuminate the level of drug use in Nigeria, efforts made so far to address access to drug abuse treatment services in Nigeria, and details of a study regarding access to treatment.

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Drug Use and COVID-19 in Prisons: First Clinic Dedicated to the Treatment of People Living in Prisons with Opioid Use Disorders in Kenya

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In 2018, Mombasa planned to set up a methadone programme for heroin injecting drug users living in prisons. As a follow up, UNODC worked together with the County of Mombasa and the Kenya Prison Service in 2019, to support and expand Medically Assisted Therapy (MAT) service provision to the prison population. 

Understanding that people in prison settings who use MAT services in the public-dedicated clinic could be unnecessarily put at risk of infection, and in the context of the COVID-19 mitigation and prevention measures implemented country-wise, UNODC collaborated with the Kenya Prison...

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Webinar: ISSUP South Africa – Cannabis and the Youth in South Africa

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In partnership with ISSUP Global, ISSUP South Africa invites you to participate in a webinar on Cannabis and youth in South Africa. The webinar will be presented on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10:00 am (South Africa time).

June 3, 2020, 10:00 am - 11:00 am (South Africa time) Siphokazi

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Presenter: Siphokazi Dada

Siphokazi Dada is a Senior Scientist in the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council.

She has a Master of Public Health Degree (MPH) from the University of London. She is currently registered as a PhD...

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Webinar: ISSUP South Africa - COVID-19 ~ What can be done through us

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In partnership with ISSUP Global, ISSUP South Africa invites you to participate in a webinar on COVID-19 - what can be done through us. The webinar will be presented on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 9:00 am (South Africa time).

June 3, 2020, 9:00 am - 10:00 am (South Africa time) 

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Presenter: David Bayever

David BayeverDavid Bayever serves on the SAPharmacy Council as an Assessor, Examiner and Researcher. He is currently the Chairperson of South Africa's Central Drug Authority, and he also serves as a Member of SAHPRA Cannabis Working Committee and Member of...

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James Koryor

LDPC Wants support for At-Risk Youths, as Liberian Government Prepares Economic Stimulus

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The Liberia Drug Policy Coalition (LDPC), a national umbrella organization and the lead campaigner for Drug Policy Reform in Liberia has made the latest call on the Liberian Government to ensure that Substance users also referred to as at-risk youth be earmarked in the distribution of food and other relief activities during this health emergency period.

 

Speaking at the I-Campus in Monrovia when he served as a guest on the Accountability Lab live video broadcast, the Coordinator of LDPC and 2019 Accountapreneur, James Koryor stated that the action by the Liberian Government to provide free...

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Motivational Interviewing Course: Assisting Patients in Making Sustainable Positive Lifestyle Changes

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This free webinar-based training course on Motivational Interviewing (MI) is presented by Igor Koutsenok, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry.

Igor Koutsenok ISSUP Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing is an essential, client-centered, counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. We are absolutely thrilled to bring you this skills-building opportunity presented by a recognized expert in the field of MI.

The course consists of four sessions (originally held during June 2020).

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ISSUP Nigeria Newsletter – 2nd Edition

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ISSUP Nigeria has released its second newsletter!

In this edition, the Chairman Board of Trustees shed some light on plans of ISSUP Nigeria chapter among other initiatives of the chapter.

The newsletter also provides detailed report on the launch of ISSUP Nigeria Chapter and collaborative partners.

The publication also includes a list of ongoing activities by members as well as upcoming events under the news column.

Welcome!

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Divieto di vendita di alcolici in Sud Africa

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I paesi di tutto il mondo hanno introdotto misure per ridurre i danni della pandemia di COVID-19. Sebbene la maggior parte dei paesi stia invitando le persone a evitare riunioni pubbliche e ad essere consapevoli del distanziamento sociale, diversi paesi hanno introdotto restrizioni più severe su altri aspetti della vita.

Poco dopo che ci sono stati segni di COVID-19 in Sudafrica, il governo ha implementato un divieto di vendita di alcolici come parte della sua risposta di salute pubblica.

L'alcol ha un pesante onere per i servizi sanitari pubblici e l'intenzione del divieto è di alleviare la...

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COVID-19 Substance Users Care & Support Initiative Launched in Liberia

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Substance users receiving meal

The Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD) in partnership with the Association of Progressive Youth of Liberia (APYL) have launched a social welfare and protection initiative for substance users in Liberia.

 

Speaking at the launch event in West Point on Sunday, May 10, 2020, the Executive Director of the Global Action for Sustainable Development, James Koryor stated that the Initiative seeks to provide feeding, increase advocacy especially for females substance users against SGBV and unwarranted brutality against substance users by state security officers, enhance psychosocial...

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Access to Drug Treatment Services in Nigeria: The Challenge of Addiction Workforce

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Presenters: Drs. Chia Francis and Mashika Esther

This webinar will illuminate the level of drug use in Nigeria, efforts made so far to address access to drug abuse treatment services in Nigeria, and details of a study regarding access to...

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Cerimonia ufficiale per consegnare i certificati a 18 professionisti del trattamento che hanno superato con successo l'esame UTC ICAP 1 in Costa d'Avorio

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Come parte degli sforzi per professionalizzare il trattamento e la cura dei disturbi da uso di droghe e la diffusione di efficaci interventi basati sull'evidenza, 18 su 23 professionisti del trattamento hanno superato con successo l'esame di accreditamento (tasso di superamento del 78%) del curriculum di trattamento universale (UTC) ICAP 1 e sono stati presentati con un certificato presso l'Accademia nazionale di polizia di Abidjan, il 12 marzo 2020. La cerimonia ufficiale di certificazione è stata sostenuta dal Mentore dell'UNODC della Costa d'Avorio. Durante questa cerimonia è stata...

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Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria

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Delroy CS, Ifeanyichukwu AO, Rachel BA (2020) Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria. J Addict Behav Ther Rehabil 9:188. doi: 10.37532/jabtr.2020.9(1).188

One area of substance misuse among adolescents that is currently a problem, and has not been fully understood in the Nigerian context is the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse. Thus, to inform policy actions for reducing cough syrup abuse among Nigerian adolescents, this study explored the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse in two Southwest states of Nigeria, where substance abuse is rampant.

By a stratified sampling method, 302 adolescents (152 males, 150 females; mean age = 13.61 years, SD = 2.09) were selected from secondary schools in Lagos and Oyo states...

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UNODC Nigeria lancia DrugHelpNet: una rete di professionisti sanitari nigeriani per fornire assistenza telefonica ai tossicodipendenti bisognosi

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Sulla base del Drug Use Survey del 2019 in Nigeria, l'UNODC stima che ci siano più di tre milioni di nigeriani che vivono con un disturbo da uso di droghe. I lockdown imposti dal governo, implementati nella maggior parte degli Stati nigeriani, pesano particolarmente sulle persone con disturbi da uso di droghe. Mentre l'accesso ai farmaci è diventato più difficile, le stesse sfide si applicano all'accesso ai servizi di trattamento e consulenza. L'isolamento autoimposto può infatti essere gravoso per coloro che soffrono di disturbi da uso di droghe e per le loro famiglie.

Al fine di fornire un...

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Report de la formation UTC

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Le Comité National Anti Drogue (CNAD) en collaboration avec ISSUP-TOGO lance une série de formations sur le programme UTC.

Compte tenu des restrictions nationales liées à la pandémie du covid-19, le delai de soumission des candidatures sera relativement revu et prolongé.Les nouvelles dates de debut des formations seront communiquées ultérieurement.

Ci joint l'appel à candidature.

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Social distancing is a privilege that drug and substance abusers cant afford.

In the fight against C.O.V.I.D -19 virus governments across the world are passing strict positions to the effect that public gatherings are now prohibited and social distancing must be prioritized. As an organisation implementing among and working with drug and substance abusers we have seen that social distancing is not working among the youths addicted to drugs. As the fight against the virus intensifies we are of the view that the fight needs to be segmented and focus on different parts of society because society...

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Tackling 'Home Brewed' drug abuse in Zimbabwe

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Submitted by layman chigumadzi on 18 March 2020 As the Director of Stone of Help Trust I have noted with great concern the increase of drug and substance abuse by juveniles in the 10 to 24 year age range. It's so disheartening seeing many children dropping out of school and some carrying these drugs...
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WEBINAR: Cary Hopkins Eyles on Authentic Self-Care for Addiction Professionals

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This webinar focuses on the issue of self-care for addiction professionals and was delivered by ICUDDR Deputy Director Cary Hopkins Eyles.

Many of us are drawn to work in the field of substance use disorders due to our history, family, and personal traits, such as compassion and empathy. While these can be great assets, they can also be detrimental to us personally.

In this webinar, Cary explains how to identify healthy and unhealthy traits, how we can care for ourselves, and what authentic self-care looks like.

Cary has worked in the field of substance use disorders for 18 years. She is...

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LANCIO DELLA CAMPAGNA "SCUOLE LIBERE DALLA DROGA"

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La Chiesa dell'Uganda ha istituito un programma che aiuterà i giovani a proteggersi dall'alcolismo e dall'abuso di droghe. Il programma Scuole Libere dalla Droga è stato lanciato dall'Arcivescovo uscente, Mons. Stanley Ntagali, presso la Mengo  Senior School sabato 15 febbraio 2020. Parlando a studenti, insegnanti e partner che hanno onorato la funzione, Ntagali ha detto che l'abuso di droga tra i giovani nelle scuole è in aumento, motivo per cui la Chiesa ha deciso di agire contro il vizio.

Il coordinatore del programma "Scuole libere dalla droga" della Chiesa dell'Uganda, Ezra Tumuhirwe, ha...

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