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Distinct groups of people within a society who share certain characteristics such as age, gender, geographic location, socioeconomic status, cultural background, or exposure to particular risk factors that may influence patterns of substance use, vulnerability to substance use disorders, and access to services. In the context of substance use systems, identifying and understanding different populations helps guide the design of prevention, treatment, recovery, and policy responses that are appropriate, equitable, and responsive to specific needs. Examples may include youth, women, people experiencing homelessness, individuals in the criminal justice system, or communities affected by specific social or economic conditions.
Engaging Dads in Programs to Support Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders
September 21, 2022, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
This webinar features experts from CREOKS Health Services in Oklahoma and Hushabye Nursery in Arizona. Panelists and NCSACW staff highlight the importance of...
Resoconti di donne identificate come bevitrici ad "alto rischio" durante la gravidanza
Bere alcolici durante la gravidanza è associato ai disturbi dello spettro alcolico fetale (FASD) e le donne che bevono a livelli più elevati hanno maggiori probabilità di avere un bambino con FASD.
Gli sforzi per comprendere e rispondere...
Treatment for drug and alcohol misuse should involve families and communities
Alcohol and other drug treatment are generally only provided for individuals, often away from their families. Treatment aims to improve well-being and reduce the harms of substance use and families and communities can play a significant...
Conclusioni del Vertice di Roma Consensus 2.0
Dopo la conclusione del Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit, siamo ancora entusiasti di aver incontrato così tanti partner di persona e per la buona riuscita dell'evento, che è stato possibile grazie alla disponibilità e al contributo di ogni singola persona.
National Drug Council equipping professionals with capacity to effectively treat substance use disorders in adolescents
Thirty adolescent treatment professionals in St. Kitts and Nevis are this week engaged in a training programme geared towards equipping them with the tools to identify, assess and treat adolescents with substance use disorders.
Report: Colloquium on “Responding to the nexus between adverse childhood experiences and drug use”
A colloquium on “Responding to the Nexus between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Drug Use” was held on April 15, 2023 in New Delhi, attended by 40+ participants. The colloquium was hosted and organised by the Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM) with the support of International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) and Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF).
Interventi genitoriali nel contesto della prevenzione: nuove linee guida e un invito all'azione
ISSUP Libano presenta il suo Webinar sugli interventi di Parenting nel contesto della prevenzione.
Predictors of substance use disorder symptoms among women in Katsina State, Nigeria
A publication on predictors of substance use disorder symptoms among women in Katsina State, Nigeria.
Esposizione precoce alla Cannabis e sue conseguenze a lungo termine nel cervello
ISSUP Italia vi invita a partecipare al loro prossimo webinar su Come l'esposizione precoce alla cannabis modella il cervello ed esercita effetti a lungo termine.
Stigma, famiglia e comunità
ISSUP è lieta di presentare la seconda sessione della serie di webinar su stigma e uso di sostanze. La seconda sessione sarà ospitata da ISSUP Nigeria sul tema "Stigma, famiglia e comunità".
The 9th Anniversary of Ahsania Mission Women Drug Treatment Centre
Social stigma is the main obstacle for female substance users’ treatment.
Social stigma is the reason why females who use substances are unwilling to seek treatment. The rate of substance abuse among the female is frightfully increasing...
Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking frequency among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey
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...
I had nothing, and drugs don’t leave”: Young offenders’ perspectives on Alcohol and Other Drugs (AoD)
This webinar looked at the contexts of young offenders’ alcohol and other drug use and the implications for harm reduction strategies.
The importance of multi-level interventions that move beyond ‘victim blaming’ and ‘individual...
Come faccio a parlare di alcol ai miei figli? Una breve guida per genitori o capifamiglia
Guida che offre informazioni per madri, padri o altri capifamiglia, su come affrontare il tema del consumo di alcol con i propri figli durante la pubertà e l'adolescenza, favorendo la definizione di limiti e regole chiare, ma anche...
Analysis of the Media Image and Presentation of Direct and Hidden Advertising of Alcohol in Selected Czech Mass Communication Media. Study Protocol
INTRODUCTION: The study protocol is focused on qualitative and quantitative analysis and reflection of the media image and presentation of direct and hidden alcohol advertising in the Czech mass media, with an emphasis on social network...
AddictologyIssue 4/2022
Seminar on “Psycho-Education about Drugs and Child Abuse” for Drug Use Prevention in Schools, Colleges and Universities by Department of Psychiatry Poonch Medical College Rawalakot-AJK in Collaboration with ISSUP Pakistan, Pakistan Psychiatric Society AT
Seminar on “Psycho-Education about Drugs and Child Abuse” for Drug Use Prevention In Schools, Colleges, and Universities organized by Department of Psychiatry Poonch Medical Collage Rawalakot-AJK in collaboration with ISSUP Pakistan Chapter...
The Influence of Persuasive Messages to Quit Smoking by Media Advertisements
INTRODUCTION: The high rate of substance use highlights the need to intervene in the initial use prevention of smoking tobacco. The aim was to determine the efficacy of anti-smoking messages
to motivate smoking cessation.
METHODS: It was...
Questioni relative ai diritti umani associate ai trattamenti obbligatori per tossicodipendenti e al processo di riabilitazione in Sri Lanka
Trattamento obbligatorio e riabilitazione dalla droga: problemi di diritti umani in Sri Lanka
K.A. WARUNI KUMARASINGHA,
Assistente docente,
Dipartimento di Studi Internazionali, Università di Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Astratto
La...
Costruire la resilienza e riprendersi dalla battuta d'arresto nella ripresa: la prospettiva PEER
ISSUP Malaysia è lieta di presentare il suo webinar su Costruire la resilienza e riprendersi dalla battuta d'arresto in Recovery: The PEER Perspective.
Ecolink awards honor two outstanding women
Ecolink Institute in India has honored two outstanding women professionals engaged in the prevention and management of Substance Use Disorder, in connection with the International Women's Day celebration.
Odireleng Kasale, a recovery...
