The African Union Commission (AUC) has held an annual continental consultation for Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) since 2015. AUC member states are each represented by their respective DDR national focal points, allowing member states an opportunity to present national DDR activities in a peer-review platform that also allows engagement with invited subject matter experts. This year’s consultation was held in Arusha, Tanzania from 10-13 December 2024, and included Traditional Leaders from Southern Africa. The theme for this year’s consultation was “Prevention is better than Cure: Towards...
«Субстанцияларды пайдаланудың алдын алу, емдеу және қалпына келтіру үшін отбасын қолдау жүйесін нығайту» тақырыбында Нигерия ХСЖБ-ның 6-шы Ұлттық конференциясы мен жыл сайынғы жалпы жиналысы өтті.
Биылғы отырыста уытқұмарлықтың бұзылуын жоюда отбасылардың маңызды рөлі атап өтілді. Нигерияның түкпір-түкпірінен келген сарапшылар, практиктер, мүдделі тараптар отбасының алдын алуға қатысуын арттыру стратегияларын, емдеудің тиімді тәсілдерін, субстанцияларды пайдаланумен күресетін жеке тұлғаларды тұрақты қалпына келтіруді талқылау үшін жиналды.
Agwogie, M. O. (2024). Rapid assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to synthetic drugs in Nigeria. Global Initiative on Substance Abuse www.gisainitiative.org
Synthetic drugs have become a significant global public health concern, and particularly in Nigeria. More worrisome is the level of ingenuity associated with synthetic drugs, the speed of production, difficulties in identification and the limited information on their health and social consequences for clinical and policy interventions. This project aimed at contributing to efforts towards mitigating synthetic drugs threat in Nigeria by enhancing knowledge, local capacities and fostering collaborative knowledge-sharing among key stakeholders. The primary objectives were to conduct a rapid...
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 25th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar focuses on the topic of 'Non-Conventional Psychoactive Substances in Nigeria: Understanding Trends and Implications for Public Health'.
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ISSUP Нигерия Сізді «Білім жаңартуы» сериясындағы екі айлық вебинардың 25-ші сессиясына шақырғысы келеді. Бұл вебинар «Нигериядағы кәдімгі емес психоактивті заттар: халық денсаулығы үшін трендтер мен салдарларды түсіну» тақырыбына баса назар аударады.
From October 23rd to 25th, 2024, Lisbon hosted the Lisbon Addictions 2024 Conference, bringing together 2,231 participants from around the world. The event provided a dynamic platform for sharing the latest research in addiction science and exploring future directions in addiction policy and practice. The Conference theme, "Empowering the Workforce of the Future," focused on strengthening the workforce in addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery, underscoring the critical need for well-trained professionals to meet the evolving demands of the field.
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ISSUP Nigeria presents the 24th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches'.
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 24th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches'.
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 23rd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar focuses on the topic of 'Relapse Prevention for a Sustained Recovery in Substance Use Disorders'
ISSUP Нигерия Сізді Білім жаңарту сериясындағы өзінің екі айлық вебинарының 23-ші сессиясына шақырғысы келеді. Бұл вебинарда «Субстанцияларды пайдаланудың бұзылуын тұрақты қалпына келтіру үшін рецидивтің алдын алу» тақырыбына баса назар аударылады
Learn about global drug trends from the authors of the World Drug Report 2024!
UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. In the...
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 22nd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Therapeutic Community as a model in the Management of Substance Use Disorders.'