evidence-based practice

My personal conviction of how ISSUP is helpful.

Opinion piece, commentary
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How ISSUP Has Impacted My Life and Community Practice By Peter Chege (Mr. Talent), ISSUP Professional Member – ISSUP Kenya ISSUP has played a significant and transformative role in my personal growth and professional practice, particularly...

UPC CORE Training of Trainers (TOT) – Tanga, Tanzania

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Tanga
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Tanzania

The UPC CORE ToT held from 3–8 December 2025 in Tanga City was officially opened by the District Commissioner of Tanga City and later closed by the Tanga City Mayor, highlighting the strong government commitment to strengthening substance use prevention efforts.

Empowered Youth Transform Drug Prevention Across Africa

News
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What happens when 25 passionate young people gather in one space with one mission to reimagine drug use prevention for Africa? Seychelles was that space, and from 2nd to 6th June 2025, it became a cradle of ideas, urgency, and unity. The...

Women with Substance Use Disorders: My Insights from ISSUP 2024

Training
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Did you know that women with substance use disorders are more likely to encounter obstacles across the continuum of care? Despite the unique challenges, women are more likely to engage in help-seeking behavior. This was one of the key take...

ICAP- Prevention Certified: My Journey

News
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In May 2024, the National Authority for the Campaign hosted the first-ever National Drug Use Prevention Week. I had the privilege of co-hosting the event, where I shared my prevention story. Here's how it all began. A few years ago, NACADA...
ICAP- Prevention Certificate- Caroline Kahiu

Kenya Substance Use Prevention Shaping Up

News
In 2021, Kenya through the National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) developed the National Guidelines on Alcohol and Drug Use Prevention. The goal of the Guidelines was to establish minimum requirements...

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