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ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to attend the second session of their Knowledge Update Series on September 24th 2020. This sessions topic is 'From Treatment to Relapse: Stages of Relapse'.

ISSUP Nigeria has released its third newspaper! This edition discussed the issue of cannabis criminalization, decriminalization and legalization in Nigeria, Curriculum development for addiction studies in Nigeria and a focus on state coordinators. The publication also includes report on the first ISSUP Nigeria bi-monthly webinar, a list of ongoing activities by members as well as upcoming events, meetings and conferences under the news column. Enjoy it!

The first session of ISSUP Nigeria's Knowledge Update Series will focus on experience and challenges in delivering drug demand reduction interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity building on evidence-based substance abuse prevention and treatment interventions, and the way forward.

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!

Ref: ISSUPNC/01/ADM/VOL.1/004  May 11, 2020

PRESS RELEASE SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

We are an umbrella group of professionals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders among Nigerians.

The formal launch of the ISSUP Nigeria Chapter took place on October 17, 2019.

As part of the inauguration, the pioneer executive council of the ISSUP Nigeria Chapter, led by Dr Martin O. Agwogie, took their oath of office.

ISSUP Nigeria has released its first newsletter!

Find out more about the background of the National Chapter and the wonderful team that is carrying out the work in Nigeria.

The newsletter describes Nigeria's activity at the 5th ISSUP Conference which took place in July in Vienna, Austria.

The publication also includes a list of events and training opportunities.

Welcome!

• December 7th to 11th, 2016 - first representation of Nigeria at ISSUP Global Conference, Campinas, Brazil

The formal launch of ISSUP Nigeria Chapter is scheduled for 17th of October, 2019 at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.

The establishment of ISSUP Nigeria was progressed through relationships with ISSUP Global and attendance at their Global Conferences:

Members attended:

• Campinas, Brazil 2016 – 1
• Cancun, Mexico 2017 – 1
• Nairobi, Kenya 2018 – 32