Sloboda, Z., Johnson, K.A., Fishbein, D.H. et al. Normalization of Prevention Principles and Practices to Reduce Substance Use Disorders Through an Integrated Dissemination and Implementation Framework. Prev Sci (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-023-01532-2
Major research breakthroughs over the past 30 years in the field of substance use prevention have served to:
(1) enhance understanding of pharmacological effects on the nervous systems and the health and social consequences of the use of psychoactive substances, particularly for children and adolescents;
(2) delineate the processes that increase vulnerability to or protect from initiation of substance use and progression to substance use disorders (SUDs) and, based on this understanding,
(3) develop effective strategies and practices to prevent the initiation and escalation of...
The consequences of addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol, or engaging in certain behaviours like gambling, gaming, or sex, can be severe. Addiction is often a response to underlying trauma and social stressors, and continued use of these substances or behaviours can create additional physical, psychological, and social problems.
In July 2021, the University of Birmingham launched a peer-led support program for students wishing to maintain abstinence-based recovery (Better Than Well; BTW).
The programme aims to provide:
- support during the admission and early development of...
EUSPR 2023 is being held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in October 5th and 6th 2023, with workshops and project meetings scheduled for the pre-conference day, October 4th.
In this Prevention Talk, APSI will address the implications that the changing status of marijuana has for prevention and how prevention science can help us address these issues through family, media and environmental interventions. During...
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(ISSUP staff) - 27 January 2023
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The Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC) is looking for volunteers to participate in the pilot testing of the ICAP examination for School and Family Prevention.
Melgar, M. I., Usman, A., Rabajante, D. J. L., & Cañedo, F. G. (2022). Online instructor-led pilot course on monitoring and evaluation of substance use prevention interventions and policies: Experiences and perceptions of international participants. Adiktologie, 22(3), 184–192. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2022-003-0004
INTRODUCTION: As the prevalence of substance use continues to rise all over the world amidst the ongoing pandemic, substance use prevention professionals are challenged to find alternative ways to enhance their knowledge and competence to use the best practices in the field. In the present global health situation, in which running face-to-face training seminars is extremely difficult, the most feasible option is through online learning. The aim of this study is to explore how the different aspects of a substance use prevention online course affected the overall effectiveness of the programme. ...
The fourth European Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies took place in Lisbon from 23-25 November 2022.
Under the overarching theme of Global Addictions, LxAddictions22 showcased cutting-edge research to help characterise, understand and respond to addiction and addictive behaviours today.
ISSUP Team participated in an oral presentation highlighting the main outcome of the INEP Plus "Introduction to Evidence-based Prevention" programme; the facilitated online training programme led by ISSUP trainers to support the delivery of the INEP content provision.
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(ISSUP staff) - 7 December 2022
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Scientific article
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Maina, G., Li, Y., Fang, Y. et al. Exploring arts-based interventions for youth substance use prevention: a scoping review of literature. BMC Public Health 22, 2281 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14714-4
This scoping review explores various arts-based substance use prevention interventions for youth.
ISSUP Malaysia would like to invite you to their upcoming webinar on Mobilizing community resources in preventive measures: Issues, challenges and the way forward.
Time: 5PM Malaysia Time | 9AM UK Time | 10AM Czech Republic Time | 12PM...
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(ISSUP staff) - 15 November 2022
Are you attending Lisbon Addictions 2022 and want to learn more about the addiction workforce training that is available, and discuss how to enhance it?
Wednesday 23rd November 15:00 - 16:30. Insights Zone 2 (I2)
The aim is to represent the main international training experiences, their target groups, and learning objectives for finding synergies to meet the increasing demand for training. Presentations:
On the occasion of World No Alcohol Day, ISSUP Chile invites you to participate in a webinar to share visions, strategies or opportunities to promote low-risk alcohol consumption in nighttime recreational spaces in our youngest population.
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(ISSUP staff) - 4 October 2022
ISSUP participated in the EUSPR conference held in Tallinn, Estonia on 29th and 30th of September 2022. We presented an update on implementing INEP Plus during the last period and how it is being delivered to National Chapters in different countries.