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The AU in collaboration with the South African Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services, UNODC, Central Drug Authority (CDA) are convening a national action plan validation workshop for the integration of the traditional leadership in the country into the drug demand reduction sphere.

The workshop will take place from 14-15 June 2023 in Johannesburg and follow the catalytic meeting with the Traditional leadership that took place in November 2022. action

Date:

30 - 31 Aug 2023

Country

Nigeria

This is a reminder that the deadline for Abstract submission for the 6th Biennial National Symposium on Drugs and Drug Policy in Nigeria is fast approaching. Those who are interested in presenting the findings of their empirical research on substance use and addictive behaviours, review of alcohol and drug policy, evaluations of interventions and best practices from community initiatives in drug prevention treatment and research should submit an abstract of not more than 250 words by e-mail to the Local Organizing Committee (crisainfo1 [at] gmail [dot] com).

Date:

28 - 29 Jun 2023

Country

South Africa

SANCA National is planning our second Addiction 2023 Online Conference from the 28-29 June 2023 in commemoration of the World Drug Day on the 26th of June 2023. The theme for this year is 'Be the Shield- Protecting what we value most’. It is a metaphor for every South Africans’ shielding (protecting) their children, families, friends, community, workplaces, the country and themselves from substance use/misuse and substance use disorders. Although the programme will add value to broader insights, you will note the emphasis on our youth. It is with this in mind that South African National...

Addiction 2023 Online Conference from 28-29 June 2023

Date:

28 - 29 Jun 2023

Country

South Africa

This situation analysis assesses the current state and long term impact of substance abuse in Liberia focusing on Drug Policy Reform, Drug Law Enfrocement, Drug Rehabilitation and Prevention. Conducted by the Global Action for Sustainable Development-GASD a national civil society organization.

Liberia is fast becoming a significant transit country for illicit narcotics, the country’s nascent law enforcement capacity, porous border controls, and proximity to major drug transit routes contribute to trafficking to and through Liberia. The recent arrest of 100 million United States Dollars...

Hi, My name is Ebenezer, a mental health professional and a member of International Society of Substance Use Professionals. I have my masters degree in Health Education, from the department of Health promotion and Environmental Health Education, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. I have diploma...

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