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Livia

Report de la formation UTC

Shared by Livia - 3 April 2020
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Le Comité National Anti Drogue (CNAD) en collaboration avec ISSUP-TOGO lance une série de formations sur le programme UTC.

Compte tenu des restrictions nationales liées à la pandémie du covid-19, le delai de soumission des candidatures sera relativement revu et prolongé.Les nouvelles dates de debut des formations seront communiquées ultérieurement.

Ci joint l'appel à candidature.

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Covid-19

layman chigumadzi - 27 March 2020

Social distancing is a privilege that drug and substance abusers cant afford.

In the fight against C.O.V.I.D -19 virus governments across the world are passing strict positions to the effect that public gatherings are now prohibited and social distancing must be prioritized. As an organisation implementing among and working with drug and substance abusers we have seen that social distancing is not working among the youths addicted to drugs. As the fight against the virus intensifies we are of the view that the fight needs to be segmented and focus on different parts of society because society...

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James Harvey

Tackling 'Home Brewed' drug abuse in Zimbabwe

James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 19 March 2020
Submitted by layman chigumadzi on 18 March 2020 As the Director of Stone of Help Trust I have noted with great concern the increase of drug and substance abuse by juveniles in the 10 to 24 year age range. It's so disheartening seeing many children dropping out of school and some carrying these drugs...
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James Harvey

WEBINAR: Cary Hopkins Eyles on Authentic Self-Care for Addiction Professionals

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 13 March 2020
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This webinar focuses on the issue of self-care for addiction professionals and was delivered by ICUDDR Deputy Director Cary Hopkins Eyles.

Many of us are drawn to work in the field of substance use disorders due to our history, family, and personal traits, such as compassion and empathy. While these can be great assets, they can also be detrimental to us personally.

In this webinar, Cary explains how to identify healthy and unhealthy traits, how we can care for ourselves, and what authentic self-care looks like.

Cary has worked in the field of substance use disorders for 18 years. She is...

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LAUNCH OF THE 'DRUG FREE SCHOOLS' CAMPAIGN

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 3 March 2020
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The Church of Uganda has instituted a programme that will help young people to protect themselves from alcoholism and drug abuse. The programme Drug Free Schools was launched by the outgoing Arch Bishop , the Most Rev. Stanley Ntagali, at Mengo  Senior School on Saturday the 15th of February 2020. Speaking to students, teachers and partners that graced the function, Ntagali said that drug abuse among young people in schools was on rise, which was why the Church had decided to act against the vice.

The Coordinator of the Church of Uganda ‘Drug –Free Schools’ Programme, Ezra Tumuhirwe, said the...

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Livia

NBS TV Investigates the Dark World of Drugs in Uganda

Shared by Livia - 26 February 2020
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Michael Anguria

Community Needs Assessment

Michael Anguria - 5 February 2020
This is an Assessment to be conducted in the Teso Sub-region have by SAF-Teso in collaboration and with WFAD and ISSUP Networking Partners in the Teso Sub-region.
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Michael Anguria

Increasing Effective Clinical Supervision for SUD Treatment Providers

Shared by Michael Anguria - 5 February 2020
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The critical role of clinical supervision in both staff development and retention are well-documented. The disconnect between the need for clinical supervision and the consistent provision thereof in the field, however, is...

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Preparatory Meeting for the ISSUP Uganda Chapter Interim Committee

Shared by Livia - 16 December 2019

A preparatory meeting was held on 29th November 2019 at UYDEL office and they discussed about recruitment of members, updating of Uganda ISSUP website, the work plan for 2020, Launch of the ISSUP Chapter in April 2020 and future plans. The meeting also agreed to hold an initial meeting with identified members on 12th of December 2019 to get more input from members on the best way to run the ISSUP Chapter.

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ISSUP interim committee having a preparatory meeting on November 29, 2019. From L-R: Mr. Kasirye Rogers, Mr. Mutaawe Rogers, Dr. David Basangwa, Ms. Barbara Nakijoba and Mr. Lubega Andrew

 

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Universal Prevention Curriculum for Substance Use (UPC) Training: School-Based Track for Prevention Implementers in Uganda (Trainers of Trainers), 12th-21st September 2019

Shared by Livia - 16 December 2019

 

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Trainers of Trainers (TOTs) Uganda Chapter with Dr. David Basangwa, E.D Butabika Hospital

Psychoactive substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to be major problems around the world, taking a toll on global health and on social and economic functioning. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reports that, in 2015, about 250 million people between ages 15 and 64 used illicit substances at least once. Of those who use psychoactive substances, a significant number will develop substance use problems or SUDs. The 2015 UNODC survey found that about 29.5 million substance users suffer from SUDs, which means their use is harmful to the point they may...

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Mathias Ngong Njoya

Drug abuse and GBV

Mathias Ngong Njoya - 1 December 2019

DRUG ABUSE, DRUG POLICY, AND VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

 

Drug abuse is a major contributing factor to violence against women. Partners who abuse drugs are more likely to be violence against their wife and girl children, this may involve not only sexual violence but also physical and psychological violence. 

 

The increasing number of rape cases globally can also be attributed to increased drug use amongst youths and adults. Some drugs increase sex drive and affect the mind, hence leading to irrational decisions. Some drugs make you become violence. This is how drugs influence or increase...

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Drug abuse and HIV

Mathias Ngong Njoya - 1 December 2019

ALCOHOL AND HIV

 

Alcohol use can have negative effects on both the body and behavior of an individual living with HIV. Regular consumption of alcohol can weaken the immune system and damage the liver, as well as lead to risky behaviors that increase the chance of getting HIV or passing it on to others.

 

Research has shown that people with HIV who regularly drink alcohol tend to have a higher viral load and lower overall CD4 count.

 

How Does Alcohol Use Affect a Person with HIV?

✔️Weakened Immune System

✔️Impaired Decision Making

✔️Negative Psychological Effects

✔️Reduce adherence...

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Livia

Prevention of Substance Abuse among Urban Youth in Kampala

Shared by Livia - 26 November 2019
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UYDEL is a local NGO that works with young people ages 10-24 years who are vulnerable to exploitation and are at risk of substance abuse and HIV/AIDS infection. UYDEL's mission is to enhance socio-economic transformation of disadvantaged young people through skills development for self reliance. UYDEL uses selective prevention to counter substance abuse as our beneficiaries are already at risk of substance use. UYDEL strategies are adopted form the Life Skills Program and the Project Toward No Drug Use Program. UYDEL's main focus is to create a safe environment for beneficiaries, strengthening...

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Kenya Credentials 28 Candidates!

Shared by Livia - 2 November 2019
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GCCC congratulates the 28 candidates in Kenya who passed their exams last month! 19 now hold an ICAP I, 8 now hold an ICAP II, and I passed the ICAP III exam!

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Khat - A Substance of Abuse Common in East Africa Rocking Youth in Uganda

Shared by Livia - 23 October 2019
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Click on the link below to view the 3 minute video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAW5VdWXuH0&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0yTIOcvizGINpWz1KGQE59n-lvk3TEKd4DJ8KK3qiOpPwJPsi70elCHLc

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African Union Meeting of Drug Demand Reduction Experts, October 15-17, 2019

Shared by Livia - 16 October 2019
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The African Union Commission and the Government of Mauritius are hosting a meeting of experts on drug treatment and prevention from throughout the continent.  Key topics include review of the AU’s Plan of Action on Drug Control and Crime Prevention (2019-2023), the Pan- African Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (PAENDU), and sharing best practices.

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Tobacco Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Risks and Challenges

Shared by Livia - 14 August 2019
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Siddiqi, Kamran. "Tobacco use in Sub-Saharan Africa: the risks and challenges." Nicotine & Tobacco Research (2019).

In recent years, the tobacco pandemic’s magnitude and trajectory has shifted away from high-income countries to low- and middle-income countries and so have the tobacco industry’s marketing efforts and tactics.

Research suggests that Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to face the largest growth in tobacco use in the world.

In an editorial for the journal of Nicotine and Tobacco Research, Dr Kamran Siddiqi highlights the concerning upward trends in tobacco use and how they are impacting some of the most vulnerable populations in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Despite 44 Sub-Saharan African countries signed...

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Initiating Tobacco and Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents Living in Urban and Rural Ethiopia

Shared by Livia - 1 August 2019
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Getachew, S., S. Lewis, J. Britton, W. Deressa, and A. W. Fogarty. "Prevalence and risk factors for initiating tobacco and alcohol consumption in adolescents living in urban and rural Ethiopia." Public Health 174 (2019): 118-126.

Both alcohol and tobacco use is an increasing public health concern in low- or middle-income countries. Due to an annual economic growth rate of approximately 10%, Ethiopia is a target for both the alcohol and tobacco industries.

Although data is limited, trends suggest that alcohol consumption is a particular problem among secondary school students.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Public Health, has sought to measure the prevalence of alcohol and tobacco consumption in young people living in Ethiopia, and the risk factors associated with alcohol and tobacco initiation.

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NACADA Newsletter 1st Edition

Susan Maua - 22 June 2019
This is the first edition of NACADA newsletter. It provides a platform for sharing useful information on the efforts to address alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya.
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Lecturing students on alcohol abuse at Lukore Youth Polytechnic, Kwale.

Ashiku Hamisi Ali - 14 June 2019
Lecturing Polytechnic students in Lukore, Kwale.
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