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Rasha Abi Hana

SPR 2024 Call for Submissions Now Open! Deadline: October 31, 2023

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 22 September 2023
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Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference–the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 32nd Annual Meeting held in person May 28 – 31, 2024. This year’s theme is “Advancing Partnerships and Collaborative Approaches in Prevention Science.”

SPR 2024 Call for Submissions Now Open! Deadline for ALL Calls: October 31, 2023

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Take our member survey today!

Shared by James - 23 August 2023
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Shape the future of ISSUP with your insights
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New Global Coalition Launched to Address Synthetic Drug Threats

Shared by James - 18 July 2023
On July 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual Ministerial-level meeting to launch a Global Coalition to address Synthetic Drug Threats
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On July 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual Ministerial-level meeting to launch a Global Coalition to address Synthetic Drug Threats.
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Highlights from the 2023 UNODC World Drug Report

Shared by James - 15 June 2023
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5 July 2023
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Vienna
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Join our upcoming Webinar presenting highlights from the 2023 edition of the UNODC World Drug Report.
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ITTC South Africa Online (Live) Motivational Interviewing Training 4 CPD Points June-July 2023

Shared by James - 6 June 2023
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ITTC South Africa Online (Live) SBIRT Training 5 CPD Points June-July 2023

Shared by James - 6 June 2023
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WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository

Shared by James - 5 June 2023
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On Thursday, June 1st, the WHO launched the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository, which provides health professionals and drug policy experts with a single searchable database to freely access all technical reports on over 450 substances reviewed by the ECDD.
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Edie

National DSD Integrated Programme and Web App ASSIST Launch

Shared by Edie - 23 May 2023
Event Date
29 May 2023
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Online

This launch event is in response to the call for integrated implementation of services in institutions of higher learning and colleges, especially, at the primary level of intervention by respective stakeholders to facilitate integrated...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking frequency among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 13 April 2023
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Ogbuabor, D.C., Ogbuabor, A.O. & Igwe, M.C. Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking frequency among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 20 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00530-5

Background

In the entire world, smoking is a major contributor to preventable deaths and years of life with a disability. Nevertheless, little is known about the factors that influence women's smoking habits. This study evaluated the factors that influence smoking and smoking frequency among Nigerian women of reproductive age.

Methods and materials

This study uses information from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) (n = 41,821). The data were adjusted for sampling weight, stratification, and cluster sampling design. Smoking status and frequency (daily and occasional...

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Olivia Woodrow

Panda - The perfect digital companion on the road to recovery

Shared by Olivia Woodrow - 8 March 2023
Event Date
3 April 2023
Location:
Johannesburg
South Africa
ISSUP South Africa would like to invite you to their Webinar on Panda - The perfect digital companion on the road to recovery.
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Edie

Addiction 2023 Online Conference

Shared by Edie - 7 February 2023
Event Date
27 June 2023
Location:
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SANCA National is hosting the second ADDICTION 2023 Online Conference from the 27 to 29 June 2023 in partnership with International and National stakeholders.

The ADDICTION 2023 Conference is our next key opportunity to bring together...

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UPC School and Family Pilot Examination

Shared by James - 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.
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Global Alcohol Policy Conference - Cape Town 24-26 October 2023

Shared by Edie - 14 January 2023
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24 October 0023
Location:
Cape Town
South Africa

The Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC2023), “Investing in People before Profits: Building Momentum towards the Framework Convention on Alcohol Control,” will be held from 24 - 26 October 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa with pre...

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Call for Speakers: side event at the 2023 ECOSOC Partnership Forum

Shared by Edie - 4 January 2023
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The VNGOC together with NYNGOC and the UNODC Civil Society Unit is organizing an online side event in the margins of the 2023 ECOSOC Partnership Forum on 31 January 2023 at 8.30 AM. The event is titled: The central role of civil society in drug policies, COVID-19 and achieving the 2030 Agenda

VNGOC are looking for 3-4 civil society speakers from different regions wishing to present at the event, focusing on concrete examples of actions towards the 2030 targets and effective, evidence-based drug policies.

The side event will highlight the important role of civil society in...

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Rasha Abi Hana

International Symposium on Drug-Related Studies 2022 Sri Lanka (In-person/ Online)

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 11 October 2022
International Symposium on Drug Related Studies 2022
Event Date
1 December 2022
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Colombo
Sri Lanka

The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board have proudly planned to conduct an International Symposium on Drug-Related Studies 2022 will be held from 1st and 2nd December 2022 in Colombo, Sri Lanka to facilitate the exchange of information...

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Olivia Woodrow

Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS)-SA: Implementation, Results, and Implications for Policy

Shared by Olivia Woodrow - 5 October 2022
Event Date
26 October 2022
Location:
Cape Town
South Africa
ISSUP South Africa, ITTC-SA and SAMRC - GATS-SA, would like to invite you to their upcoming Webinar Series on Tobacco Use in South Africa. This is the Second Session.
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Olivia Woodrow

Recovery is Possible: Defining Recovery in terms of abstinence-based treatment and Opioid substitution therapy

Shared by Olivia Woodrow - 26 September 2022
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ISSUP South Africa are pleased to present their Webinar on Defining Recovery in terms of abstinence-based treatment and Opioid substitution therapy.
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Rasha Abi Hana

Perspectives of service providers on aftercare service provision for persons with substance use disorders at a Rural District in South Africa

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 16 August 2022
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Mpanza, D.M., Govender, P. & Voce, A. Perspectives of service providers on aftercare service provision for persons with substance use disorders at a Rural District in South Africa. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 60 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00471-5

Background

Aftercare programs for people with substance use disorders (PWSUD) are frequently challenged with a number of overlapping obstacles, including uncertain policy consequences and a lack of resources. Despite demographic variety, service providers in South Africa are obligated to offer aftercare programs that effectively reintegrate people with PWSUD into society, the workforce, family, and community life, as specified by Act No. 70 of 2008. Little is known about the availability of aftercare services in South Africa, particularly in rural areas. This paper investigates service...

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Addiction Practitioners Forum 2022 (1 – 2 JULY)

Shared by James - 4 August 2022
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The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) which is the host organization for ISSUP South Africa recently hosted another world-class, innovative conference dubbed the Addiction 2022 Practitioners Forum (APF) under the theme “Unmasking Substance Use Disorder Treatment”.
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UTC 3 Self-Led Course Now Live!

Shared by James - 26 July 2022
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We are pleased to announce that the new UTC 3 Self-Led Course is now live on the ISSUP Professional Development Hub!
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