Michael Brobbey

Motivational Interviewing Discussion

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Hi all, I hope you have had a chance to listen or join our webinar on Motivational Interviewing yesterday. This was given by Professor Igor Koutsenok this being the second session of the Motivational Interviewing Session. I want to start a discussion within the network. I want to find out your thoughts on the webinar. What did you learn from it and how will it influence and affect the way you engage in drug demand prevention, treatment and recovery. 

James Harvey

Access to Drug Treatment Services in Nigeria: The Challenge of Addiction Workforce

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Presentation by Drs. Chia Francis and Mashika Esther

This webinar will illuminate the level of drug use in Nigeria, efforts made so far to address access to drug abuse treatment services in Nigeria, and details of a study regarding access to treatment.

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Drug Use and COVID-19 in Prisons: First Clinic Dedicated to the Treatment of People Living in Prisons with Opioid Use Disorders in Kenya

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In 2018, Mombasa planned to set up a methadone programme for heroin injecting drug users living in prisons. As a follow up, UNODC worked together with the County of Mombasa and the Kenya Prison Service in 2019, to support and expand Medically Assisted Therapy (MAT) service provision to the prison population. 

Understanding that people in prison settings who use MAT services in the public-dedicated clinic could be unnecessarily put at risk of infection, and in the context of the COVID-19 mitigation and prevention measures implemented country-wise, UNODC collaborated with the Kenya Prison...

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Webinar: ISSUP South Africa – Cannabis and the Youth in South Africa

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In partnership with ISSUP Global, ISSUP South Africa invites you to participate in a webinar on Cannabis and youth in South Africa. The webinar will be presented on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 10:00 am (South Africa time).

June 3, 2020, 10:00 am - 11:00 am (South Africa time) Siphokazi

Click here to register for the webinar  

Presenter: Siphokazi Dada

Siphokazi Dada is a Senior Scientist in the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council.

She has a Master of Public Health Degree (MPH) from the University of London. She is currently registered as a PhD...

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Webinar: ISSUP South Africa - COVID-19 ~ What can be done through us

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In partnership with ISSUP Global, ISSUP South Africa invites you to participate in a webinar on COVID-19 - what can be done through us. The webinar will be presented on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 9:00 am (South Africa time).

June 3, 2020, 9:00 am - 10:00 am (South Africa time) 

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Presenter: David Bayever

David BayeverDavid Bayever serves on the SAPharmacy Council as an Assessor, Examiner and Researcher. He is currently the Chairperson of South Africa's Central Drug Authority, and he also serves as a Member of SAHPRA Cannabis Working Committee and Member of...

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James Koryor

LDPC Wants support for At-Risk Youths, as Liberian Government Prepares Economic Stimulus

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The Liberia Drug Policy Coalition (LDPC), a national umbrella organization and the lead campaigner for Drug Policy Reform in Liberia has made the latest call on the Liberian Government to ensure that Substance users also referred to as at-risk youth be earmarked in the distribution of food and other relief activities during this health emergency period.

 

Speaking at the I-Campus in Monrovia when he served as a guest on the Accountability Lab live video broadcast, the Coordinator of LDPC and 2019 Accountapreneur, James Koryor stated that the action by the Liberian Government to provide free...

James Harvey

Motivational Interviewing Course: Assisting Patients in Making Sustainable Positive Lifestyle Changes

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This free webinar-based training course on Motivational Interviewing (MI) is presented by Igor Koutsenok, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry.

Igor Koutsenok ISSUP Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing is an essential, client-centered, counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. We are absolutely thrilled to bring you this skills-building opportunity presented by a recognized expert in the field of MI.

The course consists of four sessions (originally held during June 2020).

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Livia

ISSUP Nigeria Newsletter – 2nd Edition

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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!

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Alcohol Sales Ban in South Africa

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Countries around the world have been introducing measures to reduce the harm of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although most countries are calling on individuals to avoid public gatherings and be mindful of social distancing, several countries have introduced tighter restrictions on other aspects of life.

Soon after there were signs of COVID-19 in South African, the government implemented an alcohol sales ban as part of its public health response.

Alcohol has a heavy burden on public health services and the intention of the ban is to relieve the pressure so that energy can be better focussed on...

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James Koryor

COVID-19 Substance Users Care & Support Initiative Launched in Liberia

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Substance users receiving meal

The Global Action for Sustainable Development (GASD) in partnership with the Association of Progressive Youth of Liberia (APYL) have launched a social welfare and protection initiative for substance users in Liberia.

 

Speaking at the launch event in West Point on Sunday, May 10, 2020, the Executive Director of the Global Action for Sustainable Development, James Koryor stated that the Initiative seeks to provide feeding, increase advocacy especially for females substance users against SGBV and unwarranted brutality against substance users by state security officers, enhance psychosocial...

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Access to Drug Treatment Services in Nigeria: The Challenge of Addiction Workforce

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Presenters: Drs. Chia Francis and Mashika Esther

This webinar will illuminate the level of drug use in Nigeria, efforts made so far to address access to drug abuse treatment services in Nigeria, and details of a study regarding access to...

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Official Ceremony to Hand Over Certificates to 18 Treatment Professionals that Successfully Passed the UTC ICAP 1 Examination in Côte d'Ivoire

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As part of efforts to professionalize the treatment and care of drug use disorders and the dissemination of effective evidence-based interventions, 18 out of 23 treatment professionals successfully passed the accreditation examination (78% passing rate) of the Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) ICAP 1 and were presented with a certificate at the National Police Academy in Abidjan, on 12th March 2020. The official certificate ceremony was supported by the UNODC Mentor of Côte d ‘Ivoire. The opening of the second cycle of UTC trainings to cover modules UTC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 was also...

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Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria

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Delroy CS, Ifeanyichukwu AO, Rachel BA (2020) Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria. J Addict Behav Ther Rehabil 9:188. doi: 10.37532/jabtr.2020.9(1).188

One area of substance misuse among adolescents that is currently a problem, and has not been fully understood in the Nigerian context is the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse. Thus, to inform policy actions for reducing cough syrup abuse among Nigerian adolescents, this study explored the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse in two Southwest states of Nigeria, where substance abuse is rampant.

By a stratified sampling method, 302 adolescents (152 males, 150 females; mean age = 13.61 years, SD = 2.09) were selected from secondary schools in Lagos and Oyo states...

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UNODC Nigeria launches DrugHelpNet: A Network of Nigerian Health Professionals to Provide over-the-phone Assistance to Drug Users in Need

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Based on the 2019 Drug Use Survey in Nigeria, UNODC estimates that there are more than three million Nigerians living with some of a drug use disorder. Government imposed lockdowns, implemented across most Nigerian States, weigh particularly heavy on people with drug use disorders. While access to drugs has become more difficult, the same challenges apply to accessing treatment and counselling services. The self-imposed isolation can indeed be burdensome for those suffering from drug use disorders as well as their families.

In order to provide immediate and practical relief, UNODC Nigeria...

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گزارش شکل گیری د لا یو تی سی

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لو کومیت ملی ضد دروگ (CNAD) در همکاری avec ISSUP-TOGO لنس une série de formations sur le programme UTC.

محدودیت های compte tenu des nationales liées à la pandémie du covid-19, le delai de soumission des candidatures sera relativement revu et prolongé. تاریخ های Les nouvelles de de formations seront communiquées ultérieurement.

مشترک l'appel در برابر نامزدی.

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layman chigumadzi

Covid-19

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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...

James Harvey

Tackling 'Home Brewed' drug abuse in Zimbabwe

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

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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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راه اندازی کمپین "مدارس آزاد مواد مخدر"

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کلیسای اوگاندا برنامه ای را ایجاد کرده است که به جوانان کمک خواهد کرد تا از خود در برابر اعتیاد به الکل و سوء مصرف مواد مخدر محافظت کنند. این برنامه مدارس رایگان مواد مخدر توسط اسقف قوس خروجی ، کشیش ترین استنلی Ntagali ، در مدرسه ارشد Mengo  در روز شنبه 15th فوریه 2020 راه اندازی شد. ناتگالی در صحبت با دانش آموزان، معلمان و شرکایی که بر این عملکرد برانکارد، گفت که سوء مصرف مواد مخدر در میان جوانان در مدارس رو به افزایش است، به همین دلیل کلیسا تصمیم گرفته بود که علیه معاون عمل کند.

عزرا Tumuhirwe هماهنگ کننده برنامه "مواد مخدر – مدارس آزاد" کلیسای اوگاندا گفت که انتظار می رود این ابتکار تا سال...

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