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This free training on Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for harmful substance use takes place weekly on Thursdays from 12 noon till 1pm SAST on the following dates: 22 and 29 June & 6, 13, and 20 July 2023. Register at this link: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tcuGvqz8oG9Muwq5UGkzWjjoyyWiJ0ewX We address use of validated screening tools (AUDIT, DUDIT and ASSIST) and brief intervention strategies as an approach to identifying and modifying harmful patterns of substance use. Please

The Spanish Society of Dual Disorders held its 24th Congress, both in an in-person modality in the city of Madrid, Spain, and with a virtual platform that allowed this knowledge exchange to reach a greater number of people around the world. The Congress was entitled “Vulnerability from Neurosciences to Health” and its objective was to highlight the relationship between addictions and other mental disorders, through a scientific program that included a biological, psychological and social

ISSUP هند د پوهنې وزارت (MoE) په همکارۍ ، او د هند حکومت د ټولنیز عدالت او پیاوړتیا وزارت (MSJE) په همکارۍ د ښوونکی روزونکی سرچینې ماډل رامینځته کړی چې نوم یې دی "NAVCHETNA: د ښوونځی ماشومانو لپاره د ژوند مهارتونو او درملو تعلیم په اړه نوی شعور." د NAVCHETNA ماډل په رسمی ډول د جولای په 30 ، 2022 کې په چنګاښ کې د هونبل اتحادیې د کورنیو چارو وزیر ، شری لخوا پیل

د موادو کارولو مسلکیانو نړیواله ټولنه (ISSUP) انډونیزیا او د انډونیزیا نړیوال روزنې او درملنې مرکز (ITTC) په ګډه د یکشنبې په ورځ ، د می په 21 ، 2023 کې "د ځوانانو لپاره د روږدی کیدو مخنیوی" په اړه دوهم ویبینار کوربه و. د ویبینار اهدافو کې په سکتور کې د مسلکی کسانو ترمنځ همکارۍ ته وده ورکول او د روږدی کیدو په اړه ځوانانو ته تعلیم ورکول شامل دی. په دې غونډه کې

The webinar prevention series on the role of parents in preventing substance and behavioral addiction, organized by ISSUP Indonesia and ITTC Indonesia, took place on Sunday, 16 April 2023, from 10.00-12.00 PM (GMT+7). The primary objectives of this webinar were to raise awareness about addiction and provide knowledge on prevention strategies, mainly targeting Generation Z. The webinar attracted a significant number of professionals from various backgrounds, including medical doctors, nurses, social workers, addiction counselors, students

ISSUP Indonesia organized the Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention (INEP) Online Course as a national-level training in Indonesia with 17 participants. The training, conducted by Dr.dr. Kristiana Siste, SpKJ, and Dr. Elvina K. Sahusilawane, SpKJ, aimed to provide participants with an introduction to the foundations of prevention science and evidence-based prevention practices. The course was divided into six modules covering a range of topics such as program planning and evaluation, prevention science, risk and protective factors

On May 31, 2023, on the occasion of World No Tobacco Smoking Day, a visit was organized at Regional Directorate Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Punjab, Lahore Office to meet newly appointed Director Commander Raja Tarqi Kiyani to discuss their services about Drug Demand Reduction with the invitation from Assistant Director Maria Ali. Dr. Nazish Idrees, Assistant Professor, Lahore School of Behavioural Sciences (LSBS) led a group of 30 students from Allied Health Sciences and Clinical

ISSUP India chapter in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE), Government of India developed a teacher trainer resource module called "NAVCHETNA: A new Consciousness on Life Skills and Drug Education for School Children." The NAVCHETNA Module was officially launched on July 30th, 2022, in Chandigarh, in the presence of the Hon'ble Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, Government of India. As part of the Nasha Mukt

For Immediate Release: May 23, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Brixadi (buprenorphine) extended-release injection for subcutaneous use (under the skin) to treat moderate to severe opioid use disorder (OUD). Brixadi is available in two formulations, a weekly injection that can be used in patients who have started treatment with a single dose of a transmucosal buprenorphine product or who are already being treated with buprenorphine, and a monthly version for patients

Para publicación inmediata: 24 de mayo del 2023 Hoy, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) aprobó la inyección subcutánea (para uso por debajo de la piel) de Brixadi (buprenorfina) de liberación prolongada para tratar el trastorno por consumo de opioides (OUD, por sus siglas en inglés) de moderado a grave. Brixadi está disponible en dos formulaciones, una inyección semanal que puede usarse en pacientes que

Following the conclusion of the Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit, we are still enthusiastic to have met so many partners in person and for the good outcome of the event, which was possible thanks to the availability and contribution of every single person. It was encouraging to see so much participation that enriched the debate and filled the formal and informal discussion with ideas and new common goals. Each of us, representing our own organization, by

GCCC Director, Becky Vaughn inaugurated the IXth batch of the UTC (Full course), hosted by the Ecolink Institute of Well-being, India on April 10. Nearly 30 students from seven countries are attending this course. Meanwhile, Ecolink Institute has successfully completed batch VIII who are preparing for their ICAP examination. Dr. Thirumagal, Aditi Ghanekar, Francis Moothedan, Dr.Dambur Nirolla and Dr. Thomas Scaria continue to be the resource persons.

A special Forum was held within the framework of the sixty-fifth session of the Vienna Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in order to understand the importance of access to and availability of controlled medicines and to establish the international community's commitment to this issue.

The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) together with the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) organized a study tour for high-level representatives, including senior officials, policymakers and substance use disorders clinicians, from the Republic of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic to London, United Kingdom from 24 to 27 April 2023. The main purpose of the visit was to learn and witness best practices in the areas of clinical governance, quality, and

In the magazine CIJ Informa, the participation of CIJ, host chapter institution of ISSUP Mexico, in the 71st Regular Session of CICAD is reviewed.

Thirty adolescent treatment professionals in St. Kitts and Nevis are this week engaged in a training programme geared towards equipping them with the tools to identify, assess and treat adolescents with substance use disorders. The Adolescent Drug Treatment Training, which runs from May 15 to 19, is being facilitated by the St. Kitts and Nevis National Council on Drug Abuse Prevention, in collaboration with the Demand Reduction Unit of the InterAmerican Drug Abuse Control Commission

It has been widely reported that youth alcohol consumption has decreased over recent years. What is the evidence to support this view? What are the implications for alcohol related health harm, promotion of safe drinking and health policy? Write a 3,000 word essay referenced in the Vancouver style to address this topic. The word count does not include references, diagrams and tables. Entrants must be current medical students in the United Kingdom. To apply send

COLLOQUIUM ON “RESPONDING TO THE NEXUS BETWEEN ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND DRUG USE” Organised bySociety for Promotion of Youth and Masses (ISSUP India Chapter) With the support of International Society of Substance Use Professionals& Paul Hamlyn Foundation April 15, 2023 Venue: Magnolia Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

Dr. Syed Azhar Ali Kazmi: Consultant Psychiatrist Member Executive Committee ISSUP Pakistan Chapter, Chapter Chief Pakistan Psychiatric Society- AJK, HOD Department of Psychiatry Poonch Medical College CHM Rawalakot-AJK with ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Pakistan Psychiatric Society going to conduct Free Psychiatry Clinic/Camp on 29 April 2023 Rawalakot-AJK.

Proposals are now being accepted for the 2023 Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative’s (PTACC) National Deflection and Pre-arrest Diversion Summit. All submissions must be uploaded by May 5, 2023 at 2:00 EDT in order to be considered for the Summit. If your proposal is accepted by the planning committee, you will be offered a complimentary registration to the Summit! If you are ready to submit your proposal, please use the link below. Again, all proposals

ISSUP India conducted a one-day colloquium titled “Responding to the Nexus between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Drug Use” with the support of the Paul Hamlyn Foundation and National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre, AIIMS on 15th April 2023 at India Habitat Center, New Delhi, India. Various luminaries participated and provide their important feedback. Justice (Ms.) Mukta Gupta, Chairperson, Juvenile Justice Committee, Hon’ble High Court of Delhi attend the colloquium as chief guest.

Social stigma is the main obstacle for female substance users’ treatment. Social stigma is the reason why females who use substances are unwilling to seek treatment. The rate of substance abuse among the female is frightfully increasing along with the men. If it is not controlled, it will take a horrendous form in the society. Md Zafarullah Kazal, Additional Director of Department of Narcotics Control, said this in a discussion meeting organized by Ahsania Mission

City police officer (CPO) Gujranwala Ayyaz Saleem and Chairman, Mian Afzal Trust Hospital Gujranwala Mr Sana Ullah Rathore signed MoU between Gujranwala Police and Mian Afzal Trust Hospital Gujranwala Pakistan for cooperation in provision of drug, Psychiatric and Psychological services. Sufi Muhammad Javed also present on the occasion. It was also discussed that we will expand cooperation in future.

ISSUP India has been appreciated by Hon'ble Judges from Delhi High Court, India for their work with children in Substance use.