INTRODUCTION: Pakistan is ominously impacted by the menace of substance abuse. Women, who represent 42% of the total population, are primarily affected by the use of illicit substances with co-occurring behavioural disorders. Despite...
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board has collaborated with Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka to enhance the quality of lives their farmers and reduce the use of substance in their areas since 2016.
In 2024 November, Mahaweli Authority of...
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board has collaborated with Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka to enhance the quality of lives their farmers and reduce the use of substance in their areas since 2016.
In 2024 November, Mahaweli Authority of...
Prevention aligned with science and standards advocates for a person-focused rather than a drug-focused perspective when articulating responses and services. Such a perspective follows a narrative that early initiation to substance use is...
One-day drug prevention workshop for university students 22 November 2024
University students are crucial in youth-led drug prevention. A one-day workshop on this topic was conducted by NDDCB PET at Wickramarachchi University, Colombo...
Prevention science over the past years has accumulated evidence on the effectiveness of drug prevention interventions (Sloboda et al. 2014). In Europe this improvement has been a consequence of priorities defined by EU drug strategies since...
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
Equip yourself with the know-how to develop and implement evidence-based prevention intervention.
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The traditional view of prevention focusing solely on individual behavior change and decision-making skills is inadequate. While individual...
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To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S...
The Power of Collaboration is a joint project between ISSUP and the GWN. This initiative delves into three critical areas in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for women:
MIND THE GAP: GLOBAL SURVEY EXAMINING ACCESS FOR SUBSTANCE...
Background: Online gaming has become a serious concern and causing psychological impact on individuals similar to a disorder. There is an increasing risk of initiating online gambling following the excessive use of online games that involve...
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The comorbidity between depression and alcohol consumption is a public health concern, affecting progression, treatment adherence, and outcomes. Alcohol use in Latin America exceeds the global average. This study examined the...
Dr. Nadine Harker (⚑ South Africa) 1
1. University of Cape Town
Substance use surveillance and monitoring are essential for comprehending the extent, patterns, and consequences of drug and alcohol consumption. Data...
Mr. Michael Botticelli (⚑ United States) 1
1. Recovery Research Institute
This presentation will provide a brief history of the recovery field, the current landscape and the outlook for the future, particularly as it...
