Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
SAMHSA has launched a new Resource Center that includes a collection of scientifically-based resources for a broad range of audiences
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President and Director Elect ISSUP Pakistan Address to National Youth Leadership Conference against Drug Abuse in Lahore, Pakistan
Mr. Sana Ullah Rathore, Director Elect ISSUP Pakistan, participated in the National Youth Leadership Conference in Lahore, Pakistan as a Guest Speaker. Mr. Bashir Ahmad Naz, President Elect ISSUP Pakistan, also graced the occasion as chief...
DFPF-Newsletter - Issue March 2019
Monthly Newsletter March - 2019:
During this month, the Drug Free Pakistan Foundation (DFPF) organized mentorship sessions
for the members of music and drama society at the University of Education Township and bank
road campus in Lahore...
Voluntary Researchers Wanted - Mentor UK
Mentor UK is looking for volunteers to help maintain up-to-date knowledge of alcohol and drug prevention and education in community, family and school settings.
The role will involve role researching and writing briefs that will contribute...
Basic Counseling Course for Addiction Professionals: UTC-4
A 5 day training course “Basic Counseling Skills for Addiction Professionals” was organized by Aga Khan Social Welfare Board in Collaboration with Drug Free Pakistan Foundation and ISSUP-Pakistan Chapter from April 6 & 7, 13 & 14, and 20...
Meeting with Mrs. Sidra Amir Principal of Unique Solutions School
Special Meeting was held with Mrs. Sidra Amir, Principal of Unique Group of Solutions regarding prevention program & ongoing activities. Syed Zulfiqar Hussain, Consultant, Anti Drugs/Narcotics Campaign highlighted different activities in...
Special Talk Program on Drug Use Prevention
Special Talk Program on Drug Use Prevention for Students held at Unique Solutions School Taj bagh Lahore in collaboration with Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH), YOCFAN and Colombo Plan. Syed Zulfiqr Hussain will be guest speaker. Ms. Sidra...
Senior Advisor DAP-Colombo Plan Visited Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH)
Senior Advisor Colombo Plan Muhammad Ayub visited Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH) and YOCFAN today regarding drug demand reduction activities, smoke and Drug Free Campus program and future planning etc. Syed Zulfiqar Hussain, Dr. Ikram...
Meeting of Mr. Muhammad Ayub, Senior Adviser, Colombo Plan, DAP with Mr. Sana Ullah Rathore CEO MATH
A meeting of Mr. Muhammad Ayub, Senior Adviser, Colombo Plan DAP and Mr. Sana Ullah Rathore, CEO Mian Afzal Trust Hospital, Gujranwala Pakistan was held at MATH. During the meeting Mr. Sana Ullah Rathore said that as an education provider...
Visit of Mr. Muhmmad Ayub, Senior Advisor, Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Program
Mr. Muhammad Ayub, Senior Advisor visited Freedom Treatment & Rehab in Gujranwala, Pakistan, 2019. Mr. Sana Ullah Rathore, Consultant Drug Rehabilitation Freedom, Director elect ISSUP Pakistan, Rana Maqsood Ahmad, Arshad Javed Mughal...
South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy 2019
Release, the UK’s centre of expertise on drugs and drugs law, is proud to invite applications to the 2019 South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy. Fellows will be hosted at Release in London, UK.
Research Survey: Enhancing Drug Treatment for Migrants and Ethnic Minorities
Mapping European promising practices aimed at increasing reach and retention of and accessibility for migrants and ethnic minorities in European drug treatment.
Invitation to Conduct Research
The Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Drug and Alcohol Task Force, in conjunction with Southside Partnership and Dublin Rathdown Community Addiction Team, invites submissions from suitably qualified parties to conduct a research project to commence...
Calling Students- UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships
The UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship scheme (FLF) aims to support early career researchers and innovators with outstanding potential based in UK universities, registered businesses, and other research and user organisations.
It is hoped that...
Better Prevention of Drug Use, Healthy and Safe Development of Children in Belarus
UNODC had the honour of facilitating a seminar for policy makers in Belarus at the request of the Ministry of Interior of the country. The event was organised with the support of the UN Resident Coordinator and the contribution of UNAIDS, UNFPA and UNICEF.
UNODC Partnership with Lions Club to Develop Personal and Social Skills of Adolescents
The UNODC/WHO Second Update Edition of the International Standards on Drug Use Prevention http://bit.ly/2D1Qua4 identifies evidence-based education on personal and social skills as one of the effective strategies to prevent drug use and...
The Results of the WHO-UNODC Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility Survey in Serbia
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Government of Serbia, UNODC supported the implementation of the UNODC/WHO substance use disorder treatment facility survey to map existing treatment capacity. The results of the survey...
Blogpost: Let’s Address Four Common Myths About Harm Reduction
This is a blogpost written by Khary Rigg and Steven Proctor:
The US has historically been resistant to supporting harm reduction programs for people who use drugs. While some object to harm reduction approaches on ideological grounds—i.e...
South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy 2019
South East Asian Fellowship Program on Drug Policy 2019
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: Friday 26 April 2019
Eligible Countries: Myanmar, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos
ABOUT THE...
Some E-cigarette Users Are Having Seizures: Most Reports Involving Youth and Young Adults
Source: https://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/NewsEvents/ucm635133.htm
“The FDA has become aware that some people who use e-cigarettes have experienced seizures, with most reports involving youth or young adult users. Seizures or convulsions...