Radolf Nortey

تدريب INEP Plus في كينيا (ISSUP Kenya)

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Nairobi
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تقوم ISSUP Kenya بالتجنيد للمجموعة الثانية من INEP + التي من المقرر أن تبدأ في أوائل أكتوبر.

تغطي هذه الدورة التمهيدية الموضوعات التالية: 

- علم الأوبئة تعاطي المخدرات

- علم الوقاية والممارسات القائمة على الأدلة

- الوقاية الأسرية

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Rasha Abi Hana

THE WORLD DRUG REPORT 2024: Webinar for Civil Society

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Learn about global drug trends from the authors of the World Drug Report 2024!

UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. In the...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Stimulants: Understanding Use, Impact, and Responses Reading List

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Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

Many stimulant-related hazards are linked to intensive, high-dose, or long-term usage. The mode of administration plays a significant moderating role; injecting stimulants and smoking crack cocaine or methamphetamine have been specifically associated with more problematic use behaviours. Even people who use stimulants sporadically or...

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Kenya registered psychiatric nurse

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Our harm reduction project proposal for our county tanariver but currently we don't have donors to support us .we are looking for donors to support our establishment of medically assisted therapy clinic and detoxification drugs
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lukman shekuwe Shekuwe

Mr lukman shekuwe

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I am lukman shekuwe athman registered psychiatric nurse practitioner specialist in drugs and substances management and harm reduction advocacy member in tanariver county.i work in hola county mental clinic where I see drugs and substances used disorders patient where I treat them co morbid mental...
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Radolf Nortey

ISSUP Kenya Code of Ethics Launch & Counsellors/Practitioners Board CEO Meet and Greet

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Join us for the launch of the ISSUP Kenya Code of Ethics!

In attendance would be the CEO C&P Board and ISSUP Kenya founding member Dr Matilda Mghoi accompanied by the former ISSUP Kenya trustee Dr Richard Gakunju (Former Chair GCCC and Clinical Director, MASAA).

The Code of Ethics will be presented by Catherine Mwati, the Ethics & Disciplinary sub-committee chair. It will be moderated by Albert Muraya.

Continuous Professional Development points to be earned by attendees. The event would be held on 22nd March 2024 at 5-6pm.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/48XXr89

 

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James Harvey

Kenya Hosts Inaugural National Substance Use Prevention Summit 2024

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In a world where substance use continues to pose a significant threat to health and well-being, Kenya is taking a bold stand. Kenya hosted the first National Prevention Week 2024 culminating in the National Substance Use Prevention Summit 2024.

This was not just an event but a powerful statement of intent that drug use prevention works. Under the theme, “Our Families, Our Schools. Our Workplaces. Our Community: A Sustainable Future for Humanity”, this inaugural initiative was a rallying call for action, education, and unity in the campaign against substance use and abuse in Kenya. It was an...

James Harvey

ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 167, February 21, 2024

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In this edition of the ISSUP Newsletter we bring you updates on grants from The Colombo Plan, a selection of jobs, forthcoming events and a report from National Substance Use Prevention Week in Kenya.
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ISSUP Kenya Membership Drive (Kenya School of Government)

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ISSUP KENYA interacted with more than 50 officers representing ministries, counties, departments, and agencies (MCDAs) at the Kenya School of Government in Embu. The Essential Counselling Skills Training, led by the Counselling Department within the Ministry of Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, focuses on developing Workplace Mental Health Champions for the public sector.

Participants were introduced to ISSUP and received guidance on the significance of becoming members of this professional association. In discussions with Grace Wanjiku, Secretary Counselling, and GCCC...

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2023 ISAM Congress in Marrakesh

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At the beginning of November, ISSUP and ISSUP Kenya attended the 25th Annual Congress of the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) in Marrakesh, Morocco.

The theme of the 2023 ISAM Congress was ‘Improving Care and Compassion in Addiction: XXV Years of Global Focus and Perspectives’. The Director of ISSUP Kenya Dr Pamela Kaithuru together with Brian Morales, the Chief of the Counternarcotics Branch of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and ISSUP's Deputy Director Livia Edegger participated in a panel on the importance of developing an educated...

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Rasha Abi Hana

2024 NIDA International Forum: Call for Research Poster Abstracts and Travel Award Requests

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The NIDA International Program will bring together attendees from around the globe for the in-person 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14-17 in Montreal, Canada.

 

The Forum research symposium, poster session, and...

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2024 NIDA International Forum: Call for Research Poster Abstracts and Travel Award Requests

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Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests

Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024

Present your international drug use and addiction research during the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17, 2024, in Montreal, Canada. 

The NIDA International Program invites research poster abstract submissions and travel award applications from researchers around the world. Join for the Forum research symposium, interactive workshops, the poster session, and networking activities. 

 2024 FORUM SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 

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