Rasha Abi Hana

Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalization of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation

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Manu, E., Douglas, M., Ntsaba, M.J. et al. Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalisation of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 16, 54 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-021-00391-w

Over the past era, there has been a call for legalizing marijuana cultivation and trading for commercial purposes in South Africa. Advocates of the call argue that the criminalization of commercial marijuana cultivation and trading has failed to stop illicit marijuana cultivation and trading. Nevertheless, the views of those who economically benefit from the illicit marijuana trade on its legalization remain empirically unsolicited.

This study aimed to understand the views of illegal marijuana growers and traders from two selected communities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa...

James Harvey

World Drug Report 2021

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UNODC
Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.
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Michael Brobbey

ISSUP Nigeria Berkolaborasi dengan Kementerian Kesehatan Federal dan Berbagai Pemangku Kepentingan

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ISSUP Nigeria akan bekerja dengan Kementerian Kesehatan Federal di Nigeria bersama dengan pemangku kepentingan utama untuk mengatasi pengendalian obat di dalam negeri. 

Ini adalah fokus utama untuk ISSUP Nigeria yang ingin mereka capai dengan bekerja secara efektif dengan berbagai pemangku kepentingan dalam bidang pengurangan permintaan obat. Dengan demikian, kolaborasi ini sejalan dengan tujuan dan sasaran ISSUP Nigeria untuk tahun 2021.

Tautan ke artikel dapat ditemukan di sini - https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/02/issup-to-collaborate-with-ndlea-ministry-of-health-on-drug-control/

 

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Livia

ISSUP Nigeria Chapter Newsletter - 4th Edition

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ISSUP Nigeria has released its fourth Newsletter! This edition features an excerpt from the ISSUP Nigeria Chapter professional code of ethics and standards, Annual General Meeting / Scientific Conference, Kaduna state branch of ISSUP Nigeria Chapter and a focus on state coordinators. The publication also includes highlights from the second and third ISSUP Nigeria Chapter bi-monthly webinars, a list of ongoing activities by members as well as upcoming events, meetings and conferences under the news column. Enjoy it! 

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James Harvey

Plenary 6: Review and Reflections - A Panel Session

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Sixth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 4: Epidemiology and Its Role in Drug Demand Reduction

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Plenary 4 - Africa Virtual Conference 2020
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 3: A Focus on Treatment and Recovery

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Third Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Pleno 2: Pencegahan Berbasis Bukti: Kebijakan dan Praktik

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
Sesi Pleno Kedua Konferensi Virtual 'Pengurangan Permintaan Obat di Afrika: Pencegahan, Pengobatan, dan Epidemiologi' dari 16 September hingga 10 November 2020.
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James Harvey

Plenary 1: Setting the Scene for Drug Demand Reduction in Africa

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Drug Demand Reduction in Africa Virtual Conference ISSUP
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Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The First Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
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James Harvey

Highlights from the First ISSUP Nigeria Bi-Monthly Webinar

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ISSUP Nigeria
On 30th July 2020, the Nigerian Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP Nigeria Chapter) held its first bi-monthly update webinar series. Here is a roundup of highlights from the event.
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Livia

ISSUP Nigeria Newsletter - 3rd Edition

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ISSUP Nigeria has released its third newspaper! This edition discussed the issue of cannabis criminalization, decriminalization and legalization in Nigeria, Curriculum development for addiction studies in Nigeria and a focus on state coordinators. The publication also includes report on the first ISSUP Nigeria bi-monthly webinar, a list of ongoing activities by members as well as upcoming events, meetings and conferences under the news column. Enjoy it!

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Olivia Woodrow

Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series

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Abuja
Nigeria
The first session of ISSUP Nigeria's Knowledge Update Series will focus on experience and challenges in delivering drug demand reduction interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity building on evidence-based substance abuse prevention and treatment interventions, and the way forward.
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James Harvey

Akses ke Layanan Perawatan Narkoba di Nigeria: Tantangan Tenaga Kerja Kecanduan

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ICUDDR

Presentasi oleh Drs. Chia Francis dan Mashika Esther

Webinar ini akan menjelaskan tingkat penggunaan narkoba di Nigeria, upaya yang dilakukan sejauh ini untuk mengatasi akses ke layanan perawatan penyalahgunaan narkoba di Nigeria, dan rincian studi mengenai akses ke perawatan.

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Bright Oniovokukor

COVID-19 REVEALING THE FUTURE: HOW PREPARED ARE WE? – PART 1

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The global effect of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lots of innovations with positive and negative consequences. The positive consequence is the new ideas and business opportunities created. The negative impact is that many businesses may not recover from the downturn from this pandemic.

The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in major global changes even if to some, it seems the world is at a standstill. For one, there is improved clarity about what is an essential and non-essential service. This should actually lead to many people thinking about the essentiality of their...

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).

Course Description

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Livia

Buletin ISSUP Nigeria - Edisi ke-2

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ISSUP Nigeria telah merilis buletin keduanya!

Dalam edisi ini, Ketua Dewan Pengawas menjelaskan rencana ISSUP bab Nigeria di antara inisiatif lain dari bab tersebut.

Buletin ini juga memberikan laporan terperinci tentang peluncuran ISSUP Nigeria Chapter dan mitra kolaboratif.

Publikasi ini juga mencakup daftar kegiatan yang sedang berlangsung oleh anggota serta acara mendatang di bawah kolom berita.

Selamat datang!

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Livia

Press Statement - Substance Use Prevention and Treatment in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Ref: ISSUPNC/01/ADM/VOL.1/004  May 11, 2020

PRESS RELEASE SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

We are an umbrella group of professionals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders among Nigerians. With over 14 million people who use different psychoactive substances in Nigeria, the burden of substance use is great and concerted efforts are required to reverse the worsening rate of substance use problems in the country.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented governments around the world with significant challenges to their economy, health...

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Option2world Initiative Against Drug Abuse is a Non-Governmental organization located in kwara State, Nigeria. Our objective are: Drug Abuse Prevention, Consultancy, Counseling, and Sensitization program in Nigeria schools and Communities. Presently Option2world Initiative is an active member of...
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