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Impact Survey

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This survey is a collaborative effort by ICUDDR, NECPAM and ISAM. Together, we are trying to assess the impact recent reductions in funding have had to the workforce of fields dealing with substance use related issues.
Barbara Correa

Desarrollo del "Curriculum de Prevención, Tratamiento y Recuperación del uso de drogas para organizaciones basadas en la Fe"

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El "Curriculum de Prevención, Tratamiento y Recuperación del uso de drogas para organizaciones basado en la Fe" se desarrolló con el objetivo de fortalecer las capacidades de los agentes pastorales en la atención a personas con uso problemático de sustancias. La iniciativa, liderada por la OEA-CICAD, contó con la participación de 19 agentes de iglesias cristianas católicas y no católicas, generando un espacio de aprendizaje y colaboración. Dicho evento tuvo una duración de 40 horas lectivas desde el 22 de abril hasta el 26 de abril ambas fechas inclusive.

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​​​​​​​¡Seguimos construyendo juntos comunidades más saludables y resilientes!

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En el marco de la Semana ISSUP, contamos con la “Capacitación del Currículum de Prevención, Tratamiento y Recuperación del Uso de Drogas para Organizaciones Basadas en la Fe”. 🙌🏼

Durante este taller, trabajamos con hogares y organizaciones comprometidas con las buenas prácticas basadas en la fe, fortaleciendo sus capacidades para ofrecer una respuesta efectiva, compasiva y fundamentada en evidencia frente al uso de sustancias. 🧠💚

Agradecemos a todos los participantes por su entrega y dedicación. 💪🏼🇸🇻

#ISSUP #ISSUPsv #Prevención #Tratamiento #Recuperación #SaludMental #BuenasPrácticas...

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¡Jóvenes que previenen, lideran! 💪🏻

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"Prevención a través del arte escénico"

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Durante la semana ISSUP El Salvador, realizamos un impactante Foro Teatro con el programa #SMASHED en colaboración con FEDISAL, donde a través del arte y la interacción, inspiramos a jóvenes a tomar decisiones saludables y libres de sustancias .

¡Seguimos transformando vidas con creatividad, conciencia y compromiso!

Barbara Correa

Semana ISSUP El Salvador: Unir - Sanar - Crecer, redefiniendo tu vida

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Esta semana dimos inicio a un evento muy especial 🇸🇻

El pasado lunes inauguramos oficialmente la Semana ISSUP El Salvador denominada “Unir - Sanar - Crecer, redefiniendo tu vida” ✨

Durante estos días estaremos desarrollando una serie de eventos simultáneos que buscan fortalecer el trabajo en prevención y tratamiento sobre el uso de sustancias.

¡Una semana llena de aprendizaje, conexión y compromiso! 🧠🤝🌎

#ISSUP #ISSUPElSalvador #SemanaISSUP2025 #Prevención #SaludMental  #CapítuloNacional #UnidosPorLaPrevención #ElSalvador

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Rasha Abi Hana

An Overview of the International Drug Policy Academy

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The International Drug Policy Academy (IDPA), established by the Council of Europe's Pompidou Group, is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of professionals involved in drug policy and addiction services. With over 50 years of international cooperation and capacity building, the IDPA aims to bridge the gap between policy, research, and practice across various sectors, fostering the development of coherent and sustainable drug policies.  

 

Objectives of the IDPA

 

  • Capacity Building: Strengthening the skills of professionals for effective design, management and evaluation of drug...
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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms Online Data Visualisation Tool

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CSUCH’s data visualisation tool can be used to estimate substance use trends across the country. The data helps inform programs, practices, and research to protect communities, save lives, and improve the well-being of people in Canada.

 

Spotlight: Top 3 causes of death due to substance use in Canada 


More than 200 people died each day due to substance use (SU) in 2020 (the latest year for which data are available). That works out to 73,994 deaths that year. The average age of death due to SU was 45 years. Tobacco use caused 63% (46,366) of SU-related deaths, followed by alcohol at 23%...

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The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

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Adi Zuloff-Shani Ph.D. Psychedelics to the Rescue

Addiction and obesity share similar neurological pathways, both linked to compulsive behaviors and the brain's reward system. Research has highlighted the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes, to help manage both appetite and addictive cravings. These medications, such as semaglutide, may regulate addictive behaviors by influencing reward circuits in the brain. However, they come with potential side effects, and their long-term effects are still under investigation.

In addition, a new compound, 5-Methoxy-2-aminoindane (MEAI), is being researched for its...

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Workforce professionalisation and remembering Jeff Lee

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This week, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention, insisting that those working in this field should be appropriately specialized. He often reminded us that while generalists and treatment specialists are well-meaning and deeply embedded within their communities, they are not always best placed to develop and implement evidence-based prevention systems. Jeff emphasized that prevention must be treated as a distinct science—one that is grounded in rigorous research...

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Riunione di visione dei capitoli nazionali

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Il team dei Capitoli Nazionali ha tenuto una riunione virtuale di 2 giorni dal 10 all'11 dicembre 2024 per valutare l'attuale modello operativo per i Capitoli Nazionali e identificare opportunità di miglioramento e crescita. L'incontro è stato soprannominato "Vision Meeting" per riflettere l'ordine del giorno principale: elaborare un piano lungimirante per i capitoli nazionali dell'ISSUP.
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Recovery Survey

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The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 

To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S. based Faces and Voices of Recovery to determine which topics may be of most relevance. Our goal is to offer webinars that not only inform but also develop and build skills that support recovery, advocacy, and professional growth.
 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us design a webinar series that resonates with and benefits you.

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The Relationship Between Depressive Symptomatology and Alcohol Consumption in the Latin American Population Based on Gender and Age

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Villanueva-Blasco, V. J., Espitia-Cepeda, C., Vázquez-Martínez, A., Simó-Algado, S., & Amado, B. G. Relación entre depresión y consumo de alcohol en población latinoamericana en función del sexo y la edad. Acciones E Investigaciones Sociales, (46). Recuperado a partir de https://papiro.unizar.es/ojs/index.php/ais/article/view/11059

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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 prevalence of depressive symptoms and risky alcohol consumption, considering gender and age, in 4,890 participants (ages 18-64) from six Latin American countries. Results showed women had higher risky alcohol consumption and more severe depressive symptoms than men. Younger adults (18-24) reported more depression symptoms. Women with risky alcohol consumption...

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Forum dei leader giovanili sulla prevenzione dell'uso di sostanze in Guatemala

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Il 15 ottobre è iniziato il Forum dei Leader Giovanili sulla Prevenzione dell'Uso di Sostanze in Guatemala in modalità virtuale. L'attività rivolta ai giovani tra i 18 e i 26 anni cerca i partecipanti di sfruttare le strategie per sviluppare progetti di prevenzione del consumo di sostanze, che si basano su prove e hanno un impatto sull'ambiente circostante. Con loro, i giovani assumono un ruolo di primo piano nella prevenzione dell'uso di sostanze, per essere agenti chiave per lo sviluppo di iniziative, acquisendo conoscenze e competenze trasferibili in altre situazioni di contesto. Questa...

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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 182 (9 October 2024)

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Don't miss our latest newsletter for details of recent meetings and activities in Latin America and Africa. This issue also includes information on how to gain advanced clinical skills with the UTC16 Self Led Course.

Read it here: Issue 182

 

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INEP Plus, implementazione in Argentina ed El Salvador

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A settembre, sia ISSUP Argentina che ISSUP El Salvador hanno lanciato l'implementazione nazionale del corso INEP Plus, segnando una pietra miliare significativa nei loro sforzi per espandere la forza lavoro nel campo della prevenzione basata sull'evidenza.

Il corso INEP Plus è progettato per le persone che stanno iniziando il loro percorso nel campo della prevenzione dell'uso di sostanze. INEP Plus fornisce conoscenze fondamentali nell'ambito della prevenzione basata sull'evidenza. L'implementazione nazionale di questo corso dimostra l'impegno di ISSUP Argentina e ISSUP El Salvador nel...

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ISSUP POSTER FOR EUSPR 2024: Lessons Learned from the INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants

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Rasha Abi Hana , Rachele Donini, Jeff Lee, José Luis Benítez Villa

From September 11th to 13th, 2024, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) participated in the European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) Conference held in Cremona, Italy.

The poster titled “Facilitators, Challenges, and Lessons Learnt from INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants” and co-authored by Rasha Abi Hana, Rachele Donini, Jeff Lee, and José Luis Benítez Villa, highlighted findings from the Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention (INEP) Plus Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) involving Spanish...

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