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ISSUP Nigeria tasks tertiary institutions on incorporating related programmes in curriculum

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The International Society of Substance Use Professionals have tasked Nigerian Universities, to integrate addiction-related programmes in their Coursework to help prevent the use of illicit drugs.
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Rasha Abi Hana

Contribute to the 2024 CND Mid-term Review

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RESPOND TO THE ONLINE CONSULTATION

 

The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy issues around the world.

By participating in the survey, you will contribute to a collective civil society voice that will be presented prior to the 67th CND and other relevant fora. Your responses will inform the development of a civil society report that will be jointly published by VNGOC & NYNGOC in 2024.

The survey is currently available in English and...

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Call for Abstracts

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The 2024 ISSUP Global Event will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece between 24th & 28th June, 2024. Abstract submission is now open until December 31st, 2023, and we are inviting contributions from professionals across substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support, as well as those working with vulnerable populations. Whether you're an academic or not, we welcome your submissions.
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Rasha Abi Hana

Wellness in Recovery: Reading List

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The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.
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Techie's Secret Weapon: Stimulants and Drugs

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In the tech industry, there is a growing problem with the use of stimulants and drugs to improve productivity. Many techies feel like they need to use these substances to keep up with the demands of their work.

There are several reasons why techies might turn to stimulants and drugs. One reason is that the tech industry is very competitive. Techies are constantly under pressure to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work. This can lead to stress and anxiety, which can make it difficult to focus and concentrate. Stimulants and drugs can help to improve focus and concentration, which can...

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Sports Betting and Depression among Youths in the SouthSouth Region of Nigeria

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Uzobo, E., Scent, G. A. T., Moroyei, B. O., & Owutuamor, E. F. (2023). Sports betting and depression among youths in the South-South region of Nigeria. Adiktologie, 23(2), 145–157. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2023-001-0001

BACKGROUND: It has been noted that those addicted to gambling are at a high risk of developing mental health problems such as depression.

AIMS: This study was designed to determine the effect of participating in sports betting on depression of young people in Nigeria.

METHODS: This study adopted a cross-sectional respondent-driven approach to study 286 youths who have engaged in sports betting in Nigeria, using Yenagoa city in Bayelsa State as a case study from September to November 2020. Primary data for this study was sourced mainly through the use of a questionnaire, while data collected...

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Olivia Woodrow

Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Nineteenth Session)

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ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to their next Bi-monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will be on the topic of 'Community support system of care for people in recovery'.
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Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Eighteenth Session)

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ISSUP Nigeria are pleased to present their next Bi-Monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will focus on the topic 'Driving change through addiction prevention advocacy: Strategies for lasting impact and effective messaging'.
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Lanciata una nuova coalizione globale per affrontare le minacce delle droghe sintetiche

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On July 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual Ministerial-level meeting to launch a Global Coalition to address Synthetic Drug Threats
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Il 7 luglio 2023, il segretario di Stato americano Antony Blinken ha ospitato una riunione virtuale a livello ministeriale per lanciare una coalizione globale per affrontare le minacce delle droghe sintetiche.
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Webinar bimestrale: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (diciottesima sessione)

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ISSUP Nigeria vorrebbe invitarvi al loro prossimo webinar bimestrale nella serie di aggiornamenti della conoscenza. Questo webinar si concentrerà sul tema "Guidare il cambiamento attraverso la difesa della prevenzione delle dipendenze: strategie per un impatto duraturo e una messaggistica efficace".
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Archivio di informazioni del Comitato di esperti dell'OMS sulla tossicodipendenza (ECDD)

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WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository
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Giovedì 1 giugno, l'OMS ha lanciato l'Expert Committee on Drug Addiction (ECDD) Information Repository, che fornisce agli operatori sanitari e agli esperti di politiche sulle droghe un unico database ricercabile per accedere liberamente a tutti i rapporti tecnici su oltre 450 sostanze esaminate dall'ECDD.
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Olivia Woodrow

Stigma, Family and Community

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ISSUP are pleased to present the Second Session in the Webinar Series on Stigma and Substance Use. The Second Session will be hosted by ISSUP Nigeria on the topic of 'Stigma, Family and Community'.
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Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking frequency among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey

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Ogbuabor, D.C., Ogbuabor, A.O. & Igwe, M.C. Determinants of cigarette smoking and smoking frequency among women of reproductive age in Nigeria: evidence from a nationwide cross-sectional survey. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 20 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00530-5

Background

In the entire world, smoking is a major contributor to preventable deaths and years of life with a disability. Nevertheless, little is known about the factors that influence women's smoking habits. This study evaluated the factors that influence smoking and smoking frequency among Nigerian women of reproductive age.

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This study uses information from the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) (n = 41,821). The data were adjusted for sampling weight, stratification, and cluster sampling design. Smoking status and frequency (daily and occasional...

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Webinar bimestrale: Serie di aggiornamenti sulle conoscenze ISSUP Nigeria (diciassettesima sessione)

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ISSUP Nigeria desidera invitarvi al loro prossimo webinar bimestrale nella serie di aggiornamento delle conoscenze. L'argomento di questo webinar è "Salute mentale e abuso di sostanze".
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Call for Speakers: side event at the 2023 ECOSOC Partnership Forum

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The VNGOC together with NYNGOC and the UNODC Civil Society Unit is organizing an online side event in the margins of the 2023 ECOSOC Partnership Forum on 31 January 2023 at 8.30 AM. The event is titled: The central role of civil society in drug policies, COVID-19 and achieving the 2030 Agenda

VNGOC are looking for 3-4 civil society speakers from different regions wishing to present at the event, focusing on concrete examples of actions towards the 2030 targets and effective, evidence-based drug policies.

The side event will highlight the important role of civil society in...

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