James Harvey

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

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ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to attend the next Bi-Monthly Webinar in their Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will focus on 'Standing up to Peer Pressure on Substance Abuse in Schools'.
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James Harvey

Share your work at our 2022 global workshop in Abu Dhabi

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ICUDDR, INL, ISSUP and NRC are partnering to host a global in person and online event from 11th – 16th May 2022 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We welcome abstract submissions for sub-plenary and poster presentations at the event. DEADLINE EXTENDED!
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Alcohol Harms Reduction Legislative Review Workshop

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Correlates of motivation for treatment among alcohol service users in Uganda

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Therapeutic Communities: The International Journal of Therapeutic Communities

Introduction: Given the scarce literature on alcohol use disorders (AUD) and their treatment in developing countries, this paper aims to explore motivation levels and their correlates among alcohol service users in two residential treatment centres in Kampala, Uganda. This study how motivation levels of Ugandan alcohol service users compare with those from American studies; and the specific factors affecting internal and external motivation in the Ugandan context.

Design/methodology/approach: The motivation for treatment was measured among 100 individuals entering AUD treatment using the...

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James Harvey

Inauguration of ISSUP Kaduna Branch Student Wing

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ISSUP Nigeria is pleased to welcome the Federal Cooperative College Kaduna as a student wing member of ISSUP Nigeria National Chapter following their successful inauguration ceremony on Tuesday 17th August 2021. ISSUP Nigeria is even more eager to serve the student body.
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Effects of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in South Africa

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Gibbs N, Angus C, Dixon S, et al Effects of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in South Africa across different drinker groups and wealth quintiles: a modelling study BMJ Open 2021;11:e052879. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052879

Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol is a policy whereby a set price is introduced, below which a fixed volume of alcohol cannot be sold to the public. Several countries, including Scotland, Canada, certain states of the USA, Russia, Moldova, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, have adopted different forms of MUP.

As a response to concerning levels of harmful alcohol consumption in South Africa, provincial governments, such as the Western Cape, are considering a number of alcohol policy approaches, including the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP).

In this article, the researchers develop a...

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UN Uganda Bulletin

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Commemoration of International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking BY UNODC and partners
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Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)

The Bulletin is published by the Uganda UN Communication and Partnership Group in collaboration with partners engaged in activities contributing to the attainment of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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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...

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Kenya Launches National Guidelines on Drug Use Prevention

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National Guidelines on Drug Use Prevention, 2021 adopted and launched by the Kenyan Government on June 26, 2021
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June 26, 2021, Nairobi, Kenya:- As the World commemorated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) on June 26, 2021, Kenya has added another milestone in the journey towards a nation free from alcohol and drug abuse:-The National Guidelines on Drug Use Prevention were launched!

Previously in Kenya, the approach to prevention has been single event activities, development and dissemination of information, education and communication (IEC) materials on myths and the negative effects of alcohol and drug abuse. Now, one of the greatest milestones is the development...

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Opportunity to Speak at the Civil Society Webinars on the World Drug Report

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The VNGOC together with the UNODC Civil Society Unit will be holding two webinars to present and discuss the World Drug Report 2021(link is external), which will be launched on 25th June.
 
VNGOC are looking for civil society speakers wishing to present at these webinars, on how they use the data compiled in the World Drug Report each year and how these data impact their work. 

  • The first webinar will be held on 13th July 2021 and will focus on Asia, Oceania and Europe.
  • The second webinar will be held on 15th July 2021 and will focus on Africa and the Americas. 

Each webinar will comprise welcome remarks...

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UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030

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UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030 outlines our mission to provide more safety to Africa’s people, government and institutions from drugs, crime, corruption, terrorism and illicit financial flows.

The UNODC Vision 2030 seeks to strengthen crime prevention, enhance justice, address organized crime, ensure a balanced response to drugs, improve the rule of law and bolster resilience.

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Ethiopia STEPS Report on Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases and Prevalence of Selected NCDs

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The report provides information on risk factors for non-communicable diseases and prevalence of selected NCDs bases on WHO’s STEPwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS).

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Le Togo participe à la formation des formateurs sur le programme UPC « Universal Prevention Curriculum » aux profils de professionnels de la prévention en Afrique Francophone, depuis le 16 Mars 2021

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Cette formation, organisée par le   Drug Advisory Programme (DAP), en collaboration avec le Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) du Département d'État des États-Unis,  se déroule en ligne et  regroupe les professionnels de la prévention nommés par leurs pays suivants : ALGERIE, CAMEROUN, COTE D’IVOIRE, HAITI, SEYCHELLES, TOGO, TUNISIE.

Le Comité National Anti-Drogue et ISSUP Togo sont représentés à cette formation et contribueront à la formation de vingt (20) professionnels Togolais comme formateurs après la première de série de formation  sur le programme UPC...

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Developing University-based Drug Demand Reduction Academic Programs

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ICUDDR  has announced they will be hosting an implementation course entitled “Developing University-based Drug Demand Reduction Academic Programs” for our members in Africa.  The purpose of the course is to equip academic staff with relevant knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to develop sustainable DDR academic programs that meet local needs and align with university and regulatory bodies goals and objectives.

This course is still in development, and facilitation will begin Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  Sessions are 90 minutes long and will be held every Wednesday for 27 weeks.  The...

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