Saima Asghar

Live Webinar on "Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) as a new storm for Mental Health and Addiction Professionals: Insight from Developing Countries" by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter on Dated February 22, 2023.

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Live Webinar on "Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) as a new storm for Mental Health and Addiction Professionals: Insight from Developing Countries" by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter on Dated February 22, 2023.

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter Conducted Live International webinar on "Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) as a new storm for Mental Health and Addiction Professionals: Insight from Developing Countries"

Gamma Hydroxybutyrate is a substance from the Depressants family. This Webinar will explore its mechanism of action, its abuse and addiction; understanding its effects both on the brain and on the body. The session will also discuss the hype of its abuse in low and middle income countries, like Pakistan. It will conclude with available information on its harmful effects and available guidelines on...

Saima Asghar

Training on UTC-1 "An Introduction to the Science of Addiction" Organized by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Subhan Trust on Dated February 2-4, 2023 at Institute of Souther Punjab/University, Multan-Pakistan.

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Training on UTC-1 "An Introduction to the Science of Addiction" Organized by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Subhan Trust on Dated February 2-4, 2023 at Institute of Souther Punjab/University, Multan-Pakistan.

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Subhan Medical Trust (Approved Training Provider by CPDAP) jointly organized Training on Universal Treatment Curriculum-1 "Introduction to the Science of addiction" with the collaboration of Institute of Southern Punjab (ISP) Multan on Dated Date 02-04 February, 2023.

32 Participants from South Punjab successfully completed their training on UTC-1.

Training was facilitated by ICAP Certified National Trainers.

1. Muhammad Shafique

Clinical Psychology

CEO, Subhan Medical Centre Trust Islamabad

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter

Post Graduate Diploma in Addiction Sciences

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Saima Asghar

Live Session on " SUCIDE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER" Conducted by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter on Dated 21-01-2023

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SUCIDE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted Live Session on "SUCIDE AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER" from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube Channels and Twitter with Guest Speaker Dr. Talat Habib Medical Doctor/MBBS, National Trainer by CPDAP & UNODC, Director ISSUP Pakistan Chapter, Addiction Certified Counselor from ICCE,
Internationally Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP-1 & ICAP-2) from NAADAC, USA which is was moderated by Ms. Saima Asghar Social Worker, Director ISSUP Pakistan, Executive Director New Life Rehab Center and General Secretary M A Jinnah...

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Seminar on "Substance Use Prevention Among Youth" on Dated: 8-12-2022 at National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad-Pakistan

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Seminar on "Substance Use Prevention Among Youth" on Dated: 8-12-2022 at National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad-Pakistan

ISSUP Pakistan Chapter organized a Seminar on " Seminar on Substance Use Prevention Among Youth". By Following the theme "Addressing Drug Challenges in Health and Humanitarian Crises" in Collaboration with TABA NUST SDG Student Hub NUST at National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad-Pakistan.

The purpose of this seminar is to address the increasingly concerning issue of drug use among Youth by raising awareness and guiding those affected where to get help from. on Thursday, 8th December 2022 at NIT Seminar Hall, NUST H12 campus .

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Rasha Abi Hana

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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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(odkaz je externí) to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention(odkaz je externí), 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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James Harvey

National Chapters Vision Meeting

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The National Chapters Team held a pivotal 2-day virtual meeting from 10th – 11th December 2024 to evaluate the current operational model for National Chapters and identify opportunities for improvement and growth. The meeting was dubbed a ‘Vision Meeting’ to reflect the core agenda: Crafting a forward-looking plan for the ISSUP National Chapters. 
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Muhammad Anees Akram

Spatial Epidemiology of Drug Addiction and Associated Risk Factors Among Adults in Capital Territory of Pakistan: A Case-Control Study in Islamabad

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Drug addiction is now an intricate problem globally which affects people, families and communities across the globe. In Pakistan's capital territory, it is important to understand spatial epidemiology and related risk factors of drug addiction in order to develop targeted prevention and intervention...
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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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Muhammad Anees Akram

The Silent Drug Crisis in Islamabad’s Youth

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Once I read a quote that addiction is a disease that makes you too selfish to see the havoc you create or care about the people whose lives you shatter. Islamabad, presenting a view and serenity, silently battles an emerging crisis: drug addiction. Largely hidden beneath the polished streets and green landscapes, this crisis finds its way to the lives of youngsters who are students or residents. The drugs such as “Ice” (crystal meth), MDMA, Charas and Cocaine have alarmingly found their way into communities, in particular among students, where access has reached unprecedented levels. My recent...

James Harvey

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(odkaz je externí)

 

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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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