Rasha Abi Hana

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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Rasha Abi Hana

Stimulants: Understanding Use, Impact, and Responses Reading List

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Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

Many stimulant-related hazards are linked to intensive, high-dose, or long-term usage. The mode of administration plays a significant moderating role; injecting stimulants and smoking crack cocaine or methamphetamine have been specifically associated with more problematic use behaviours. Even people who use stimulants sporadically or...

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I am lukman shekuwe athman registered psychiatric nurse practitioner specialist in drugs and substances management and harm reduction advocacy member in tanariver county.i work in hola county mental clinic where I see drugs and substances used disorders patient where I treat them co morbid mental...
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ISSUP Kenya Code of Ethics Launch & Counsellors/Practitioners Board CEO Meet and Greet

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Join us for the launch of the ISSUP Kenya Code of Ethics!

In attendance would be the CEO C&P Board and ISSUP Kenya founding member Dr Matilda Mghoi accompanied by the former ISSUP Kenya trustee Dr Richard Gakunju (Former Chair GCCC and Clinical Director, MASAA).

The Code of Ethics will be presented by Catherine Mwati, the Ethics & Disciplinary sub-committee chair. It will be moderated by Albert Muraya.

Continuous Professional Development points to be earned by attendees. The event would be held on 22nd March 2024 at 5-6pm.

Registration link: https://bit.ly/48XXr89

 

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James Harvey

Kenya Hosts Inaugural National Substance Use Prevention Summit 2024

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In a world where substance use continues to pose a significant threat to health and well-being, Kenya is taking a bold stand. Kenya hosted the first National Prevention Week 2024 culminating in the National Substance Use Prevention Summit 2024.

This was not just an event but a powerful statement of intent that drug use prevention works. Under the theme, “Our Families, Our Schools. Our Workplaces. Our Community: A Sustainable Future for Humanity”, this inaugural initiative was a rallying call for action, education, and unity in the campaign against substance use and abuse in Kenya. It was an...

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د ISSUP خبر پاterه - مسله 167 ، فبروری 21 ، 2024

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د ISSUP خبر پاterې پدې ګ editionه کې موږ تاسو ته د کولمبو پلان څخه د مرستې په اړه تازه معلومات راوړو ، د دندې انتخاب ، راتلونکی پیښې او په کینیا کې د ملی مادې کارولو مخنیوی اونۍ راپور.
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James Harvey

ISSUP د کینیا غړیتوب ډرایو (د کینیا د حکومت ښوونځی)

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ISSUP کینیا د 50 څخه ډیر افسرانو سره اړیکه ونیوله چې په ایمبو کې د کینیا حکومت ښوونځی کې د وزارتونو ، کاونټیو ، څانګو او ادارو (MCDAs) استازیتوب کوی. د مشورتی مهارتونو لازمی روزنه ، چې د عامه خدماتو ، فعالیت ، او تحویلی مدیریت وزارت کې د مشورې څانګې لخوا رهبری کیږی ، د عامه سکتور لپاره د کاری ځای روانی روغتیا اتلانو پراختیا باندې تمرکز کوی.

ګډونوالو ته د ISSUP معرفی شوی او د دې مسلکی اتحادیې غړی کیدو اهمیت په اړه لارښود ترلاسه کړی. د ګریس وانجیکو ، سکرتر مشورې ، او GCCC کمیشنر سره په خبرو اترو کې ، دا ټینګار شوی چې د روږدی کیدو تخصص سره د کاری ځواک کښت کولو ته اړین اړتیا شتون لری. دا اړینه د...

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Livia

2023 ISAM Congress in Marrakesh

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At the beginning of November, ISSUP and ISSUP Kenya attended the 25th Annual Congress of the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) in Marrakesh, Morocco.

The theme of the 2023 ISAM Congress was ‘Improving Care and Compassion in Addiction: XXV Years of Global Focus and Perspectives’. The Director of ISSUP Kenya Dr Pamela Kaithuru together with Brian Morales, the Chief of the Counternarcotics Branch of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and ISSUP's Deputy Director Livia Edegger participated in a panel on the importance of developing an educated...

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Rasha Abi Hana

2024 NIDA International Forum: Call for Research Poster Abstracts and Travel Award Requests

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The NIDA International Program will bring together attendees from around the globe for the in-person 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14-17 in Montreal, Canada.

 

The Forum research symposium, poster session, and...

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2024 NIDA International Forum: Call for Research Poster Abstracts and Travel Award Requests

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Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests

Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024

Present your international drug use and addiction research during the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17, 2024, in Montreal, Canada. 

The NIDA International Program invites research poster abstract submissions and travel award applications from researchers around the world. Join for the Forum research symposium, interactive workshops, the poster session, and networking activities. 

 2024 FORUM SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 

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Rasha Abi Hana

Introducing our new "Prevention Lists" resource!

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We are excited to announce the latest addition to our Professional Development section—a dedicated area called "Prevention Lists." This resource is tailored for those keen on exploring evidence-based prevention programs and accessing information about effective prevention interventions.

Within this section, you will find a curated collection of resources, all of which have been developed by esteemed organisations specialising in the curation and evaluation of prevention practices.

We value the wealth of knowledge and insights within our ISSUP community. Therefore, we invite all our members...

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Who Helps The Helper? A Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals

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ISSUP Kenya is pleased to present its webinar on Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals. Gain insights from clinical practice, mentorship, and supervision programs that equip novice mental health professionals with practical skills.

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