Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 8 يناير 2025
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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On October 25, 2024, the official launch ceremony of the ISSUP Guatemala took place at the School of Psychology, University of San Carlos of Guatemala. This event marked a crucial step in the country's efforts to prevent and address substance use, bringing together experts and representatives from various national and international organizations.
The day commenced with the registration of guests, followed by a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by the Children's Orchestra of the National Conservatory of Guatemala. Mynor Lemus Urbina, the director of the School of Psychological...
The 1st National Youth Forum in Guatemala, a groundbreaking event dedicated to substance use prevention, was successfully organized by the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS/CICAD), in collaboration with ISSUP Guatemala and with the support of the Universidad de San Carlos.
This forum marked a significant milestone, with 38 youth leaders from across the country completing intensive training in substance use prevention. These young leaders are now equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to make meaningful contributions to their...
في 15 أكتوبر ، بداية منتدى القادة الشباب حول منع تعاطي المخدرات في غواتيمالا في الوضع الافتراضي. يسعى النشاط الموجه للشباب الذين تتراوح أعمارهم بين 18 و 26 عاما إلى أن يستفيد المشاركون من استراتيجيات تطوير مشاريع الوقاية من استهلاك المخدرات ، والتي تستند إلى الأدلة ولها تأثير على محيطهم المباشر. ويضطلع الشباب معهم بدور رائد في الوقاية من تعاطي المخدرات، ليصبحوا عوامل رئيسية لتطوير المبادرات، واكتساب المعارف والمهارات التي يمكن نقلها إلى حالات السياق الأخرى. ستمكنك هذه التجربة من خلال منحك الأدوات اللازمة لتحمل مسؤولية أكبر واتخاذ قرارات مستنيرة وتعزيز مهاراتك القيادية لإحداث تأثير كبير في...
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 9 أكتوبر 2024
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.
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...
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 1 يوليو 2024
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A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
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...
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...
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.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 6 نوفمبر 2023
ISSUP hosted a General National Chapters meeting on October 26, 2023. This meeting was held online and formed part of a bi-annual call for ISSUP National Chapters around the world.
نحن متحمسون للإعلان عن أحدث إضافة إلى قسم التطوير المهني لدينا - وهو مجال مخصص يسمى "قوائم الوقاية". تم تصميم هذا المورد لأولئك الذين يحرصون على استكشاف برامج الوقاية القائمة على الأدلة والوصول إلى المعلومات حول التدخلات الوقائية الفعالة.
في هذا القسم ، ستجد مجموعة منسقة من الموارد ، تم تطويرها جميعا من قبل منظمات محترمة متخصصة في تنظيم وتقييم ممارسات الوقاية.
نحن نقدر ثروة المعرفة والرؤى داخل مجتمع ISSUP لدينا. لذلك ، ندعو جميع أعضائنا لتبادل المعلومات حول قواعد بيانات الوقاية الأخرى التي تقدم رؤى ومعلومات قيمة حول برامج أفضل الممارسات في هذا المجال. يمكن أن تساعد مساهماتك في توسيع هذا...