James Harvey

ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 182 (9 October 2024)

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 9 Octubre 2024
ISSUP Newsletter

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

 

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James Harvey

Reunión Subregional de los Capítulos Nacionales de ISSUP en América del Sur

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 7 Octubre 2024
The ISSUP Subregional Meeting for South America, hosted by ISSUP Peru from September 25-27, 2024, took place at the Pontificia Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) in Lima, as part of the II Annual Conference of ISSUP Peru.
La Reunión Subregional de ISSUP para América del Sur, organizada por ISSUP Perú del 25 al 27 de septiembre de 2024, se llevó a cabo en la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) en Lima, como parte de la II Conferencia Anual de ISSUP Perú.
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Thomas Scaria

Ecolink host UTC Course 1-8 with ICAP refresher

Thomas Scaria - 1 Octubre 2024
Ecolink UTC Online live course, Curriculum 1-8 with ICAP refresher by Dr.Thirumagal
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28 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025
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India
Ecolink Institute, an approved Colombo Plan training provider, is announcing its 12th Batch on UTC full course (basics) from Curriculum 1-8 from October 28, 2024. The classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-8 PM ( Indian time). Those completing the course will be assisted in applying for the ICAP credentialing and Dr.Thirumagal will provide a free refresher for the ICAP exam. The course fee for international participants will be USD 350 and those from India pay Rs.18,000 plus GST in two installments. This is an instructor-led course with live sessions. For more information or to...
Iqbal Masud

Positive Peer Support is Essential for the Recovery Journey

Iqbal Masud - 1 Octubre 2024
Webinar on recovery month celebration

Maintaining relationships—especially with good friends, family, loved ones, and connections within society—is an essential part of a substance user's recovery journey. Positive peer support plays a crucial role in helping individuals with substance use disorders decide what is right for them. It is common for those in recovery to face social stigma and discrimination, often stemming from punitive rules and negative community mindsets. This stigma arises from the false belief that drug use is a moral issue. However, by ensuring human rights and promoting positive reinforcement, individuals on...

Iqbal Masud

Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center Celebrates International Recovery Day

Iqbal Masud - 1 Octubre 2024
Recovery

September is globally recognized as International Recovery Month. To inspire individuals recovering from substance abuse, many countries around the world celebrate Recovery Month during this time. In alignment with this global initiative, the Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center celebrated International Recovery Day, with the participation of women who have successfully recovered from addiction after receiving treatment at the center.
On Monday, September 30, a vibrant celebration was held at the Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center in...

James Harvey

Global Women's Network Meeting: Global Survey Results

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 30 Septiembre 2024
Global Women's Network
Event Date
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Washington DC
Estados Unidos

Join Us for a Special Event!

Be part of an insightful discussion with ISSUP and the Global Women’s Network as we unveil the findings from the Power of Collaboration global survey!

We will discuss groundbreaking data on:
 

  • Gender...
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Rasha Abi Hana

ISSUP POSTER FOR EUSPR 2024: Lessons Learned from the INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 25 Septiembre 2024
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Rasha Abi Hana , Rachele Donini, Jeff Lee, José Luis Benítez Villa

From September 11th to 13th, 2024, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) participated in the European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) Conference held in Cremona, Italy.

The poster titled “Facilitators, Challenges, and Lessons Learnt from INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants” and co-authored by Rasha Abi Hana, Rachele Donini, Jeff Lee, and José Luis Benítez Villa, highlighted findings from the Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention (INEP) Plus Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) involving Spanish...

James Harvey

1er Encuentro Subregional México - Centroamérica en la Ciudad de San Salvador, El Salvador del 4 al 6 de septiembre de 2024

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 25 Septiembre 2024
1st Sub-Regional Meeting between Mexico and Central America Held in San Salvador, El Salvador from September 4 to 6, 2024.
Del 4 al 6 de septiembre de 2024, se llevó a cabo el 1er Encuentro Subregional entre México y Centroamérica en la ciudad de San Salvador, El Salvador. El evento incluyó varios componentes importantes, entre ellos dos capacitaciones y una conferencia sobre el tratamiento de consumo de sustancias.
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Sergio Chacón

Guía Breve para la Adaptación de Intervenciones Basadas en Evidencia

Sergio Chacón - 23 Septiembre 2024
Compartimos con ustedes la Guía Breve para la Adaptación de Intervenciones Basadas en Evidencia (Chacón y Caamaño, 2024) que puede ser de utilidad para orientar sus propios procesos de adaptación de intervenciones en el ámbito del uso de sustancias. Siéntanse libres de compartirla. Para cualquier...
Guia breve de adaptacion_0.pdf
James Harvey

Prévention et lutte contre l'usage des substances psychoactives basée sur la communauté: Les coalitions anti-drogue et le réseau national des professionnels en prévention, traitement et de réhabilitation au Togo lancés

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 27 Agosto 2024
Prévention et lutte contre l'usage des substances psychoactives basée sur la communauté: Les coalitions anti-drogue et le réseau national des professionnels en prévention, traitement et de réhabilitation au Togo lancés.
Le Comité National Anti-Drogue (CNAD) en collaboration avec ses partenaires, a organisé ce 13 août 2024, à Lomé, un forum de lancement des coalitions anti-drogue et du réseau national des professionnels en prévention, traitement et de réhabilitation au Togo.
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James Harvey

ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 179 (21 August 2024)

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 21 Agosto 2024
ISSUP newsletter
This month ISSUP convened regional National Chapter meetings in both Bali, Indonesia, and Arusha, Tanzania. These dynamic gatherings aim to foster collaboration, spark innovative ideas, and reinforce efforts to advance drug demand reduction strategies across Asia and Africa.
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James Harvey

Asia National Chapters Meeting 2024 in Bali

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 21 Agosto 2024
We are excited to share that our recent Asian National Chapters meeting took place in person in Bali, Indonesia on August 16th-17th, 2024.

We are excited to share that our recent Asian National Chapters meeting took place in person in Bali, Indonesia on August 16th-17th, 2024.

Representatives from ISSUP Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam participated in this event, providing updates on ISSUP developments in their countries. Together, we brainstormed strategies for National Chapter development, discussed the ISSUP Regional DDR Plan, and explored future cooperation among countries offices.

We also focused on ways to enhance the representation of Asian National Chapters at...

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James Harvey

ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 178 (7 August 2024)

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 7 Agosto 2024
ISSUP newsletter

Welcome to the latest edition of the ISSUP Newsletter!

We are excited to bring you details of our latest ISSUP Reading List on Engaging youth in Substance Use Prevention and links to new research articles from Addictology Journal. All of these resources and more are now available on the ISSUP website for you to enjoy.

In addition, we are pleased to announce open tender opportunities for National Chapters in the United Kingdom, Zambia, Cameroon, and Canada. Please see the links inside for detailed information on each tender, including closing dates and instructions for submitting a statement...

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Onesmo Anthony Rupil

How Trauma and Crisis may lead to Substance Use Disorder/Addiction. Conversely; How Addiction may lead to Trauma and Crisis.

Shared by Onesmo Anthony Rupil - 7 Agosto 2024
The correlation between Substance Use Disorder/ Addiction and Trauma /Crisis.
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Scientific article
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Onesmo Anthony Rupil

  Trauma can be defined as the psychological distress following exposure to a traumatic or stressful event (Westhuizen, 2019). The way in which people respond to such an event is variable and can present in many different ways. Trauma is an injury to the brain and psyche in that it disrupts our psychological well-being at a neurological level. Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds (Mate’ ,2008). Different people who are exposed to the same event will not...

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