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(ISSUP staff) - Mié, 05/07/2023 - 10:52
Estamos encantados de compartir los aspectos más destacados de la reciente Conferencia de la Sociedad para la Investigación de la Prevención (SPR), celebrada del 30 de mayo al 2 de junio en Washington, D.C.
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- Mié, 21/06/2023 - 10:00
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Scientific article
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Monteagudo-Piqueras, O., Puerta, C., Duch, M. A., González, A., De Silva, A., Rementería, O., Lloret, D., Alvira, P., Morán, J., & Sendino, R. (2023). Spanish project of best practice portal in drug demand reduction and behavioural addictions. Adiktologie, 23(1), 89–94. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2023-002-0008
INTRODUCCIÓN: En España, la oferta de programas de prevención es muy variada y estructurada, pero hoy en día el reto sigue siendo cómo poner en práctica la evidencia. La Comisión Europea define una buena práctica como "una política o intervención pertinente implementada en un entorno de la vida real que ha sido evaluada favorablemente en términos de adecuación (ética y evidencia) y equidad, así como eficacia y eficiencia relacionadas con el proceso y los resultados". El objetivo del estudio fue describir el Proyecto Español del Portal de Buenas Prácticas en Reducción de la Demanda de Drogas y...
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- Mié, 21/06/2023 - 09:55
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Andreić, J.-L. (2023). The process of the implementation of quality standards in drug prevention in Croatia: A case study. Adiktologie, 23(1), 73–87. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2023-002-0007
INTRODUCTION: Prevention science and quality standards of drug prevention in the EU and in the world have developed in recent decades. Progress has been made in quality development in Croatia, but the experience of the process of improving the field of drug prevention and the implementation of quality standards in Croatia has not been described in detail in the literature. This case study is an example of adaptation of the European QS and the emergence of other quality assurance components in the field of addiction prevention in the Republic of Croatia. The study describes the Croatian example...
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- Mié, 21/06/2023 - 09:47
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Mutatayi, C. (2023). The ASPIRE standards: Taking a step towards quality assurance in drug prevention in France – A case study. Adiktologie, 23(1), 55–61. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2023-002-0001
INTRODUCTION: In the favourable political climate of the mid-2010s, the standards for Assessment & Selection of Prevention programmes Issued from the Review of EDPQS (ASPIRE) were developed to support project planning in drug prevention.
METHODS: This case study is a narrative from the main coordinator responsible for drafting this quality assurance material.
RESULTS: The framework that led to the creation of the ASPIRE standards is described. The production process is then explained and, thereby, the 12 ASPIRE standards resulting from it are presented. These quality standards and their...
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- Mié, 21/06/2023 - 09:38
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Kyprianou, E., Mina, Ch., Stylianou, K., Yiasemi, I., Gaist, B., Symeonidou E., Matheou, M., & Mavrou, J. (2023). National implementation of quality standards in prevention and treatment services for substance use/addictions – A case study of Cyprus. Adiktologie, 23(1), 41–46. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2023-002-0004
INTRODUCTION: The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) is the main coordinating body for all matters related to licit and illicit substances as well as pathological gambling in Cyprus and it is responsible, inter alia, for the licensing, evaluation, funding (where possible), coordination, and reinforcement of all programmes, actions, and activities related to substances and gambling. Licensing and funding are based on the fulfilment of certain criteria and a certain level of quality.
METHODS: The process that led to the establishment of a quality standards system for licensing and...
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(ISSUP staff) - Lun, 19/06/2023 - 10:34
El problema mundial de las drogas es un tema complejo que afecta a millones de personas en todo el mundo. Muchas personas que usan drogas enfrentan el estigma y la discriminación, lo que puede dañar aún más su salud física y mental y les impide acceder a la ayuda que necesitan. La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (UNODC) reconoce la importancia de adoptar un enfoque centrado en las personas para las políticas de drogas, con un enfoque en los derechos humanos, la compasión y las prácticas basadas en la evidencia.
El objetivo de la campaña del Día Mundial de las...
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(ISSUP staff) - Jue, 15/06/2023 - 16:02
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Location:
Vienna
Austria
Participe en nuestro próximo seminario web en el que se presentarán los aspectos más destacados de la edición 2023 del Informe Mundial sobre las Drogas de la UNODC.
In the context of law enforcement, the UNODC has developed a guiding document to help support a change of culture on how to make use of the science of prevention for the betterment of the health and safety development of youth.
The UNODC engaged with the experts in the science of prevention as well as with nominated experts and practitioners from member states to consolidate the experiences with regards to what works and what does not in preventing substance use within school settings in the context of law enforcement.
This provides not only guidance to the officers but also...
Presented by Dr Louise Birrell and Dr Jack Andrews, this webinar is for school staff, parents, and any health professionals interested in peer influences on substance use and mental health. In this webinar, they examine trends in adolescent substance use and mental health.
They explore the profound impact of peers on shaping mental health and substance use patterns among young people. They discuss both positive and negative impacts and touch on new interventions attempting to harness the positive aspects of peer influence to improve outcomes among adolescents.
Marsiglia, F. F., Kulis, S. S., Munyuwiny, S., Cutrín, O., Gresenz, K., Osir, O., & Huang, C. K. (2023). A Pilot Study of an Evidence-Based Prevention Intervention (keepin’it REAL) for Early Adolescents in Kenyan Schools. Journal of studies on alcohol and drugs, 84(1), 45-50
Objetivo:
Aunque muchos estudiantes de primaria en Kenia informan sobre el uso de alcohol y otras drogas, las intervenciones de prevención basadas en la evidencia para las escuelas generalmente no están disponibles. A nivel mundial, existen oportunidades crecientes para realizar investigaciones que evalúen si se pueden adoptar intervenciones eficaces de otros lugares para nuevos entornos y poblaciones. Este pequeño estudio piloto implementó y evaluó una versión lingüísticamente adaptada del programa de prevención universal del uso de sustancias keepin' it REAL (kiR) basado en la escuela de...
SAMHSA recently introduced the 4 E’s as a “Modern and Comprehensive Prevention System” to support the work of prevention providers in States and communities.
The 4 E’s: Early Action, Easy Access, Equitable Opportunities and Effective Delivery, provide a vital system for ensuring that prevention efforts are planned and implemented in an equitable and effective manner.
In this 2-part “Learning Lab” series, we will describe and explore a) how the 4 E’s can be applied in prevention work and b) how the 4 E’s can be implemented throughout the Strategic Prevention Framework.
Objective: To help adults manage risks relating to adolescent substance use in line with evidence-based prevention principles.
Background: Smoking and drinking among 15–16-year-old school students are showing signs of decline, but there are concerns over potentially risky cannabis use and the challenges posed by new addictive behaviours. These are among the findings from the latest report from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD). There are some aspects of parental life that are always — no matter the generational, geographical or cultural background —...
The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading human rights organisation. It comprises 46 member states, 27 of which are members of the European Union. All Council of Europe member states have signed up to the European Convention on Human Rights, a treaty designed to protect human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
The Pompidou Group provides a multidisciplinary forum at the wider European level for policy makers, professionals and researchers to exchange experiences and information on drug use and drug trafficking. Formed at the suggestion of French President Georges...
Objetivo: Ayudar a los adultos a gestionar los riesgos relacionados con el consumo de sustancias en los adolescentes de acuerdo con los principios de prevención basados en la evidencia.
Antecedentes: El tabaquismo y el consumo de alcohol...
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(ISSUP staff) - Jue, 27/04/2023 - 12:37
Event Date
Location:
Rome
Italia
Join the upcoming Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit taking place from 2-5 May, 2023. The Summit is a unique opportunity to gather and engage in discussions with leading experts, professionals, activists, and Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders in a participatory meeting designed based on participants' national and international experiences.
Sloboda, Z., Johnson, K.A., Fishbein, D.H. et al. Normalization of Prevention Principles and Practices to Reduce Substance Use Disorders Through an Integrated Dissemination and Implementation Framework. Prev Sci (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-023-01532-2
Los principales avances de la investigación en los últimos 30 años en el campo de la prevención del consumo de sustancias han servido para:
1) mejorar la comprensión de los efectos farmacológicos sobre el sistema nervioso y de las consecuencias sanitarias y sociales del consumo de sustancias psicoactivas, en particular para los niños y adolescentes;
(2) delinear los procesos que aumentan la vulnerabilidad o protegen contra el inicio del consumo de sustancias y la progresión hacia los trastornos por consumo de sustancias (SUD) y, sobre la base de esta comprensión,
The consequences of addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol, or engaging in certain behaviours like gambling, gaming, or sex, can be severe. Addiction is often a response to underlying trauma and social stressors, and continued use of these substances or behaviours can create additional physical, psychological, and social problems.
In July 2021, the University of Birmingham launched a peer-led support program for students wishing to maintain abstinence-based recovery (Better Than Well; BTW).
The programme aims to provide:
- support during the admission and early development of...