Shared by Joanna
(ISSUP staff) - Jum, 10/01/2021 - 16:57
The abstract submission deadline EXTENDED! Abstract submissions for our event taking place online and in person in Abu Dhabi: 11-16th May, 2022 has been extended to 31st October! Find out more about the event and submit your abstract: issup.net/event2022
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/09/2021 - 09:55
ICUDDR, INL, ISSUP and NRC are partnering to host a global in person and online event from 11th – 16th May 2022 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We welcome abstract submissions for sub-plenary and poster presentations at the event. DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Shared by Rasha Abi Hana
- Sen, 07/19/2021 - 11:28
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News
The Annual Meeting will be held on March 2-5 2022, and is currently scheduled to take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Center in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The SRNT 2022 Annual Meeting may be a hybrid (part in person, part virtual) or entirely virtual, depending on how things play out in the coming months. A final decision about the meeting format (face-to-face hybrid virtual component vs. entirely virtual) will not be made for some time. In the meantime, attendees should not hesitate to submit for fear of being unable to travel. Rest assured that the meeting, no matter the...
Shared by Rasha Abi Hana
- Sen, 07/19/2021 - 09:29
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Scientific article
Published by / Citation
Manu, E., Douglas, M., Ntsaba, M.J. et al. Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalisation of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 16, 54 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-021-00391-w
Over the past era, there has been a call for legalizing marijuana cultivation and trading for commercial purposes in South Africa. Advocates of the call argue that the criminalization of commercial marijuana cultivation and trading has failed to stop illicit marijuana cultivation and trading. Nevertheless, the views of those who economically benefit from the illicit marijuana trade on its legalization remain empirically unsolicited.
This study aimed to understand the views of illegal marijuana growers and traders from two selected communities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa...
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Jum, 06/25/2021 - 10:06
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Book
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UNODC
Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.
Shared by Joanna
(ISSUP staff) - Jum, 04/23/2021 - 15:10
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Book
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KAWEMPE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (KYDA UGANDA)
KYDA presented a poster on family therapy interventions taking place at their centre during the second Uganda Alcohol Policy Conference. Family therapy is a collection of therapeutic approaches that share a belief in family-level assessment and intervention.
The poster details the objectives and approach used in these family therapy interventions, and presents a series of recommendations in the conclusion.
This is a kind invitation to attend a Capacity building and information Zoom meeting organised by Uganda Youth Development Link and ISSUP Uganda Chapter
Shared by Michael Brobbey
- Sel, 03/02/2021 - 16:53
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Book
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UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK (UYDEL)
Line Up Live Up adalah program pelatihan berdasarkan informasi keterampilan hidup UNODC - yang menargetkan faktor risiko individu dapat menggunakan olahraga untuk mencapai pembentukan keterampilan positif dan mempromosikan pengembangan sosial orang muda
Kurikulum pelatihan Line Up Live Up ditujukan untuk mengembangkan keterampilan hidup melalui olahraga, Olahraga adalah kendaraan yang ampuh untuk mempromosikan model peran positif dan perubahan perilaku yang konstruktif. sehingga berkontribusi pada mitigasi risiko dan pembentukan faktor protektif. Menargetkan tingkat individu, kurikulum...
Shared by Michael Brobbey
- Rab, 02/24/2021 - 09:57
Alcohol policy champion Hon. Betty Nambooze has vowed to renew her efforts to bring forward an Alcohol Law in Uganda to ensure comprehensive development and implementation of WHO-recommended alcohol policy during her new Parliamentary mandate.
In 2017, the Parliament of Uganda revived a private member’s Bill that sought to regulate the alcohol industry. The Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2016, was initially brought forward by Betty Nambooze, the Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament (MP).
In 2016, MP Nambooze and a delegation of other MPs and their assistents joined Movendi...
Shared by Michael Brobbey
- Sen, 10/26/2020 - 15:53
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News
Uganda kini telah secara resmi memulai pelatihan pengurangan dampak buruk dan telah menciptakan Klinik Perawatan yang Dibantu Secara Medis (MAT) di salah satu Unit Alkohol dan Obat-obatan Rumah Sakit Jiwa rujukan Nasional.
Pelatihan sedang berlangsung untuk staf baru dan yang sudah ada untuk menjalankan fasilitas baru ini dan klien MAT akan terdaftar bulan mendatang.
Terima kasih khusus kepada semua upaya Dr David Basangwa yang mimpinya sekarang telah menjadi kenyataan.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/03/2020 - 13:01
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Sixth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/03/2020 - 12:59
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Fourth Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/03/2020 - 12:52
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
The Third Plenary Session of the 'Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology' Virtual Conference from 16th September to 10th November 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Kam, 09/03/2020 - 12:49
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Afrika Selatan
Sesi Pleno Kedua Konferensi Virtual 'Pengurangan Permintaan Obat di Afrika: Pencegahan, Pengobatan, dan Epidemiologi' dari 16 September hingga 10 November 2020.