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 Rasha Abi Hana
- Kam, 09/30/2021 - 08:39
Event Date
Location:
Online
Uni Emirat Arab
#NRC organizes, during October, a series of awareness sessions targeting all segments of society, focusing on families in the #UAE, under the title "Parenting Skills Program", which highlights the role of family in treating addiction and...
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
- Jum, 08/20/2021 - 12:28
Event Date
Location:
Online
Uni Emirat Arab
On the occasion of the Emirati Women Day, the National Rehabilitation Center invites you to participate in a discussion session with the center's employees entitled "Emirati women facing up addiction", which highlights the contribution of...
Shared by Rasha Abi Hana
- Rab, 08/04/2021 - 13:26
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Scientific article
Published by / Citation
Van Hout, M.C., Haddad, P. & Aaraj, E. The Impact of COVID-19 on Drug Use and Harm Reduction Programming in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region: a Regional Consultation of Stakeholders and People Who Use Drugs. Int J Ment Health Addiction (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11469-021-00500-7
COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) diklasifikasikan sebagai pandemi pada 11 Maret 2020, dengan laporan awal penyakit ini terjadi di wilayah Timur Tengah dan Afrika Utara (MENA). Pada Januari 2021, Kantor Regional Mediterania Timur Organisasi Kesehatan Dunia (WHO-EMRO) melaporkan 5.566.708 kasus yang dikonfirmasi dengan 131.886 kematian hingga saat ini. Sejak 2016, wilayah Timur Tengah dan Afrika Utara (MENA) telah mengalami pertumbuhan yang sederhana namun stabil dalam respons pengurangan dampak buruk.
Sedikit yang diketahui tentang respons kesehatan kawasan dan situasi pengguna narkoba (PWUD) selama...
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- 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...
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- Sen, 07/19/2021 - 09:42
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Scientific article
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Monshi, S.S., Ibrahim, J. Implementation of tobacco control measures in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, 2008–2020. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 16, 57 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-021-00393-8
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to assist nations in reducing the demand and supply of tobacco. In 2020, 182 nations joined the FCTC, approving to implement the recommended tobacco control measures.
By August 2006, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) ratified the WHO FCTC. Given the unique political, cultural, and religious context – and known tobacco industry efforts to influence tobacco use- in these nations, a careful...
Shared by Rasha Abi Hana
- Sen, 06/28/2021 - 11:22
Event Date
Location:
Online
Uni Emirat Arab
Virtual awareness webinar organized by the National Rehabilitation Center, inline with the International Drug Control Day, to discuss "The Importance of School Awareness in Addressing Drugs and Psychotropic Substances".
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 James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Sel, 05/19/2020 - 13:10
This free webinar-based training course on Motivational Interviewing (MI) is presented by Igor Koutsenok, MD, MS, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry.
Motivational Interviewing is an essential, client-centered, counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. We are absolutely thrilled to bring you this skills-building opportunity presented by a recognized expert in the field of MI.
The course consists of four sessions (originally held during June 2020).
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - Jum, 03/13/2020 - 15:38
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ISSUP Webinar
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ISSUP
This webinar focuses on the issue of self-care for addiction professionals and was delivered by ICUDDR Deputy Director Cary Hopkins Eyles.
Many of us are drawn to work in the field of substance use disorders due to our history, family, and personal traits, such as compassion and empathy. While these can be great assets, they can also be detrimental to us personally.
In this webinar, Cary explains how to identify healthy and unhealthy traits, how we can care for ourselves, and what authentic self-care looks like.
Cary has worked in the field of substance use disorders for 18 years. She...
On November 10th the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) formally launched the ISSUP UAE National Chapter, becoming the 14th country worldwide to establish a national forum for treatment, prevention and recovery support professionals. The launch included a press conference with ISSUP Global and local treatment, prevention and recovery support organisations.
Members of the ISSUP-Abu Dhabi Executive, Steering and Local Organising Committees met in Abu Dhabi on November 9th and 10th to begin building the framework for the 6th ISSUP Global Conference.