Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 9 Settembre 2021
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 James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 23 Luglio 2021
On Thursday 22nd of July 2021 it was an honour to welcome attendees to the formal launch of ISSUP South Africa, held during the ADDICTION 2021 Virtual Conference.
L'incontro annuale si terrà dal 2 al 5 marzo 2022 ed è attualmente in programma presso l'Edinburgh International Conference Center di Edimburgo, in Scozia.
L'incontro annuale SRNT 2022 può essere ibrido (in parte di persona, in parte virtuale) o interamente virtuale, a seconda di come andranno le cose nei prossimi mesi. Una decisione finale sul formato della riunione (componente virtuale ibrido faccia a faccia vs interamente virtuale) non sarà presa per qualche tempo. Nel frattempo, i partecipanti non dovrebbero esitare a iscriversi per paura di non essere in grado di viaggiare. Siate...
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) - 25 Giugno 2021
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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.
The SAMRC Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Research Unit is now in its 20th year of existence. With about 20+ core staff based in Cape Town and Pretoria the focus is on a broad range of research focusing on the nature and extent of substance...
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 3 Febbraio 2021
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South Africa
Sud Africa
Upcoming Webinar on February 16th, 2pm SAST: Forensic testing for alcohol and drugs in relation to substance abuse detection and validation. Substance abuse detection is of prime importance in modern-day life due to the ever-increasing demands and pressure on society
I would like you to please add my name and photograph as a member from South Africa. I have been shortlisted to be a member on the Central Drug Association of South Africa. Outcome will be known next week. I would like to get more involved with the work of ISSUP.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 3 Settembre 2020
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Johannesburg
Sud Africa
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) - 3 Settembre 2020
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Johannesburg
Sud Africa
La quarta sessione plenaria della conferenza virtuale "Riduzione della domanda di droga in Africa: prevenzione, trattamento ed epidemiologia" dal 16 settembre al 10 novembre 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 3 Settembre 2020
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Sud Africa
La terza sessione plenaria della conferenza virtuale "Drug Demand Reduction in Africa: Prevention, Treatment and Epidemiology" dal 16 settembre al 10 novembre 2020.
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 3 Settembre 2020
Event Date
Location:
Johannesburg
Sud Africa
La prima sessione plenaria della conferenza virtuale "Riduzione della domanda di droga in Africa: prevenzione, trattamento ed epidemiologia" dal 16 settembre al 10 novembre 2020.
The South Africa HIV Addiction Technology Transfer Centre (ATTC) is funded by the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAHMSA), and forms...
In partnership with ISSUP Global, ISSUP South Africa presented a webinar on Cannabis and Youth in South Africa.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Presenter: Siphokazi Dada
Siphokazi Dada is a Senior Scientist in the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Research Unit of the South African Medical Research Council.
She has a Master of Public Health Degree (MPH) from the University of London. She is currently registered as a PhD student at the University of Stellenbosch and her area of interest is misuse of over-the-counter and prescription medicines, particularly codeine. She manages the...
In partnership with ISSUP Global, ISSUP South Africa presented a webinar on COVID-19: What can be done through us
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Presenter: David Bayever
David Bayever serves on the SAPharmacy Council as an Assessor, Examiner and Researcher. He is currently the Chairperson of South Africa's Central Drug Authority, and he also serves as a Member of SAHPRA Cannabis Working Committee and Member of Technical Task Team on Public Health Dimensions of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Problems. David is a member of DoH Ministerial Advisory Committee on Cannabis. He...