Prevention

Highlights from the First ISSUP Nigeria Bi-Monthly Webinar

On 30th July 2020, the Nigerian Society of Substance Use Prevention and Professionals (ISSUP Nigeria Chapter) held its first bi-monthly update webinar series. Here is a roundup of highlights from the event.

Prices, Alcohol Use Initiation and Heavy Episodic Drinking among Chilean Youth

Scientific article

Research suggests that early initiation of alcohol use is a risk factor for multiple problems later in life, including heavy episodic drinking and alcohol use disorders. Prevention scientists are particularly interested in understanding the...

CADCA Model for Community Change & the Development of Community Anti-Drug Coalitions in the Philippines

Video and audio recordings

6 August 2020

This webinar is presented by Eric Siervo, Vice-President of International Programs of CADCA, Dr. Raquel Tolentino, Chairman and Ms. Rhodora Agoncillo, Secretary of the Association of Anti-Drug Abuse Coalitions of the Philippines Inc...

Substance Use Experts Engagement Promoting Prevention during COVID -19

31 July 2020

East Africa

To register please contact: slumchildfoundation [at] gmail [dot] com

When: 4pm EAT on 31st July 2020

A Review of the Public Sector Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Systems in Kenya

Scientific article

20 July 2020

Abstract Background The burden of substance use disorders in sub-Saharan Africa has been projected to increase by an estimated 130% by 2050. Despite this, little is known about the substance use disorder treatment and prevention systems in...

Preventure: A brief, personality-targeted wellbeing program for secondary school students

Video and audio recordings

This webinar will provide an overview of the Preventure program, the evidence for the program, and provide details on undertaking training in Preventure. This webinar is targeted towards school staff, but it may also be of interest to...

Journal of Prevention Science Early Career Reviewer Program: Request for Applications

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Overview: The Prevention Science Early Career Reviewer Program is an effort which aims to both mentor early-career researchers in prevention science and increase the pool of possible reviewers. We invite emerging prevention scientists to...

Research Project Grant

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Funding Opportunity Title Interventions to Prevent Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Use Among Adolescents Funding Opportunity Description The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to support research to test the...

Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) Coordinators Series

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The UPC Coordinators Series provides a 288-hour training programme for prevention coordinators, managers, and students/trainees whose role includes, or will include coordination and supervision of the implementation of prevention...

Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) Series for Implementers

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UPC Implementers Series is written for implementers or practitioners who work with families, in schools, the workplace, and the community. The aim of the series is to provide knowledge about prevention science and its application to the...