Prevention
ISSUP at the SPR Conference in Washington, D.C.: Fostering Collaboration and Advancing Prevention
We are delighted to share the highlights from the recent Society for Prevention Research (SPR) Conference, held from 30th May to 2nd June in Washington, D.C.
Spanish Project of Best Practice Portal in Drug Demand Reduction and Behavioural Addictions
INTRODUCTION: In Spain, the offer of prevention programmes is very varied and structured, but today the challenge remains how to put evidence into practice. European Commission define a best practice as “a relevant policy or intervention...
The Role of Law Enforcement Officers in Drug Use Prevention within School Settings A Guiding Document
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...
Peer influences on substance use and mental health during adolescence
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...
A Study of an Evidence-Based Prevention Intervention (keepin’ it REAL) for Early Adolescents in Kenyan Schools
Objective: Although many primary school students in Kenya report use of alcohol and other drugs, evidence-based prevention interventions for schools are generally unavailable. Globally, there are growing opportunities to conduct research...
The Role of Parents in Preventing Substance and Behavioral Addiction
The webinar prevention series on the role of parents in preventing substance and behavioral addiction, organized by ISSUP Indonesia and ITTC Indonesia, took place on Sunday, 16 April 2023, from 10.00-12.00 PM (GMT+7). The primary objectives...
Indonesia's INEP Plus Online Training
ISSUP Indonesia organized the Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention (INEP) Online Course as a national-level training in Indonesia with 17 participants. The training, conducted by Dr.dr. Kristiana Siste, SpKJ, and Dr. Elvina K...
Introduction to SAMHSA 4E’s Modern and Comprehensive Prevention System
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...
EMCDDA Webinar: Teens and substance use — what can parents do?
Objective: To help adults manage risks relating to adolescent substance use in line with evidence-based prevention principles.