Rasha Abi Hana

The Relationship Between Depressive Symptomatology and Alcohol Consumption in the Latin American Population Based on Gender and Age

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 12 November 2024
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Scientific article
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Villanueva-Blasco, V. J., Espitia-Cepeda, C., Vázquez-Martínez, A., Simó-Algado, S., & Amado, B. G. Relación entre depresión y consumo de alcohol en población latinoamericana en función del sexo y la edad. Acciones E Investigaciones Sociales, (46). Recuperado a partir de https://papiro.unizar.es/ojs/index.php/ais/article/view/11059

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The comorbidity between depression and alcohol consumption is a public health concern, affecting progression, treatment adherence, and outcomes. Alcohol use in Latin America exceeds the global average. This study examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms and risky alcohol consumption, considering gender and age, in 4,890 participants (ages 18-64) from six Latin American countries. Results showed women had higher risky alcohol consumption and more severe depressive symptoms than men. Younger adults (18-24) reported more depression symptoms. Women with risky alcohol consumption...

James Harvey

ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 182 (9 October 2024)

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 9 October 2024
ISSUP Newsletter

Don't miss our latest newsletter for details of recent meetings and activities in Latin America and Africa. This issue also includes information on how to gain advanced clinical skills with the UTC16 Self Led Course.

Read it here: Issue 182

 

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Barbara Correa

2nd Annual ISSUP Peru Conference,

Shared by Barbara Correa - 8 October 2024
2nd Annual ISSUP Peru Conference

2nd Annual ISSUP Peru Conference, held from September 26-27, was a significant event for the development of addiction prevention and treatment strategies in the country. This gathering brought together national and international experts to address critical topics related to public health and justice.

One of the main topics discussed was therapeutic justice for adolescents with a restorative approach, which seeks to provide more humane and effective solutions for managing adolescents in conflict with the law in Peru, prioritizing rehabilitation over punishment. Additionally, the creation of...

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Barbara Correa

A Heartfelt Thanks to Samuel Bettiol: Chair of the ISSUP National Chapters Advisory Committee

Shared by Barbara Correa - 8 October 2024
Advisory Committee recognition to Samuel Bettiol

On behalf of ISSUP, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Samuel Bettiol for his exceptional leadership and dedicated work as the Chair of the Advisory Committee for ISSUP National Chapters from September 2021 to 2024.

During his tenure, Samuel played a pivotal role in guiding and strengthening the efforts of ISSUP National Chapters across all regions, helping to foster collaboration and enhance the impact of ISSUP's mission globally. His commitment and vision have left a lasting mark on the Advisory Committee and on those he worked with during this period.

In recognition of...

Rasha Abi Hana

ISSUP POSTER FOR EUSPR 2024: Lessons Learned from the INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 25 September 2024
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Rasha Abi Hana , Rachele Donini, Jeff Lee, José Luis Benítez Villa

From September 11th to 13th, 2024, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) participated in the European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) Conference held in Cremona, Italy.

The poster titled “Facilitators, Challenges, and Lessons Learnt from INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants” and co-authored by Rasha Abi Hana, Rachele Donini, Jeff Lee, and José Luis Benítez Villa, highlighted findings from the Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention (INEP) Plus Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) involving Spanish...

Rasha Abi Hana

Alcohol consumption during COVID-19 in Latin America according to age and employment situation

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 13 August 2024
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Scientific article
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Villanueva-Blasco, V. J., Villanueva-Silvestre, V., Belda Ferri, L., Vázquez- Martínez, A., Isorna Folgar, M., Canay, R. y Abad Villaverde, B. (2024). Consumo de alcohol durante el COVID-19 en Latinoamérica según edad y situación de empleo. Revista Española de Drogodependencias, 49(1), 15-30. https://doi.org/10.54108/10073

This research evaluated alcohol consumption in the Latin American and Latin Caribbean adult population during COVID-19 confinement, taking into account age and employment status. Non-probabilistic design with convenience sampling, with a sample of 4975 participants. Age, employment status and alcohol consumption were analysed during confinement and retrospectively before the pandemic. The results show that regardless of the country, young people aged 18-29 decreased consumption during confinement; while the largest in- crease was in adults aged 45-54 years. Full-time workers consumed more than...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

The Gender Perspective in the Field of Substances and Addictions

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 31 July 2024
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Bogota
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ISSUP Colombia invites you to its webinar on Gender Perspective in the Field of Substances and Addictions
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David Grisales Ruiz

Enfoque de género en la política pública para el tratamiento de Trastorno por Uso de Sustancias

David Grisales Ruiz - 31 July 2024
Abstracto. En el año 2019, cuando una mujer accede a servicios para tratamiento de Trastorno por Uso de Sustancias (Tus), con frecuencia llega en precarias condiciones: desnutrición aguda, sífilis, Virus de Hepatitis, Virus de Inmuno deficiencia Humana o derivada de centros de alta complejidad, como...
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Rasha Abi Hana

THE WORLD DRUG REPORT 2024: Webinar for Civil Society

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 17 July 2024
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Online

Learn about global drug trends from the authors of the World Drug Report 2024!

UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. In the...

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Electronic Cigarettes and Vapes: A Preventive Perspective

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 31 May 2024
ISSUP Colombia Webinar flyer
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Bogotá
Colombia
ISSUP Colombia invites you to its webinar on Electronic Cigarettes and Vapes: A View from Prevention
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