Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (23rd Session)

ISSUP Nigeria presents the 23rd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar focuses on the topic of 'Relapse Prevention for a Sustained Recovery in Substance Use Disorders'

This webinar will broaden participants existing knowledge of relapse prevention among people with substance use disorders as it will cover strategies and techniques aimed at helping individuals maintain their recovery and avoid returning to substance use after a period of abstinence. Overall, the webinar aims to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to navigate challenges, maintain their sobriety, and sustain recovery effectively.

The webinar addresses pertinent issues among which are  

• Understanding and Exploring Relapse Theories and Models 

• Identifying Triggers 

• Creating a Relapse Prevention Plan 

• Learning from Relapse and its Implication 

• Interactive Q&A 

Target Audience:

• Policymakers, practitioners, managers, members of the public .

Learning Outcomes:
Following this webinar, participants will:

1. Identify common triggers that can lead to relapse and their impact on recovery. 

2. Learn about the techniques and support network to manage cravings and stressors. 

3. Gain skills to support personalized recovery plans. 

4. Understand the importance of strong support system and how to seek and utilize it effectively in recovery. 

Presenter:
 

Dr. Nkemakolam Ndionuka, FMCPsych.

Dr. Nkemakolam Ndionuka is a passionate, attentive and mindful Consultant Psychiatrist, Researcher, Learner,  Teacher and Global Mental Healthcare Practitioner of repute based in Lagos Nigeria.

He earned his Medical Degree from the Kharkiv State Medical University, Ukraine and is a Fellow of the prestigious National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. He also attended the Masters degrees programs in Humanitarian Studies and Public Health at the University of Lagos.  He has special interest in Addiction Management, Public mental health and General Adult Psychiatry and consistently endeavors to provide holistic care to his teeming patients and their families.

He is an experienced and well-trained clinician with demonstrated efficiency in rendering highly needed mental healthcare and addiction services delivery in Government, Non-Governmental and Private Healthcare facilities across the country  where he has exhibited great skills in counselling, motivational interviewing, psychotherapy techniques, life coaching, Life skills training, Recovery coaching as well as general patient care and has facilitated as a panelist and resource person in numerous fora. . 

Moderators:

Dr. Martin O. Agwogie
Director, ISSUP Nigeria Chapter 

Ejikeme M. Ogueji
Head, Editorial and Webinar Team, ISSUP Nigeria Chapter

References:

• Marlatt GA, Witkiewitz K. Relapse Prevention in Alcohol and Drug Problems Relapse Prevention: Maintenance Strategies in Treatment of Addictive Behaviours 2nd Edition. Edited by Marlatt GA, Donovan DM Guilford Press 2005 5.  

• Brunswig KA, Penix TM and O’Donohue W. Relapse Prevention Encyclopaedia of Psychotherapy 1st Edition. Edited by Hersen M, Sledge W Elsevier 2002.  

• Larimer ME, Palmer RS, Marlatt GA, Relapse Prevention: An Overview of Marlatt’s Cognitive-Behavioural Model Alcohol Research and Health, spring, 1999 7. Daley DC.  

• Marlatt GA, and Douaihy A. Relapse Prevention Lowinson and Ruiz’s Substance Abuse: A Comprehensive Textbook 5th Edition Edited by Ruiz P, Strain EC Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins 2011. 

Webinars and online events delivered and hosted by the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) are provided for informational purposes only. They are educational in nature and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.