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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 187 (19 December 2024)

As we share our final newsletter of 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you - our valued members and readers - for your dedication, engagement, and commitment to advancing evidence-based prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support worldwide.
As we share our final newsletter of 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you - our valued members and readers - for your dedication, engagement, and commitment to advancing evidence-based prevention,
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A Big Thank You to the ISSUP National Chapters

In 2024, we proudly welcomed five new National Chapters: Afghanistan, El Salvador, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. This year also provided more opportunities for in-person meetings, particularly at the regional level. These gatherings served as valuable platforms for facilitating region-specific discussions on drug demand reduction.
Another year has swiftly passed, adding to the remarkable list of successes achieved by ISSUP National Chapters across the globe.
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2nd International Symposium on Drug- Related Studies 2024 - 4th December 2024

ISSUP Sri Lanka.
The theme for the 2024 symposium was “Balance and Coordinated Strategy for Building a Drug- Free Community: with Active Citizen Engagement” to highlight the importance of a holistic approach that includes supply and demand reduction, with a strong emphasis on the active involvement of community in creating sustainable drug- free environment. 
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ISSUP at the Regional Meeting of the Global Coalition to Address the Threats of Synthetic Drugs in Latin America.

ISSUP estuvo presente en la Reunión Regional de la Coalición Global para Abordar las Amenazas de las Drogas Sintéticas en Latinoamérica.
The Secretariat for Comprehensive Drug Policies of the Argentine Nation (SEDRONAR), in collaboration with the Drug Advisory Program of the Colombo Plan (DAP), together with the OAS-CICAD, UNODC, and with the support of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State in Washington, organised the regional meeting of Drug Commissions of Latin America. The event took place on December 10 and 11, 2024, at the San Martín Palace in Buenos Aires.
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2025 African Union Consultation for Drug Demand Reduction in Arusha, Tanzania

Attendees at the African Union Consultation for Drug Demand Reduction in Arusha, Tanzania
The African Union Commission (AUC) has held an annual continental consultation for
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📣 Call for Speaker Recommendations

Call for Speaker Recommendations
We are announcing a call for organisations to recommend speakers for delivering a webinar on the ISSUP platform on the following topic: “Raising Awareness and Reducing
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Series of webinars for 2025, specially designed for the Pakistan Drug Demand Reduction Community!

2025 Webinar Series for Pakistan’s Drug Demand Reduction Community
Exciting News!
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Promouvoir le Traitement comme Alternative à l’Incarcération pour les Usagers de Substances

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Du 14 au 18 Octobre 2024 a eu lieu à Lomé /Hôtel concorde, un atelier de formation sur les alternatives à  l’incarcération (ATI). Organisé par le CNAD en collaboration avec ISSUP Togo, avec l'appui technique et financier de la Commission de la CEDEAO et du Colombo Plan; cet atelier a connu la participation d'une vingtaine d'acteurs multisectoriels.
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2024 ISSUP Nigeria Annual Conference: Strengthening Family Support Systems

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The 6th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of ISSUP Nigeria was held under the theme "Strengthening Family Support Systems for Substance Use Prevention,
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ISSUP Kenya celebrates INEP Plus Graduation in Kenya

Course facilitators and award recipients
ISSUP Kenya recently ran the INEP Plus course in Kenya with a cohort of five (5) participants successfully completing the course and earning recognition for their efforts. These participants are
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