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Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee

Format
Opinion piece, commentary
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Health promotion
Recovery Support
Mental Health
Policy
Harm reduction
Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.
Enviado por James Harvey (ISSUP staff) -
ISSUP founder and Senior Consultant Jeff lee speaking at the United Nations in Vienna

Review of Competency-Based Models and Quality Standards in Training and Education in the Addiction Field: Study Protocol

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Training
Quality Assurance
Recovery Support
Partner Organisation
ADDICTOLOGY Journal

BACKGROUND:

There is a growing trend of development and improvement of education and training in the field of addictions, hand in hand with the increase and changes of substance use-related issues. To ensure a high level of education...

AddictologyIssue 3/2023
Enviado por Rasha Abi Hana -

Stigmatizing imagery for substance use disorders: a qualitative exploration

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Health promotion
Populations
Public health
Quality Assurance
Mental Health
Ethics
Recovery Support
This study used qualitative methods to identify stigmatizing and non-stigmatizing imagery for SUD and explore the reactions of people with lived experience with SUD to SUD-related imagery. We conducted focus groups and brief semi-structured qualitative interviews with 14 individuals in recovery from a range of SUD.
Enviado por James Harvey (ISSUP staff) -
stigma stigmatizing images mental health substance use research language

Science of Self-Care: How It Helps and Why It Matters

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Health promotion
Practice
Recovery Support
Women
Mental Health
ISSUP presents its webinar on the science behind self-care. This webinar discusses the science of self-care, why it important, and how it works physiologically and neurologically.
Enviado por Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part II: Introduction to Brief Interventions and Referral to Treatment

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Health promotion
Training
Recovery Support
Substances
Partner Organisation
ITTC South Africa
ISSUP is pleased to present part two of its webinar series on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). This two-part series has been organised in collaboration with ISSUP Global, The South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC), and the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Enviado por Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part I: Introduction to SBIRT and Screening Tools for Substance Use.

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Health promotion
Training
Recovery Support
Substances
Harm reduction
Partner Organisation
ITTC South Africa
ISSUP is pleased to present a webinar on Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). This two-part series has been organised as a collaboration between ISSUP Global, The South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC) and the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
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Lisbon Addictions 2024: Chamada de resumos

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Recovery Support
Substances
Addiction
Mental Health

Lisbon Addictions 2024 é uma conferência multidisciplinar que proporciona um fórum para networking e uma oportunidade para mostrar investigação de ponta. A conferência destina-se a informar o desenvolvimento de políticas e práticas através...

Enviado por Rasha Abi Hana -

Who Helps The Helper? A Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Health promotion
Practice
Training
Recovery Support
Substances
Quality Assurance
Mental Health
ISSUP Kenya is pleased to present its webinar on Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals. Gain insights from clinical practice, mentorship, and supervision programs that equip novice mental health professionals with practical skills.
Enviado por Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs

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Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Recovery Support
Public health
People who use drugs in Thailand are receiving more help to reduce the harm caused by their habit thanks to a change in formerly punitive drug laws and support from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
Enviado por James Harvey (ISSUP staff) -
Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs

Supporting people who use methamphetamine through SMART Recovery Mutual-help Groups

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Format
Webinar
Themes
Treatment
Recovery Support

 

This Cracks in the Ice webinar was held on Wednesday 6th of September and provided attendees with information about

• Mutual-help groups like SMART Recovery

• Recent research findings that highlight the potential of SMART Recovery for...

Enviado por Edie -

Integrating Wellness in the Addiction Recovery Process

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Themes
Treatment
Recovery Support
Mental Health
Women
ISSUP Kenya are pleased to present their Webinar on Wellness and Addiction Recovery.
Enviado por Olivia Woodrow -

Clinical Supervision in Botswana

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Themes
Treatment
Practice
Recovery Support
Women
Quality Assurance
ISSUP Botswana would like to invite you to their Webinar on Clinical Supervision in Botswana.
Enviado por Olivia Woodrow -

Imagens estigmatizantes para transtornos por uso de substâncias

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Practice
Recovery Support
Addiction
Mental Health

O estigma é uma barreira ao tratamento de indivíduos com problemas de uso de substâncias. Embora tenha havido pesquisas conduzidas explorando o impacto da linguagem estigmatizante, pouco se sabe sobre os efeitos de imagens estigmatizantes.

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Enviado por Edie -

FDA aprova nova opção de tratamento com buprenorfina para transtorno do uso de opioides

Format
News
Themes
Addiction
Treatment
Recovery Support

Para divulgação imediata: 23 de maio de 2023

Hoje, a Food and Drug Administration dos EUA aprovou a injeção de liberação prolongada de Brixadi (buprenorfina) para uso subcutâneo (sob a pele) para tratar o transtorno do uso de opioides (OUD...

Enviado por Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez -

Pontos Fortes do Personagem e Recuperação do Vício

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Recovery Support
Treatment
ISSUP Quênia apresentar seu Webinar sobre Insights da Psicologia Positiva e Psicologia da Religião como aplicados ao tratamento e recuperação do vício.
Enviado por Olivia Woodrow -

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