This week, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention, insisting that those working in this field should be appropriately specialized. He often reminded us that while generalists and treatment specialists are well-meaning and deeply embedded within their communities, they are not always best placed to develop and implement evidence-based prevention systems. Jeff emphasized that prevention must be treated as a distinct science—one that is grounded in rigorous research...

Komisi Uni Afrika (AUC) telah mengadakan konsultasi kontinental tahunan untuk Pengurangan Permintaan Obat (DDR) sejak 2015.  Negara-negara anggota AUC masing-masing diwakili oleh titik fokus nasional DDR masing-masing, yang memungkinkan negara-negara anggota kesempatan untuk mempresentasikan kegiatan DDR nasional dalam platform peer-review yang juga memungkinkan keterlibatan dengan para ahli materi pelajaran yang diundang. Konsultasi  tahun ini diadakan di Arusha, Tanzania dari 10-13 Desember 2024, dan termasuk Pemimpin Tradisional dari Afrika Selatan. Tema konsultasi tahun ini adalah...

The 6th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of ISSUP Nigeria was held under the theme "Strengthening Family Support Systems for Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery."  

This year’s meeting emphasized the critical role of families in addressing substance use disorders. Experts, practitioners, and stakeholders from across Nigeria gathered to discuss strategies for enhancing family involvement in prevention, effective treatment approaches, and sustained recovery for individuals struggling with substance use.  

The event served as a platform for knowledge exchange...

From October 23rd to 25th, 2024, Lisbon hosted the Lisbon Addictions 2024 Conference, bringing together 2,231 participants from around the world. The event provided a dynamic platform for sharing the latest research in addiction science and exploring future directions in addiction policy and practice. The Conference theme, "Empowering the Workforce of the Future," focused on strengthening the workforce in addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery, underscoring the critical need for well-trained professionals to meet the evolving demands of the field.

ISSUP actively participated in the...

Jangan lewatkan buletin terbaru kami untuk detail pertemuan dan kegiatan terbaru di Amerika Latin dan Afrika. Masalah ini juga mencakup informasi tentang cara mendapatkan keterampilan klinis tingkat lanjut dengan Kursus Mandiri UTC16.

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