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One-day drug prevention workshop for university students 22 November 2024
One-day drug prevention workshop for university students 22 November 2024
University students are crucial in youth-led drug prevention. A one-day workshop on this topic was conducted by NDDCB PET at Wickramarachchi University, Colombo...
A Reflection on Prevention Systems: A European perspective
Prevention science over the past years has accumulated evidence on the effectiveness of drug prevention interventions (Sloboda et al. 2014). In Europe this improvement has been a consequence of priorities defined by EU drug strategies since...
Risk Factors for Substance Use among University Students in Ukraine during Wartime
INTRODUCTION: The impact of ongoing conflict in the country on substance use among youth remains unclear. This study aims to identify the risk factors for substance use among university students and their association with mental health...
INEP Plus Training - Introduction to Evidence-based Prevention
Learn the science of evidence-based prevention and start your journey to earn global recognition as a prevention specialist.
Equip yourself with the know-how to develop and implement evidence-based prevention intervention.
No more...
Why Systemic Change, Not Personal Willpower Is Key To Prevention
Systemic Change, Not Personal Willpower, Is Key to Preventing Substance Use and Addiction
The traditional view of prevention focusing solely on individual behavior change and decision-making skills is inadequate. While individual...
Recovery Survey
The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community.
To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S...
The Power of Collaboration Project: Substance Use Disorder treatment for women
The Power of Collaboration is a joint project between ISSUP and the GWN. This initiative delves into three critical areas in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for women:
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MIND THE GAP: GLOBAL SURVEY EXAMINING ACCESS FOR SUBSTANCE...
The Gambling Risk Assessment: Scale Development In A Clinical Population Of Online Gamers
Background: Online gaming has become a serious concern and causing psychological impact on individuals similar to a disorder. There is an increasing risk of initiating online gambling following the excessive use of online games that involve...
The Relationship Between Depressive Symptomatology and Alcohol Consumption in the Latin American Population Based on Gender and Age
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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...
A review of the Science of Substance Use Surveillance and Monitoring: Exploring advancements, Limitations and Future Directions
Authors
Dr. Nadine Harker (⚑ South Africa) 1
1. University of Cape Town
Abstract
Substance use surveillance and monitoring are essential for comprehending the extent, patterns, and consequences of drug and alcohol consumption...
Recovery: Past, Present and Future
Authors
Mr. Michael Botticelli (⚑ United States) 1
1. Recovery Research Institute
Abstract
This presentation will provide a brief history of the recovery field, the current landscape and the outlook for the future, particularly...
Using digital technology to strengthen the capacity of substance use professionals
Authors
Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara (⚑ India) 1
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Abstract
Digital health and e- health are big drivers of enhancing the services for persons with substance use and substance...
Incorporating Prevention Science into Effective Systems and Practice
Authors
Dr. Zili Sloboda (⚑ United States) 1
1. Applied Prevention Science International
Abstract
Over the past four decades progress has been made in improving our understanding of the determinants and processes associated with...
Day 3, 09:00 - 10:30, ICUDDR, State of Science Across the Spectrum of Substance Use
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024
Description:
The field of drug demand reduction is ever-evolving, particularly in the era of the increasing penetration of synthetic drugs into the global market, necessitating...
The Lancet Psychiatry Commission on mental health in Ukraine
Executive summary: The Russian invasion and annexation of eastern Ukraine and Crimea in 2014, along with the ongoing war since February, 2022, have inflicted incalculable damage to Ukraine with many deaths and injuries, massive population...
10 щорічна конференція Асоціації психіатрів України з міжнародною участю «Можливості у сфері психічного здоров’я в країні, що перебуває у стані війни»
10 щорічна конференція Асоціації психіатрів України з міжнародною участю «Можливості у сфері психічного здоров’я в країні, що перебуває у стані війни» відбулася у Києві 10-11 жовтня 2024 р. у гібридному форматі (офлайн і онлайн).
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Strengthening Policy: Contributions to Philippine Government Initiatives
Despite rigorous preparations for the 3rd ISSUP National Conference, the Philippine Chapter continued to work with a number of government agencies to further improve the country’s legislation and policies in relation to substance use and...
Considering the Youth
Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24. This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.
