The African Union Commission (AUC) has held an annual continental consultation for Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) since 2015. AUC member states are each represented by their respective DDR national focal points, allowing member states an opportunity to present national DDR activities in a peer-review platform that also allows engagement with invited subject matter experts. This year’s consultation was held in Arusha, Tanzania from 10-13 December 2024, and included Traditional Leaders from Southern Africa. The theme for this year’s consultation was “Prevention is better than Cure: Towards...
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 addiction counselors with diverse specializations within the field of drug demand reduction.
The graduation ceremony was marked by a celebratory dinner and an insightful discussion on strategies for implementing the INEP Plus learnings within the Kenyan landscape of substance use prevention. The event provided a unique opportunity for the participants to exchange ideas and explore practical...
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(ISSUP staff) - 9 اکتبر 2024
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داکتر جکی آناندو ISSUP - وزیر کنیا، در یک اجلاس 2 روزه به میزبانی پلیس، درمان و همکاری جامعه (PTACC) شرکت کرد. این سازمان سازمانی است که به دنبال افزایش استراتژیک کمیت و کیفیت گزینه های سلامت رفتاری و خدمات اجتماعی جامعه از طریق تعامل در انحراف و انحراف قبل از دستگیری است
در حال حاضر شرکت PTACC ابتکاری را برای ترویج جایگزین های حبس (ATI) به پیش می برد. داکتر آناندو به نمایندگی از ISSUP کنیا در این اجلاس شرکت کرد. همچنان داکتر بئاتریس کاتونگو، عضو سابق کمیته اجرایی ISSUP کنیا و هماهنگ کننده منطقه ای ICUDDR حضور داشت. شرکت کنندگان از NACADA کنیا و خدمات پلیس کنیا، و همچنین سازمان هایی از...
اطلاعات در مورد روند جهانی مواد مخدر از نویسندگان گزارش جهانی مواد مخدر 2024!
کارشناسان UNODC گزارش جهانی مواد مخدر 2024 را ارائه خواهند کرد، و یک مرور کلی از آخرین تحولات و غواصی در به روز ترین داده های جهانی ارائه خواهند کرد. در بخش...
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 1 ژوئیه 2024
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UNODC
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.
Many stimulant-related hazards are linked to intensive, high-dose, or long-term usage. The mode of administration plays a significant moderating role; injecting stimulants and smoking crack cocaine or methamphetamine have been specifically associated with more problematic use behaviours. Even people who use stimulants sporadically or...
Join us for the launch of the ISSUP Kenya Code of Ethics!
In attendance would be the CEO C&P Board and ISSUP Kenya founding member Dr Matilda Mghoi accompanied by the former ISSUP Kenya trustee Dr Richard Gakunju (Former Chair GCCC and Clinical Director, MASAA).
The Code of Ethics will be presented by Catherine Mwati, the Ethics & Disciplinary sub-committee chair. It will be moderated by Albert Muraya.
Continuous Professional Development points to be earned by attendees. The event would be held on 22nd March 2024 at 5-6pm.
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(ISSUP staff) - 28 فوریه 2024
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In a world where substance use continues to pose a significant threat to health and well-being, Kenya is taking a bold stand. Kenya hosted the first National Prevention Week 2024 culminating in the National Substance Use Prevention Summit 2024.
This was not just an event but a powerful statement of intent that drug use prevention works. Under the theme, “Our Families, Our Schools. Our Workplaces. Our Community: A Sustainable Future for Humanity”, this inaugural initiative was a rallying call for action, education, and unity in the campaign against substance use and abuse in Kenya. It was an...
Shared by James Harvey
(ISSUP staff) - 21 فوریه 2024
In this edition of the ISSUP Newsletter we bring you updates on grants from The Colombo Plan, a selection of jobs, forthcoming events and a report from National Substance Use Prevention Week in Kenya.
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(ISSUP staff) - 14 فوریه 2024
ISSUP کنیا با بیش از 50 افسر به نمایندگی از وزارتخانه ها، شهرستان ها، ادارات، و سازمان ها (MCDAs) در دانشکده دولت کنیا در امبو تعامل کرد. آموزش مهارت های مشاوره ضروری، به رهبری بخش مشاوره در وزارت خدمات عمومی، عملکرد، و مدیریت تحویل، بر توسعه قهرمانان بهداشت روانی محل کار برای بخش دولتی تمرکز دارد.
شرکت کنندگان به ISSUP معرفی شدند و راهنمایی هایی در مورد اهمیت تبدیل شدن به اعضای این انجمن حرفه ای دریافت کردند. در بحث با گریس وانجیکو، وزیر مشاوره، و کمیساریای GCCC، تاکید شد که نیاز قانع کننده ای به کشت نیروی کار با تخصص در اعتیاد وجود دارد. این امر ضروری ناشی از مشاهده است که سه نفر از هر...