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...
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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.
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(ISSUP staff) - 9 اکتبر 2024
آخرین خبرنامه ما را برای جزئیات بیشتر از جلسات و فعالیت های اخیر در امریکا لاتین و آفریقا از دست ندهید. این موضوع همچنین شامل اطلاعات در مورد چگونگی به دست آوردن مهارت های بالینی پیشرفته با UTC16 دوره خود رهبری.
This free live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 10am till 11am SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15 and 22 August 2024.
Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling...
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...
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(ISSUP staff) - 1 ژوئیه 2024
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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...
The NIDA International Program will bring together attendees from around the globe for the in-person 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14-17 in Montreal, Canada.
The Forum research symposium, poster session, and...