Rasha Abi Hana

Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalization of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 19 Julio 2021
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Scientific article
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Manu, E., Douglas, M., Ntsaba, M.J. et al. Perspectives of illicit marijuana growers and traders on commercial legalisation of marijuana in South Africa: considerations for policy formulation. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 16, 54 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-021-00391-w

Over the past era, there has been a call for legalizing marijuana cultivation and trading for commercial purposes in South Africa. Advocates of the call argue that the criminalization of commercial marijuana cultivation and trading has failed to stop illicit marijuana cultivation and trading. Nevertheless, the views of those who economically benefit from the illicit marijuana trade on its legalization remain empirically unsolicited.

This study aimed to understand the views of illegal marijuana growers and traders from two selected communities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa...

James Harvey

Kenya Launches National Guidelines on Drug Use Prevention

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 6 Julio 2021
National Guidelines on Drug Use Prevention, 2021 adopted and launched by the Kenyan Government on June 26, 2021
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News

June 26, 2021, Nairobi, Kenya:- As the World commemorated the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) on June 26, 2021, Kenya has added another milestone in the journey towards a nation free from alcohol and drug abuse:-The National Guidelines on Drug Use Prevention were launched!

Previously in Kenya, the approach to prevention has been single event activities, development and dissemination of information, education and communication (IEC) materials on myths and the negative effects of alcohol and drug abuse. Now, one of the greatest milestones is the...

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James Harvey

World Drug Report 2021

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 25 Junio 2021
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Book
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UNODC
Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.
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Edie

Opportunity to Speak at the Civil Society Webinars on the World Drug Report

Shared by Edie - 7 Junio 2021
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News

The VNGOC together with the UNODC Civil Society Unit will be holding two webinars to present and discuss the World Drug Report 2021, which will be launched on 25th June.
 
VNGOC are looking for civil society speakers wishing to present at these webinars, on how they use the data compiled in the World Drug Report each year and how these data impact their work. 

  • The first webinar will be held on 13th July 2021 and will focus on Asia, Oceania and Europe.
  • The second webinar will be held on 15th July 2021 and will focus on Africa and the Americas. 

Each webinar will comprise welcome remarks...

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Edie

UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030

Shared by Edie - 4 Junio 2021
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Book
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UNODC

UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030 outlines our mission to provide more safety to Africa’s people, government and institutions from drugs, crime, corruption, terrorism and illicit financial flows.

The UNODC Vision 2030 seeks to strengthen crime prevention, enhance justice, address organized crime, ensure a balanced response to drugs, improve the rule of law and bolster resilience.

Livia

Ethiopia STEPS Report on Risk Factors for Non-Communicable Diseases and Prevalence of Selected NCDs

Shared by Livia - 27 Mayo 2021
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Book
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Ethiopian Public Health Insitute

The report provides information on risk factors for non-communicable diseases and prevalence of selected NCDs bases on WHO’s STEPwise approach to Surveillance (STEPS).

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Michael Brobbey

Le Togo participe à la formation des formateurs sur le programme UPC « Universal Prevention Curriculum » aux profils de professionnels de la prévention en Afrique Francophone, depuis le 16 Mars 2021

Shared by Michael Brobbey - 19 Abril 2021

Cette formation, organisée par le   Drug Advisory Programme (DAP), en collaboration avec le Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) du Département d'État des États-Unis,  se déroule en ligne et  regroupe les professionnels de la prévention nommés par leurs pays suivants : ALGERIE, CAMEROUN, COTE D’IVOIRE, HAITI, SEYCHELLES, TOGO, TUNISIE.

Le Comité National Anti-Drogue et ISSUP Togo sont représentés à cette formation et contribueront à la formation de vingt (20) professionnels Togolais comme formateurs après la première de série de formation  sur le programme UPC...

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Edie

Developing University-based Drug Demand Reduction Academic Programs

Shared by Edie - 16 Abril 2021
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News

ICUDDR  has announced they will be hosting an implementation course entitled “Developing University-based Drug Demand Reduction Academic Programs” for our members in Africa.  The purpose of the course is to equip academic staff with relevant knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies to develop sustainable DDR academic programs that meet local needs and align with university and regulatory bodies goals and objectives.

This course is still in development, and facilitation will begin Wednesday, May 19, 2021.  Sessions are 90 minutes long and will be held every Wednesday for 27 weeks.  The...

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Livia

La demanda de alcohol en Sudáfrica durante el confinamiento nacional

Shared by Livia - 23 Febrero 2021
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Book
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Jonathan Cupido

La demanda de alcohol en Sudáfrica

La venta, dispensación y distribución de bebidas alcohólicas estaba prohibida durante el confinamiento nacional en los niveles 5 y 4 (DMA, 2002; Reglamento de Modificación 2020:22). La prohibición del alcohol que se impuso durante estos niveles puso de manifiesto el comportamiento errático en el que se observaron saqueos de puntos de venta de bebidas alcohólicas en Sudáfrica (BusinessTech, abril de 2020). Este comportamiento que se observó demostró que la demanda de alcohol en Sudáfrica es un problema continuo (Peltzer, et al., 2011:36). El desastre...

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Livia

Alcohol and COVID-19 in SA: An Endless Cycle of Liquor Sales Bans Being Imposed and Lifted, or Catalyst for Meaningful Action?

Shared by Livia - 15 Febrero 2021
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South Africa
Sudáfrica

The SAMRC Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Research Unit is now in its 20th year of existence. With about 20+ core staff based in Cape Town and Pretoria the focus is on a broad range of research focusing on the nature and extent of substance...

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James Harvey

Forensic testing for alcohol and drugs in relation to substance abuse detection and validation

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 3 Febrero 2021
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South Africa
Sudáfrica
Upcoming Webinar on February 16th, 2pm SAST: Forensic testing for alcohol and drugs in relation to substance abuse detection and validation. Substance abuse detection is of prime importance in modern-day life due to the ever-increasing demands and pressure on society
Edie

Global Synthetic Drugs Assessment 2020

Shared by Edie - 19 Enero 2021
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Book
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UNODC

The Global Synthetic Drugs Assessment 2020 provides an analysis of the global synthetic drugs market.

  • The first part of this report provides options for responses to counter the synthetic drug problem.
  • The second part presents a global thematic analysis of the key trends and emerging developments of the synthetic drugs market as well as the recent trends in the manufacture of synthetic drugs, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The third part provides the key findings of the synthetic drug situation in the different regions of the world.

Global Synthetic Drugs Assessment

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James Harvey

UNODC supports people suffering from mental health (including drug use) disorders through civil society training in Senegal

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 11 Enero 2021
Dr Khouredia Ndiaye receives her training certification from UNODC Senegal National Program Coordinator
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News

Mental disorders have become a global public health issue exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In Senegal, the treatment and care of people suffering from mental health disorders, including substance use disorders, faces multiple obstacles and challenges which have a profound effect on families and communities.

As a result, in 2019, the Ministry of Health of Senegal put in place a network of over 30 organizations throughout the country whose objective is to assist and provide support to individuals struggling with mental health disorders including those who use drugs, who are...

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Livia

Congratulations to Kenya ICAP Credentialed Professionals

Shared by Livia - 4 Enero 2021
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News

Congratulations to 39 candidates who passed their ICAP exams last month!  Kenya leads the world in ICAP credentialed professionals with over 230!  GCCC commends all of them for their dedication and passion to the field of Addiction Treatment.

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