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ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (26th Session): The Role of Family in Substance Use Prevention

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ISSUP Nigeria presents the 26th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar focuses on the topic of 'The Role of Family in Substance Use Prevention'.
Rasha Abi Hana

The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

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Adi Zuloff-Shani Ph.D. Psychedelics to the Rescue

Addiction and obesity share similar neurological pathways, both linked to compulsive behaviors and the brain's reward system. Research has highlighted the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes, to help manage both appetite and addictive cravings. These medications, such as semaglutide, may regulate addictive behaviors by influencing reward circuits in the brain. However, they come with potential side effects, and their long-term effects are still under investigation.

In addition, a new compound, 5-Methoxy-2-aminoindane (MEAI), is being researched for its...

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Workforce professionalisation and remembering Jeff Lee

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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...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Serie de Actualización de Conocimientos de ISSUP Nigeria (26ª Sesión): El Papel de la Familia en la Prevención del Consumo de Sustancias

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ISSUP Nigeria desea invitarlo a la 26ª sesión de su seminario web bimensual en la Serie de Actualización de Conocimientos. Este seminario web se centrará en el tema "El papel de la familia en la prevención del consumo de sustancias".
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Reunión de Visión de los Capítulos Nacionales

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El Equipo de los Capítulos Nacionales celebró una reunión virtual fundamental de 2 días del 10 al 11 de diciembre de 2024 para evaluar el modelo operativo actual de los Capítulos Nacionales e identificar oportunidades de mejora y crecimiento. La reunión fue denominada una "Reunión de Visión" para reflejar la agenda central: la elaboración de un plan con visión de futuro para los Capítulos Nacionales de ISSUP.
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Consulta de la Unión Africana para la Reducción de la Demanda de Drogas de 2025 en Arusha, Tanzania

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Asistentes a la Consulta de la Unión Africana para la Reducción de la Demanda de Drogas en Arusha, Tanzania

La Comisión de la Unión Africana (AUC) ha celebrado una consulta continental anual para la Reducción de la Demanda de Drogas (DDR) desde 2015.  Cada uno de los Estados miembros de la AUC está representado por sus respectivos puntos focales nacionales de desarme, desmovilización y reintegración, lo que brinda a los Estados miembros la oportunidad de presentar las actividades nacionales de desarme, desmovilización y reintegración en una plataforma de revisión por pares que también permite la participación de expertos en la materia invitados.  La consulta de este año se llevó a cabo en Arusha,...

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2024 ISSUP Nigeria Annual Conference: Strengthening Family Support Systems

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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...

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James Harvey

Rapid Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Synthetic Drugs in Nigeria

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RAPID ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES RELATING TO SYNTHETIC DRUGS IN NIGERIA
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Agwogie, M. O. (2024). Rapid assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to synthetic drugs in Nigeria. Global Initiative on Substance Abuse www.gisainitiative.org

Synthetic drugs have become a significant global public health concern, and particularly in Nigeria. More worrisome is the level of ingenuity associated with synthetic drugs, the speed of production, difficulties in identification and the limited information on their health and social consequences for clinical and policy interventions. This project aimed at contributing to efforts towards mitigating synthetic drugs threat in Nigeria by enhancing knowledge, local capacities and fostering collaborative knowledge-sharing among key stakeholders. The primary objectives were to conduct a rapid...

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ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (25th Session): Non-Conventional Psychoactive Substances in Nigeria: Understanding Trends and Implications for Public Health

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ISSUP Nigeria presents the 25th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar focuses on the topic of 'Non-Conventional Psychoactive Substances in Nigeria: Understanding Trends and Implications for Public Health'.
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Recovery Survey

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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. based Faces and Voices of Recovery to determine which topics may be of most relevance. Our goal is to offer webinars that not only inform but also develop and build skills that support recovery, advocacy, and professional growth.
 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us design a webinar series that resonates with and benefits you.

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Serie de Actualización de Conocimientos de ISSUP Nigeria (25ª Sesión): Sustancias Psicoactivas No Convencionales en Nigeria: Comprensión de las Tendencias e Implicaciones para la Salud Pública

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ISSUP Nigeria desea invitarlo a la 25ª sesión de su seminario web bimensual en la Serie de Actualización de Conocimientos. Este seminario web se centrará en el tema "Sustancias psicoactivas no convencionales en Nigeria: comprensión de las tendencias e implicaciones para la salud pública".
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Rasha Abi Hana

ISSUP at Lisbon Addictions 2024: Empowering the Workforce of the Future

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Learning from Africa: Workforce Development, Enhancement, and Support Session at Lisbon Addictions.

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...

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (24th Session): Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches

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ISSUP Nigeria presents the 24th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches'.
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Serie de Actualización de Conocimientos de ISSUP Nigeria (24ª Sesión): Trastorno por Consumo de Cannabis - Tendencias Cambiantes y Enfoques de Tratamiento

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ISSUP Nigeria desea invitarlo a la 24ª sesión de su seminario web bimensual en la Serie de Actualización de Conocimientos. Este seminario web se centrará en el tema "Trastorno por consumo de cannabis: tendencias cambiantes y enfoques de tratamiento".
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