On October 25, 2024, the official launch ceremony of the ISSUP Guatemala took place at the School of Psychology, University of San Carlos of Guatemala. This event marked a crucial step in the country's efforts to prevent and address substance use, bringing together experts and representatives from various national and international organizations.

The day commenced with the registration of guests, followed by a stirring rendition of the National Anthem by the Children's Orchestra of the National Conservatory of Guatemala. Mynor Lemus Urbina, the director of the School of Psychological...

The 1st National Youth Forum in Guatemala, a groundbreaking event dedicated to substance use prevention, was successfully organized by the Organization of American States’ Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS/CICAD), in collaboration with ISSUP Guatemala and with the support of the Universidad de San Carlos.

This forum marked a significant milestone, with 38 youth leaders from across the country completing intensive training in substance use prevention. These young leaders are now equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to make meaningful contributions to their...

El martes 15 de octubre se dio inicio al Foro juvenil líderes en prevención del uso de sustancias en Guatemala en modalidad virtual. La actividad dirigida a jóvenes entre 18 y 26 años busca que los participantes se apropien de las estrategias para desarrollar proyectos de prevención del consumo de sustancias, las cuales sean basados en evidencia e impacten en su entorno próximo. Con ello los jóvenes asumen un rol protagónico en la prevención del uso de sustancias, para ser agentes clave para el desarrollo de iniciativas, adquiriendo conocimientos y habilidades que podrán transferir a otras...

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Read it here: Issue 182