Learn about global drug trends from the authors of the World Drug Report 2024!
UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. In the...
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(ISSUP staff) - 1 Luglio 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...
Our harm reduction project proposal for our county tanariver but currently we don't have donors to support us .we are looking for donors to support our establishment of medically assisted therapy clinic and detoxification drugs
I am lukman shekuwe athman registered psychiatric nurse practitioner specialist in drugs and substances management and harm reduction advocacy member in tanariver county.i work in hola county mental clinic where I see drugs and substances used disorders patient where I treat them co morbid mental...
Unisciti a noi per il lancio del Codice Etico ISSUP Kenya!
Saranno presenti il CEO C&P Board e il membro fondatore di ISSUP Kenya, la dott.ssa Matilda Mghoi, accompagnata dall'ex fiduciario di ISSUP Kenya, il dottor Richard Gakunju (ex presidente GCCC e direttore clinico, MASAA).
Il Codice Etico sarà presentato da Catherine Mwati, presidente della sottocommissione Etica e Disciplina. Sarà moderato da Albert Muraya.
Punti di sviluppo professionale continuo che i partecipanti possono guadagnare. L'evento si terrà il 22 marzo 2024 alle 17-18.
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(ISSUP staff) - 28 Febbraio 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...
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(ISSUP staff) - 21 Febbraio 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 Febbraio 2024
ISSUP KENYA interacted with more than 50 officers representing ministries, counties, departments, and agencies (MCDAs) at the Kenya School of Government in Embu. The Essential Counselling Skills Training, led by the Counselling Department within the Ministry of Public Service, Performance, and Delivery Management, focuses on developing Workplace Mental Health Champions for the public sector.
Participants were introduced to ISSUP and received guidance on the significance of becoming members of this professional association. In discussions with Grace Wanjiku, Secretary Counselling, and GCCC...
All'inizio di novembre, ISSUP e ISSUP Kenya hanno partecipato al 25° Congresso Annuale della Società Internazionale di Medicina delle Dipendenze (ISAM) a Marrakech, in Marocco.
Il tema del Congresso ISAM 2023 è stato "Migliorare l'assistenza e la compassione nelle dipendenze: XXV anni di attenzione e prospettive globali". La Direttrice dell'ISSUP Kenya, la Dott.ssa Pamela Kaithuru, insieme a Brian Morales, Capo della Sezione Antinarcotici dell'Ufficio per gli Affari Internazionali dei Narcotici e delle Forze dell'Ordine (INL) e il Vice Direttore dell'ISSUP, Livia Edegger , hanno partecipato...
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...
Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests
Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024
Present your international drug use and addiction research during the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17, 2024, in Montreal, Canada.
The NIDA International Program invites research poster abstract submissions and travel award applications from researchers around the world. Join for the Forum research symposium, interactive workshops, the poster session, and networking activities.