Prevention

Webinar | School Based Prevention Programs for Adolescents: Unplugged as an Example

ISSUP Webinar

14 October 2020

On 14th October 2020, ISSUP Lebanon presented their Webinar on Success Stories: What works and what doesn’t work in school-based prevention programs for adolescents (such as Unplugged).

Webinar | School Based Prevention Programs for Adolescents: Unplugged as an Example

14 October 2020

Beirut

Lebanon

ISSUP Lebanon would like to invite you to attend their Webinar on Success Stories: What works and what doesn’t work in school-based prevention programs for adolescents (such as Unplugged).

UNODC PTRS Organized Informal Expert Consultation on Substance Use Disorders in Humanitarian Settings

News

According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) there are now close to 80 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, and with mental health among this segment of the world’s population already a neglected area, the treatment of...

Informal Expert Consultation on Substance Use Disorders in Humanitarian Settings

Prevention Talk # 1 - A Culture of Prevention: What does that mean and how would it affect research and practice?

8 October 2020

online

About the Event

A recent commentary in Prevention Science, [Sloboda, Z., David, S.B. Commentary on the Culture of Prevention. Prev Sci (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-020-01158-8 ] explored the concept of a culture of prevention and what that means to research and practice. The commentary was requested by the Associate Editors of a Special Issue on the topic.

The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on substance use: Implications for prevention and treatment

Scientific article

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has brought major challenges to healthcare systems and public health policies globally, as it requires novel treatment and prevention strategies to adapt for the impact of the pandemic. Individuals with...

Applied Prevention Science International (APSI)- Upcoming Courses

News

The APSI Education Centre is running a series of summer courses. Find out more about the events below. Evidence-Based Prevention Interventions and Policies: New Tools for Prevention Professionals Sep 24, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT Sep 29, 3:00...

2020 EUSPR Awards

News

Nominations for 2020 EUSPR awards are now open. The closing data for nomination is Wednesday 30th September at 1pm, UK time. This is an important opportunity for EUSPR members to recognise individuals who have made an important contribution...

Scotland: NCD Prevention report

Book

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and lung disease. These diseases are responsible for almost 34,000 deaths every year in Scotland - more than half of all deaths. There are currently, more...

ISSUP Lebanon Launch and Webinar: UNODC and WHO - International Standards on Drug Use Prevention

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

21 September 2020

As part of their launch, ISSUP Lebanon presented a webinar on the 'International Standards on Drug use Prevention' on September 21st 2020.

ISSUP Lebanon Launch and Webinar: UNODC and WHO - International Standards on Drug Use Prevention

21 September 2020

Beirut

Lebanon

As part of their launch, ISSUP Lebanon wish to invite you to attend a webinar on the 'International Standards on Drug use Prevention' on September 21st 2020.