Ryan Morales

Introduction to Network

Ryan Morales - Qui, 29/10/2020 - 19:51

This forum aims to share information with youth on how to prevent accidents related to students taking potentially destructive decisions. Members are invited to post information and resources that help students understand how some decisions have harmful consequences. 

SADD, or Students Against Destructive Decisions, is a U.S.-based organization that mobilizes the youth community through activities that include a wide variety of topics, such as substance use prevention, driving safety, suicide prevention, anti-bullying, teen dating violence, and COVID-19 awareness.

We welcome youth from...

Rasha Abi Hana

Review of Competency-Based Models and Quality Standards in Training and Education in the Addiction Field: Study Protocol

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Sex, 26/01/2024 - 09:45
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Nováková, E., Volfová, A., Lososová, A., Svěcená, K., & Miovský, M. (2023). Review of competency-based model and quality standards in training and education in the addiction field: Study protocol. Adiktologie, 23(3), 227–231. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2023-003-0001

BACKGROUND:

There is a growing trend of development and improvement of education and training in the field of addictions, hand in hand with the increase and changes of substance use-related issues. To ensure a high level of education quality it is necessary to name and define competency-based models and quality standards of different groups of addiction workforce/professionals in various drug demand reduction settings (prevention, treatment/ social reintegration/recovery, and harm reduction) as it is important to guarantee high-quality care to the target group of people dealing with...

AddictologyIssue 3/2023
James Harvey

Apply for In-Person Training at the Thessaloniki 2024 Global Event

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - Ter, 28/11/2023 - 09:51
The 2024 Global Event will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece between 24th & 28th June, 2024. The event is organised by ISSUP and ISSUP Greece, INL, the Centers for the Prevention of Addictions, the Promotion of Psychosocial Health SEIRIOS and ICUDDR. The event will take place in the historic center of Thessaloniki, on the premises of the ‘International Exhibition & Congress Centre of TIF-HELEXPO’ and surrounding conference rooms in museums and social institutions.
We are excited to announce that registration for the in-person training sessions at the Thessaloniki 2024 Global Event is now live!
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Rasha Abi Hana

Contribution of SocioDemographic and Structured Leisure Activities’ Characteristics to Adolescents’ Alcohol Use

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Qui, 06/10/2022 - 11:58
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Scientific article
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Belošević, M., & Ferić, M. (2022). Contribution of sociodemographic and structured leisure activities’ characteristics to adolescents’ alcohol use. Adiktologie, 22(2), 102–116. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2022-002-0003

BACKGROUND:

Leisure can be a context that can promote positive adolescent development, but it can also be a context that contributes to adolescents engaging in risk behaviours.

AIMS:

The aim of this study is to determine the extent to which sociodemographic characteristics, the frequency of adolescent participation in structured leisure activities (SLA), and the type of SLA contribute to adolescent alcohol use and to examine the moderating effects of gender, age, and type of SLA on the relationship between the frequency of adolescent participation in SLA and adolescent alcohol use.

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AddictologyIssue 2/2022
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Rasha Abi Hana

Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Youth Contact with the Criminal Justice System

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Qua, 10/11/2021 - 08:46
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Book
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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) provided funding to Dr. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah and Dr. Scot Wortley from the University of Toronto to research youth interactions with the criminal justice system, including the nature and outcomes of those interactions.

The Cannabis Act marked an important step in the legalization and regulation of cannabis in Canada. One of the primary objectives of the Act is to protect youth and divert profits away from organized crime and illicit markets. To date, little is known about the effects of the Cannabis Act on young people’s contact with...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Blueprint for Action: Preventing substance-related harms among youth through a Comprehensive School Health approach

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Qua, 27/10/2021 - 10:25
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Public Health Agency of Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada developed The Blueprint for Action: Preventing substance-related harms among youth through a Comprehensive School Approach with a policy paper. 

These new resources for preventing substance-related harms among youth are now available for administrators, school board officials, teachers, guidance counsellors, healthcare professionals and community organizations that support youth.

The Blueprint combines evidence-based prevention and intervention approaches with the Comprehensive School Health framework, an internationally recognized approach to building...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Minority Fellowship Program

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - Qui, 30/09/2021 - 07:29
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The NBCC Foundation and NAADAC are pleased to announce the 2022 application period for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors (MFP-AC) is now open. This program is made possible by a grant awarded to the NBCC Foundation in collaboration with NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The program will administer up to 40 Master’s degree-level counseling fellowships of $15,000 for addictions counseling students, plus the travel expenses to...

Adaiba Agbu

40th Anniversary of SADD

Adaiba Agbu - Dom, 14/03/2021 - 15:51

The 40th anniversary of the SADD Organization is here! See the slideshow below to learn about the history of our organization, SADD Shines Day (which just passed in late February), our founder, and other cool facts about SADD involvement!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IxFvMrZ_W44SVOujmwiyJJRMwvEjs02IHBMYpWM2fjo/edit?usp=sharing

Adaiba Agbu

Black / Women's History Month!

Adaiba Agbu - Dom, 14/03/2021 - 15:47

Black History Month takes place throughout the month of February, and Women's History Month takes place throughout the month of March (this month!) with Women's History Day on the 8th! With that, we've decided to combine the topics. These two consecutive months aim to celebrate and recognize African Americans and women who have made an impact in American history. Here's a slideshow presentation to learn more about the history of the two, and famous figures we should recognize!

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Me1AnrXRlMrJy7C70NVZ3_sVHH6gQ__eoi2rnTRVsT8/edit?usp=sharing

Ryan Morales

Eating Disorders Presentation

Ryan Morales - Seg, 01/03/2021 - 21:22

Hello Everyone!

Eating Disorders are a serious problem that affects around 30 million people globally. Click on the presentation below to learn more about the different types of Eating Disorders and what causes them. 

 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12dhImZPsfzOfl02k_e8cCGRzINratxOJ/view?usp=sharing

Ryan Morales

COVID-19 Update and World AIDS Day Presentation

Ryan Morales - Seg, 07/12/2020 - 18:46

World AIDS Day has been designated for December 1 by the WHO since 1988. The campaign is intended to raise awareness for the AIDS pandemic due to the spread of HIV. Another pandemic that is dangerous and spreading globally is COVID-19. If you are interested in knowing the dangers of COVID-19 and how you can help prevent its spread or the risks of HIV, then click the link below. 

 

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