The African Union Commission (AUC) has held an annual continental consultation for Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) since 2015. AUC member states are each represented by their respective DDR national focal points, allowing member states an opportunity to present national DDR activities in a peer-review platform that also allows engagement with invited subject matter experts. This year’s consultation was held in Arusha, Tanzania from 10-13 December 2024, and included Traditional Leaders from Southern Africa. The theme for this year’s consultation was “Prevention is better than Cure: Towards...
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في الفترة من 23 إلى 25 أكتوبر 2024 ، استضافت لشبونة مؤتمر لشبونة للإدمان 2024 ، حيث جمع 2,231 مشاركا من جميع أنحاء العالم. ووفر الحدث منصة ديناميكية لمشاركة أحدث الأبحاث في علم الإدمان واستكشاف الاتجاهات المستقبلية في سياسة وممارسات الإدمان. وركز موضوع المؤتمر " تمكين القوى العاملة في المستقبل" على تعزيز القوى العاملة في مجال الوقاية من الإدمان وعلاجه والتعافي، مع التأكيد على الحاجة الماسة للمهنيين المدربين تدريبا جيدا لتلبية المتطلبات المتطورة في هذا المجال.
شاركت ISSUP بنشاط في المؤتمر ، حيث نظمت جلسة نقاش بعنوان "التعلم من إفريقيا: تنمية القوى العاملة وتعزيزها ودعمها". هدفت الجلسة إلى...
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(ISSUP staff) - 9 أكتوبر 2024
Don't miss our latest newsletter for details of recent meetings and activities in Latin America and Africa. This issue also includes information on how to gain advanced clinical skills with the UTC16 Self Led Course.
يقام هذا التدريب المباشر المجاني على المقابلات التحفيزية أسبوعيا يوم الخميس من الساعة 10 صباحا حتى 11 صباحا بتوقيت الشارقة في التواريخ التالية: 1 و 8 و 15 و 22 أغسطس 2024.
المقابلات التحفيزية هي نهج أفضل الأدلة لمعالجة تعاطي المواد...
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 يوليو 2024
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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...
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...