Rasha Abi Hana

ISSUP at Lisbon Addictions 2024: Empowering the Workforce of the Future

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 5 November 2024
Learning from Africa: Workforce Development, Enhancement, and Support Session at Lisbon Addictions.

From October 23rd to 25th, 2024, Lisbon hosted the Lisbon Addictions 2024 Conference, bringing together 2,231 participants from around the world. The event provided a dynamic platform for sharing the latest research in addiction science and exploring future directions in addiction policy and practice. The Conference theme, "Empowering the Workforce of the Future," focused on strengthening the workforce in addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery, underscoring the critical need for well-trained professionals to meet the evolving demands of the field.

ISSUP actively participated in the...

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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 182 (9 October 2024)

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 9 October 2024
ISSUP Newsletter

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.

Read it here: Issue 182

 

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THE WORLD DRUG REPORT 2024: Webinar for Civil Society

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 17 July 2024
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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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19th International Congress on Psychiatry, Egypt

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 19 June 2024
ISSUP Egypt Conference
Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine hosted the 19th International Congress on Psychiatry from 11 – 13 June 2024. ISSUP Africa Regional Coordinator Radolf Nortey attended the event along with colleagues from ISSUP Egypt.
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Cost-Effectiveness of Digital Mental Health Versus Usual Care During Humanitarian Crises in Lebanon: Pragmatic Randomized Trial

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 18 June 2024
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Abi Hana R, Abi Ramia J, Burchert S, Carswell K, Cuijpers P, Heim E, Knaevelsrud C, Noun P, Sijbrandij M, van Ommeren M, Van't Hof E, Wijnen B, Zoghbi E, El Chammay R, Smit F. Cost-Effectiveness of Digital Mental Health Versus Usual Care During Humanitarian Crises in Lebanon: Pragmatic Randomized Trial. JMIR Ment Health. 2024 May 29;11:e55544. doi: 10.2196/55544. PMID: 38810255; PMCID: PMC11170045.

Background:
Digital mental health interventions for depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders are generally cost-effective, but evidence is lacking for guided digital mental health care in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing humanitarian crises. Step-by-Step (SbS) is effective for Lebanese citizens and war-affected Syrians in Lebanon. Assessing SbS's cost-effectiveness is crucial due to Lebanon's strained health care system.

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This study aims to assess the cost-effectiveness of SbS compared to enhanced usual care (EUC) through a randomized trial.

Methods:
A...

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Stimulants: Understanding Use, Impact, and Responses Reading List

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 26 March 2024
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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...

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19th International Congress of Psychiatry, the 7th International Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and 4th International Congress on Addiction Psychiatry and Dual Diagnosis

Shared by Radolf Nortey - 7 March 2024
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Cairo
Egypt

The 19th International Congress of Psychiatry, the 7th International Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and 4th International Congress on Addiction Psychiatry and Dual Diagnosis, will be held from 11-13 June, 2024.


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تھیسالونیکی 2024 گلوبل ایونٹ میں ذاتی تربیت کے لئے درخواست دیں

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 28 November 2023
2024 کا عالمی ایونٹ 24 اور 28 جون، 2024 کے درمیان یونان کے شہر تھیسالونیکی میں منعقد ہوگا۔ اس پروگرام کا اہتمام آئی ایس ایس یو پی اور آئی ایس ایس یو پی یونان، آئی این ایل، نشے کی روک تھام کے مراکز، نفسیاتی صحت کے فروغ اور آئی سی یو ڈی ڈی آر نے کیا ہے۔ یہ تقریب تھیسالونیکی کے تاریخی مرکز میں 'ٹی آئی ایف-ہیل ایکسپو کے بین الاقوامی نمائش اور کانگریس مرکز' کے احاطے میں اور عجائب گھروں اور سماجی اداروں کے آس پاس کے کانفرنس رومز میں منعقد ہوگی۔
ہم یہ اعلان کرتے ہوئے بہت خوش ہیں کہ تھیسالونیکی 2024 گلوبل ایونٹ میں ذاتی طور پر تربیتی سیشن کے لئے رجسٹریشن اب براہ راست ہے!
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Challenges in substance use treatment as perceived by professionals and Arabic-speaking refugees in Germany

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 20 November 2023
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Saleh, E.A., Klapprott, F., Heinz, A. et al. Challenges in substance use treatment as perceived by professionals and Arabic-speaking refugees in Germany. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 69 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00576-5

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This study explores substance use (SU) and substance use disorders (SUDs) among Arabic-speaking refugees in Germany. The research investigates the challenges and experiences related to SU treatment from the perspectives of both refugees and professionals.

Methods

Qualitative interviews were conducted with 26 participants, including 13 refugees and 13 professionals, between 2020 and 2021 in Berlin. Refugees, aged 21 to 52, were individually interviewed in rehabilitation centers, with an average of 6.3 years in Germany. Professionals, aged 22 to 66 with 5 to 9 years of...

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2024 NIDA International Forum: Call for Research Poster Abstracts and Travel Award Requests

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 20 November 2023
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Montreal
Canada

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...

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2024 NIDA International Forum: Call for Research Poster Abstracts and Travel Award Requests

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 8 November 2023
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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. 

 2024 FORUM SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 

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National Chapters General Meeting 2023

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 6 November 2023
National Chapters
ISSUP hosted a General National Chapters meeting on October 26, 2023. This meeting was held online and formed part of a bi-annual call for ISSUP National Chapters around the world.
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Introducing our new "Prevention Lists" resource!

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 6 November 2023
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We are excited to announce the latest addition to our Professional Development section—a dedicated area called "Prevention Lists." This resource is tailored for those keen on exploring evidence-based prevention programs and accessing information about effective prevention interventions.

Within this section, you will find a curated collection of resources, all of which have been developed by esteemed organisations specialising in the curation and evaluation of prevention practices.

We value the wealth of knowledge and insights within our ISSUP community. Therefore, we invite all our...

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Contribute to the 2024 CND Mid-term Review

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 20 October 2023
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RESPOND TO THE ONLINE CONSULTATION

 

The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy issues around the world.

By participating in the survey, you will contribute to a collective civil society voice that will be presented prior to the 67th CND and other relevant fora. Your responses will inform the development of a civil society report that will be jointly published by VNGOC & NYNGOC in 2024.

The survey is currently available in...

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Call for Abstracts

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 19 October 2023
Thessaloniki ISSUP
The 2024 ISSUP Global Event will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece between 24th & 28th June, 2024. Abstract submission is now open until December 31st, 2023, and we are inviting contributions from professionals across substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support, as well as those working with vulnerable populations. Whether you're an academic or not, we welcome your submissions.
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Wellness in Recovery: Reading List

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 13 October 2023
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The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.
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