Goodman Sibeko

Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs

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Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a comprehensive understanding of the underlying dynamics. Substance use surveillance plays a pivotal role in developing a thorough understanding of the underlying dynamics of substance use across various populations, particularly in Africa. By systematically collecting and analyzing data on substance use trends, prevalence, and associated health risks, surveillance...

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2024 African Union Consultation for Drug Demand Reduction in Arusha, Tanzania

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Attendees at the African Union Consultation for Drug Demand Reduction in Arusha, Tanzania

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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James Harvey

Rapid Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Relating to Synthetic Drugs in Nigeria

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RAPID ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES RELATING TO SYNTHETIC DRUGS IN NIGERIA
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Agwogie, M. O. (2024). Rapid assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to synthetic drugs in Nigeria. Global Initiative on Substance Abuse www.gisainitiative.org

Synthetic drugs have become a significant global public health concern, and particularly in Nigeria. More worrisome is the level of ingenuity associated with synthetic drugs, the speed of production, difficulties in identification and the limited information on their health and social consequences for clinical and policy interventions. This project aimed at contributing to efforts towards mitigating synthetic drugs threat in Nigeria by enhancing knowledge, local capacities and fostering collaborative knowledge-sharing among key stakeholders. The primary objectives were to conduct a rapid...

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Botswana Police Service Youth Dialogue Panel Discussions

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Botswana Police Service Youth Dialogue Panel Discussions
Last week the Botswana Association of Addiction Professionals - BAAP / ISSUP Botswana had the honour of participating in the Botswana Police Service Youth Dialogue panel discussions, centred around the theme: "I Am Affected: Breaking the Cycle of Gender-Based Violence, Substance Use, and Improving Mental Health."
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James Harvey

Recovery Survey

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The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 

To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S. based Faces and Voices of Recovery to determine which topics may be of most relevance. Our goal is to offer webinars that not only inform but also develop and build skills that support recovery, advocacy, and professional growth.
 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us design a webinar series that resonates with and benefits you.

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James Harvey

Prévention et lutte contre l’usage des substances psychoactives basée sur la communauté : Les coalitions anti-drogue et le réseau national des professionnels en prévention, traitement et de réhabilitation au Togo lancés

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Prévention et lutte contre l’usage des substances psychoactives basée sur la communauté : Les coalitions anti-drogue et le réseau national des professionnels en prévention, traitement et de réhabilitation au Togo lancés.
Le Comité National Anti-Drogue (CNAD) en collaboration avec ses partenaires, a organisé ce 13 août 2024, à Lomé, un forum de lancement des coalitions anti-drogue et du réseau national des professionnels en prévention, traitement et de réhabilitation au Togo.
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James Harvey

Annonce d’appel d’offres ISSUP Cameroun

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La Société Internationale des Professionnels de l’Usage de Substances (ISSUP) souhaite partager son intention d’établir une section nationale au Cameroun. Toute organisation, institution ou autre partie intéressée à entreprendre ou à accueillir ce projet de développement doit contacter l’ISSUP (Global) pour plus d’informations sur les chapitres nationaux de l’ISSUP et le processus de candidature.
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James Harvey

ISSUP Zambia Tender Announcement

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National Chapter Tender.
The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) would like to share its intention to establish a National Chapter in Zambia. Any organisation, institution or other party interested in undertaking or hosting this proposed development should contact ISSUP (Global) for further information about ISSUP’s National Chapters and the application process.
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James Harvey

ECOWAS Launches “Pilot Project on Alternatives to Incarceration in West Africa for Persons with Substance Use Disorders” in Accra, Ghana

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ECOWAS Alternatives to Incarceration ATI.
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launched its Pilot Project on Alternative to Incarceration (ATI) in West Africa with Ghana as the pioneer Member State.
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Campagne d’adhésion à l’ISSUP Kenya (Kenya School of Government)

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Allocution du Directeur de l’ISSUP Kenya

ISSUP KENYA a interagi avec plus de 50 agents représentant des ministères, des comtés, des départements et des agences (MCDA) à la Kenya School of Government à Embu. La formation sur les compétences essentielles en matière de counseling, dirigée par le Service du counseling du ministère de la Fonction publique, de la Gestion du rendement et de la prestation, met l’accent sur la formation de champions de la santé mentale en milieu de travail pour le secteur public.

Les participants ont été initiés à l’ISSUP et ont reçu des conseils sur l’importance de devenir membre de cette association...

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James Harvey

Lancement de l’ISSUP Tanzanie

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ISSUP Tanzanie
L’ISSUP Tanzanie a été officiellement lancée le 27 novembre 2023. Le Chapitre national en Tanzanie s’ajoute à un total de 37 Chapitres nationaux de l’ISSUP dans le monde.
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James Harvey

Cannabis and amphetamine use among school-going adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis of prevalence and associated factors

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Asante, K.O., Atorkey, P. Cannabis and amphetamine use among school-going adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis of prevalence and associated factors. BMC Psychiatry 23, 778 (2023).
Global evidence indicates that early onset of illicit substance use among adolescents and emerging adults is associated with negative mental-health related-outcomes that can persist into adulthood. However, the lack of quality regional data on adolescent illicit substance use and its determinants remains a common barrier to evidence-based policy-making and the development of school-based interventions in Africa. The purpose of our study was to estimate the prevalence and describe the correlates of cannabis and amphetamine use among school-going adolescents in eight sub-Saharan African countries (SSA) – Benin, Ghana, Liberia, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, and Tanzania.
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ECOWAS Commission Supports the Training of Trainers on Evidence-Based Drug Use Prevention in the Benin Republic

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The ECOWAS Commission organized a training for 30 Core Drug Prevention Professionals on Evidence-Based Prevention of Drug Use/Substance Abuse in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin from the 17th to the 21st of October 2023

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