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National Substance Use Prevention Week in Kenya
ISSUP Kenya, in collaboration with key partners, orchestrated a series of impactful initiatives during the National Substance Use Prevention Week, observed from the 19th to the 23rd of February 2024. The focal point of these endeavours was the creation of awareness at Kiambu National Polytechnic, specifically addressing matters related to substance use disorders.
2023 ISAM Congress in Marrakesh
At the beginning of November, ISSUP and ISSUP Kenya attended the 25th Annual Congress of the International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Who Helps The Helper? A Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals
Integrating Wellness in the Addiction Recovery Process
Women, Religion, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Stigma
Treatment and Prevention of Substance Use Disorders in the Workplace
Character Strengths and Recovery from Addiction
INEP Plus Hybrid Facilitators Course
Outreach Courtesy Call to the Administration Police Service
On Thursday 16th February ISSUP (K) President Dr. Pamela Kaithuru and Deputy President Catherine Muthiani paid a courtesy call on Director Kanini, Head of Medical Services, Administration Police Services. They introduced ISSUP to the Administration Police Service and discussed possible areas of collaboration. The director was joined by Dr Muthondeki, Head of Mental Wellness, APS. The successful meeting will be followed by a proposal identifying areas and modalities of partnership.
ISSUP Kenya meets local youth entrepreneurs interested in DDR
ISSUP-KENYA met up with local entrepreneurs interested in DDR under the auspices of Country Music Cafe through the Addictions Prevention and Rehabilitation Association of Kenya (APRAK). Discussed was prevention training, consultancy & advocacy.
We were led by our President Dr. Pamela Nkirote Kaithuru, Secretary Dr. Jackie Anundo accompanied by myself Albert Muraya as PR/Media lead.