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Perspectives on addiction-related problems in Vietnam

Scientific article
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The article provides an overview of key substance use and addictive behaviors in Vietnam, alongside the development of addiction science, drawing from a synthesis of literature and the authors' perspectives. Over the last two decades, the...

Connect & Protect Networking Event on Adolescent Substance Use Prevention in Vietnam

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Hanoi
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On December 14, 2024, WeCare Social Enterprise — under the framework of the Connect & Protect Network on Substance Abuse Prevention among Youth in Vietnam, funded by the Equity Initiative — organized a networking and dialogue event in Hanoi to discuss the current situation of substance use among adolescents in Vietnam.

Seminar on Prevention and Treatment for Amphetamine Stimulant Users

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Hanoi
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"On October 2nd, 2025, in Hanoi, WeCare Social Enterprise, along with many related organizations, departments, and agencies, had the opportunity to attend the "Workshop on Prevention and Treatment for Amphetamine-Type Stimulant Users" organized by the Vietnam Association of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control (VAAC) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and Hanoi Medical University (HMU)."

ISSUP Vietnam and National Chapters Regional Call Highlights

Community update
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English version: On June 25th, 2025, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) held its regional virtual dialogue with the participation of ISSUP National Chapters from several countries: Vietnam, Afghanistan...

Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth: Evidence-Based Interventions

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Ho Chi Minh City
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The global data indicates that the age of starting tobacco usage is decreasing rapidly. This not only has been causing many serious health consequences but is also increasing a lot of social issues. On the other hand, early use shows a high risk of leading to the use of other substances such as heroin in adulthood. Therefore, prevention and early intervention in this population are very crucial. In order to contribute to promoting the youth tobacco use prevention program in the near future in Vietnam, VHATTC organizes an online session on "Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth: Evidence-Based Interventions".
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