All Resources for 'Media, Advocacy, and Communications original'

Spanish Project of Best Practice Portal in Drug Demand Reduction and Behavioural Addictions

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Quality Assurance
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION:

In Spain, the offer of prevention programmes is very varied and structured, but today the challenge remains how to put evidence into practice. European Commission define a best practice as “a relevant policy or intervention...

Electronic Cigarettes and Vapes: A Prevention Perspective

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
ISSUP Colombia presents its webinar on Electronic Cigarettes and Vapes: A view from prevention.

Understanding Substance Use: Educator's Guide

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Format
Guide
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Partner Organisation

The guide, co-developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and several school boards, aims to equip educators with knowledge and resources to promote well-being and reduce substance-related harms among youth.


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Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids

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Format
Report
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Mental Health
Data
Partner Organisation

The report, "Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids 2024 Update," examines the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids, emphasizing their effects, efficacy, and the need for more rigorous research. Key...

A Reading List for Public health interventions within the criminal justice system

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Format
Reading List
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Policy
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Public health interventions within the criminal justice system encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These interventions...

Co-Creation in Community-Based Prevention

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Partner Organisation
ISSUP, in collaboration with the ICUDDR, presents a webinar on Co-creation in community-based prevention.

Building Inclusive Recovery Cities: An international movement for community building, recovery and prevention.

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Family
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Refugees
Women
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections



ISSUP, in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction Recovery Research (CARR), presents its webinar on Building Inclusive Recovery Cities.

 

This webinar combines key innovations in public-facing recovery programmes that challenge...

Prevention Plus Wellness Programs Include SBIRT Protocol

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Format
Community update
Themes
Prevention
School-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings

Prevention Plus Wellness (PPW) programs, like the SPORT, Marijuana, Vaping, Opioid and InShape PPW programs for adolescents and young adults include materials and directions for implementation as an optional Screening, Brief Intervention...

Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee

Format
Opinion piece, commentary
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Family
Mental Health
Policy
Law Enforcement
Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.