Africa

Alcohol and substance use prevention in Africa

Scientific article

Substance use continues to be a key public health concern in Africa. Despite this, there have been few reviews that have examined the current research on the subject. This study examines the existing research on the prevention of alcohol...

Inauguration of ISSUP Kaduna Branch Student Wing

ISSUP Nigeria is pleased to welcome the Federal Cooperative College Kaduna as a student wing member of ISSUP Nigeria National Chapter following their successful inauguration ceremony on Tuesday 17th August 2021. ISSUP Nigeria is even more eager to serve the student body.

Tanzania National Chapter Tender (Deadline 9th July 2021

The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) would like to share its intention to establish a National Chapter in Tanzania.

Côte d'Ivoire National Chapter Tender (Deadline 9th July 2021)

The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) would like to share its intention to establish a National Chapter in Côte d'Ivoire.

UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030

Book

UNODC’s Strategic Vision for Africa 2030 outlines our mission to provide more safety to Africa’s people, government and institutions from drugs, crime, corruption, terrorism and illicit financial flows. The UNODC Vision 2030 seeks to...

Developing University-based Drug Demand Reduction Academic Programs

News

ICUDDR has announced they will be hosting an implementation course entitled “Developing University-based Drug Demand Reduction Academic Programs” for our members in Africa. The purpose of the course is to equip academic staff with relevant...

Motivational Interviewing in Practice, An African Journey: Stories from the Frontline of Care

20 April 2021

Online

- Global -

Stories from the Frontline of Care. Join hosts Drs William Miller, Goodman Sibeko and team to hear stories from the frontline of care in Africa. How might motivational interviewing fit it? Does it help to relieve practitioner stress? And patient outcomes?

This Webinar is the second of a series focussed on Motivational Interviewing in Africa.

MI In Africa Webinar Series: Motivational Interviewing in Practice, An African Journey

25 February 2021

South Africa

Please note the webinar that was planned for February 3rd has been moved to February 25th, 17h00-18h30 The registration link remains correct:

South Africa ITTC Webinar: Motivational Interviewing in Practice, An African Journey

25 February 2021

Cape Town

South Africa

On February 25th, you are invited to attend the first Webinar in the upcoming Motivational Interviewing in Africa Webinar Series.

Alcohol and Substance Use Prevention in Africa: Systematic Scoping Review

Scientific article

This review examined the existing evidence on substance use prevention activities in Africa. The objectives were as follows: Identify drugs and substances used across Africa Identify risk and protective factors that contribute to alcohol...