Rasha Abi Hana

Alcohol and illicit drug use among young people living with HIV compared to their uninfected peers from the Kenyan coast: prevalence and risk indicators

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Moses K. Nyongesa, Paul Mwangi, Michael Kinuthia, Amin S. Hassan, Hans M. Koot, Pim Cuijpers, Charles R. J. C. Newton & Amina Abubakar

There is a scarcity of research on drug use patterns among HIV-positive young individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa (YLWH). To fill the gap, the following was set out:

  1. compare the prevalence of substance use, specifically alcohol and illicit drug use, among YLWH to their HIV-uninfected peers;
  2. look into the independent relationship between HIV infection status and substance use among these young people;
  3. look into the risk indicators for substance use among these young people.

Between November 2018 and September 2019, a cross-sectional study was conducted at the Kenyan coast recruiting 819...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Impact of Cannabis Legalization on Youth Contact with the Criminal Justice System

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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) provided funding to Dr. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah and Dr. Scot Wortley from the University of Toronto to research youth interactions with the criminal justice system, including the nature and outcomes of those interactions.

The Cannabis Act marked an important step in the legalization and regulation of cannabis in Canada. One of the primary objectives of the Act is to protect youth and divert profits away from organized crime and illicit markets. To date, little is known about the effects of the Cannabis Act on young people’s contact with...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Blueprint for Action: Preventing substance-related harms among youth through a Comprehensive School Health approach

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Public Health Agency of Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada developed The Blueprint for Action: Preventing substance-related harms among youth through a Comprehensive School Approach with a policy paper. 

These new resources for preventing substance-related harms among youth are now available for administrators, school board officials, teachers, guidance counsellors, healthcare professionals and community organizations that support youth.

The Blueprint combines evidence-based prevention and intervention approaches with the Comprehensive School Health framework, an internationally recognized approach to building...

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Elias Perez

Dudas sobre prevencion en Latinoamerica.

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Como a mi, creo que a muchos de ustedes les apasiona trabajar con y por los jovenes, pero, seria bueno responder algunas interrogantes que teniamos cuando iniciamos este trabajo y algunas de las cuales siguen estando presentes:

¿Que intervenciones son las mas efectivas en latinoamerica? 

¿Con que herramientas podriamos contar que nos ayuden a optimizar nuestra labor?

¿Que deberiamos evitar al trabajar con prevencion en adolescentes?

Agradezco sus opiniones y aportes, gracias.

James Harvey

Identifying NGOs working on drug treatment in humanitarian settings

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UNODC PTRS is looking for civil society service providers offering drug use disorder treatment or prevention services in humanitarian settings, all over the world. 
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James Harvey

Share your work at our 2022 global workshop in Abu Dhabi

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ICUDDR, INL, ISSUP and NRC are partnering to host a global in person and online event from 11th – 16th May 2022 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. We welcome abstract submissions for sub-plenary and poster presentations at the event. DEADLINE EXTENDED!
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Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez

Associations of Suicidality Trends With Cannabis Use as a Function of Sex and Depression Status

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Source: Han B, Compton WM, Einstein EB, Volkow ND. Associations of Suicidality Trends With Cannabis Use as a Function of Sex and Depression Status. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(6):e2113025. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.13025 Key Points Question Are there associations between cannabis use and...
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Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez

Research Into Action: Administering Youth Public Health Surveys in Rural Communities

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CADCA invited Leonardo Kattari, MSW, of Michigan State University, School of Social Work to discuss his article, “Community-Driven Approach for Youth Health Survey Administration and Data Utilization”, published in Health Promotion Practice in 2021. Mr. Kattari presented on strategies for community...
Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez

Substance Use Disorders: Appreciating the Challenges of Minority Youth

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This webinar discusses the epidemiology of substance use disorders (SUD) and the impact on children and families with special focus on systemic racism as a factor affecting health outcomes for minority youth. Case studies illustrate health disparities and opportunities for enhancing outcomes in the...
Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez

Can Using Drugs Help Me Deal with Anxiety and Depression?

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Scientists from the National Institute on Drug Abuse answer common questions teens ask about drug use and addiction. The episode Can Using Drugs Help Me Deal with Anxiety and Depression? highlights the long-term health risks of misusing prescription medications or other substances and shares options...
Borikhan Shaumarov

Promoting and Broadening the Horizons of UNODC Drug Prevention Methodologies for Working with Adolescents, Youth and Families in Uzbekistan

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Every morning, Dr. Lilia Muzaffarova walks to work at the Tashkent City Narcological Dispensary. During her walk regardless of the season, Lilia admires the beauty of nature, which she loves very much, and also gazes into the faces of passers-by, some - happy, some - sad and full of worries, which makes her mind wonder how many people she can help to find harmony in their families today. Dr. Muzaffarova is the Head of the adolescent department of the narcological dispensary, she works on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of drug addiction among youngsters and adolescents which makes her well...

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Ryan Morales

Invitation to Join the SADD Network

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Greetings everyone!  I am writing to invite you to join a new network, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) at the following ISSUP site: https://www.issup.net/node/11351

The SADD forum aims to share information with youth on how to prevent accidents related to students taking potentially destructive decisions. Members are invited to post information and resources that help students understand how some decisions have harmful consequences. 

SADD is a U.S.-based organization that mobilizes the youth community through activities that include a wide variety of topics, such as substance...

Edie

High Risk Substance Use and Overdose Among Youth Conference

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The rising numbers of young people with high-risk substance use, especially suffering from overdose, is alarming. Adolescence and young adulthood (under the age of 25) is the period of highest incidence and greatest impact of mental health...

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Plein Damiendo

International youth day

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On August 12, 2020 it was International Youth Day. Together with the organization Stibula we have organized a cycling tour with the youngsters from different turns.

Our main goal: it was international youth day and because of covid infestation in Suriname most children are at home and are less active. hence the bike ride so that we keep moving.

Edie

International Youth Day 2020

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In 1999, the 12th of August was declared International Youth Day.

Since then, the day has been dedicated to celebrate and mainstream young peoples’ voices, actions and initiatives, as well as their meaningful, universal and equitable engagement.

2020 Theme: Youth Engagement for Global Action

The commemoration of IYD 2020 will take the form of a podcast-style discussion led by youth for youth. Creative elements, such as spoken word artists, will also be utilized to break up the substantive discussions. 

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Jose Luis Vazquez Martinez

Youth unemployment and mental health: prevalence and associated factors of depression among unemployed young adults in Gedeo zone, Southern Ethiopia

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Source: Mokona, H., Yohannes, K. & Ayano, G. Youth unemployment and mental health: prevalence and associated factors of depression among unemployed young adults in Gedeo zone, Southern Ethiopia. Int J Ment Health Syst 14, 61 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-020-00395-2 Abstract Background The...
Youth unemployment and mental health prevalence and associated factors of depression among unemployed young adults in Gedeo zone, Southern Ethiopia.pdf
Jaswinder Singh Sidhu

Amritsar, July 31 Spurious liquor has claimed 45 lives in India

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Amritsar, July 31 Spurious liquor has claimed 45 lives in Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Batala (Gurdaspur district) in India past two days. The Punjab Government has ordered a magisterial probe.
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Jaswinder Singh Sidhu

Women Involvement in Illicit Drug Trade and Substance Abuse

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Ilorin
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Women involvement in illicit drug trade and substance abuse is a sensitization programme that will focus on informing women of the dangers that will arise when involved in drug activities or misuse.

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Rashana Jones

“Better Knowledge for Better Care"

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"The Caribbean region is a major transit area for illicit drugs, primarily cocaine. These drugs are produced in South America, destined for markets worldwide. Small Caribbean jurisdictions are extremely vulnerable to the influence of drug trafficking at the political, economic, and social levels. International drug trafficking has contributed to drug abuse, and has increased crime and violence at the local level."
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

 

As Small Island Developing States we are faced with the debilitating effects of drugs and illicit trafficking within our societies and...

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