ISSUP hosted a General National Chapters meeting on October 26, 2023. This meeting was held online and formed part of a bi-annual call for ISSUP National Chapters around the world.
We are excited to announce the latest addition to our Professional Development section—a dedicated area called "Prevention Lists." This resource is tailored for those keen on exploring evidence-based prevention programs and accessing information about effective prevention interventions.
Within this section, you will find a curated collection of resources, all of which have been developed by esteemed organisations specialising in the curation and evaluation of prevention practices.
We value the wealth of knowledge and insights within our ISSUP community. Therefore, we invite all our members...
The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy issues around the world.
By participating in the survey, you will contribute to a collective civil society voice that will be presented prior to the 67th CND and other relevant fora. Your responses will inform the development of a civil society report that will be jointly published by VNGOC & NYNGOC in 2024.
The survey is currently available in English and...
The 2024 ISSUP Global Event will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece between 24th & 28th June, 2024. Abstract submission is now open until December 31st, 2023, and we are inviting contributions from professionals across substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support, as well as those working with vulnerable populations. Whether you're an academic or not, we welcome your submissions.
The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.
ISSUP Czech Republic would like to invite you to their upcoming Webinar on the new International Master Programme in Addictions (IMPA) in Prague (in English).
On September 14, the Department of Addictology of First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague hosted a study visit of experts (doctors, psychologists, addictionologists) on addiction issues from Egypt, who focus on interventions in the field of tobacco, alcohol, and digital addictions in children and adolescents.
Staff of the addictology department provided a commented tour of the department of addictology followed by a discussion with selected clinicians from department of addictology.
The event was organised by the office of the government of...
Schönová, K., Weissenberger, S., Debnárová, J., Vacek, J., Fazio, R., Gabrhelík, R., & Harsa, P. (2023). Male patient drop-out from addiction inpatient treatment in the Czech Republic: A study protocol. Adiktologie, 23(2), 171–175. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2023-001-0003
BACKGROUND: The dropout rate from the treatment of patients with substance use disorders (SUD) negatively affects overall treatment outcomes. Little is known about the specific role of various psychiatric and psychosocial factors in the individual patients. Limited data is available in regards to mindset and addiction treatment, giving the opportunity of testing such interventions in the future.
AIM: To identify the key psychological, psychosocial, and other treatment related factors in the patients from the inpatient substance use treatment with addiction who have dropped out of the program...
Illésová, L., Kulhánek, A., & Hejlová, D. (2023). “It looks like an accessory”: Perception of heated tobacco products and its marketing communication among Generation Z. Adiktologie, 23(2), 137–144. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2023-001-0002
BACKGROUND: Heated tobacco products along with electronic cigarettes represent the current trend in nicotine use. These novel products are appealing to teenagers and young adults especially. Generation Z representatives are characterized as native digital and internet users who are exposed to online marketing intensively including tobacco and nicotine products marketing. AIM: The purpose of this study was to explore how Generation Z perceives the promotional techniques of HTP products (IQOS and glo) in the Czech Republic.
METHODS: We conducted qualitative research using semi-structured...
Rolová, G., Eide, D., Gabrhelík, R. et al. Gender differences in physical morbidity in opioid agonist treatment patients: population-based cohort studies from the Czech Republic and Norway. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 47 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00557-8
Background: Physical health problems are common in people receiving opioid agonist treatment (OAT). A study was conducted on these health issues in OAT patients in the Czech Republic and Norway from 2010 to 2019, with a focus on gender differences.
Methods: In this study, it was a population-based cohort study that linked multiple health records to investigate physical diseases (using ICD-10 codes) in patients receiving OAT in the Czech Republic (4,280 patients) and Norway (11,389 patients) from 2010 to 2019. A gender-stratified analysis was performed.
On July 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual Ministerial-level meeting to launch a Global Coalition to address Synthetic Drug Threats.
جمعرات یکم جون کو ڈبلیو ایچ او نے منشیات پر انحصار پر ماہرین کی کمیٹی (ای سی ڈی ڈی) انفارمیشن ریپوزٹری کا آغاز کیا ، جو صحت کے پیشہ ور افراد اور منشیات کی پالیسی کے ماہرین کو ای سی ڈی ڈی کے ذریعہ جائزہ لئے گئے 450 سے زیادہ مادوں پر تمام تکنیکی رپورٹس تک آزادانہ طور پر رسائی حاصل کرنے کے لئے ایک ہی قابل تلاش ڈیٹا بیس فراہم کرتا ہے۔
Kočvarová, L., & Barták, M. (2022). Analysis of the media image and presentation of direct and hidden advertising of alcohol in selected Czech mass communication media. Study protocol. Adiktologie, 22(4), 264–271. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2022-004-0006
INTRODUCTION: The study protocol is focused on qualitative and quantitative analysis and reflection of the media image and presentation of direct and hidden alcohol advertising in the Czech mass media, with an emphasis on social network platforms with a high degree of influence on young people. It responds to the need for verified resource points for discussion of the effectiveness and extent of the existing statutory regulation of alcoholic beverage advertising and methods for its possible tightening.
METHODS: For the analysis of traditional (printed) media, the method of content analysis...
Rychlá, K., & Šťastná, L. (2022). Psychoactive prescription drug abuse: Selected psychological symptoms and quality of life in addiction treatment. Study protocol. Adiktologie, 22(4), 258–263. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2022-004-0002
پس منظر: چیک جمہوریہ میں نفسیاتی نسخے کی ادویات کا غلط استعمال تیزی سے عام ہو گیا ہے. ان منشیات میں سکون آور ادویات، ہپنوٹکس، انزیولائٹکس (بینزوڈیازپائنز اور زیڈ-ہپنوٹکس) اور اوپیوئڈز شامل ہیں۔ ان نسخے والی ادویات کی لت میں مبتلا مریض طویل مدتی استعمال سے وابستہ علامات ظاہر کرتے ہیں ، خاص طور پر نفسیاتی اور جسمانی مسائل ، نیند میں خلل ، کمزور علمی کارکردگی ، اور چڑچڑاپن۔ ان کی ضروریات کے لئے لچکدار جواب کی ضرورت ہے.
مقصد: تحقیق کا مقصد نشے کے علاج میں نفسیاتی منشیات کے عادی افراد کی منتخب نفسیاتی علامات اور معیار زندگی کی وضاحت کرنا ہے۔ تحقیق کے اہم نتائج میں ایک جائزہ مطالعہ اور اعداد و شمار...
The Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC) is looking for volunteers to participate in the pilot testing of the ICAP examination for School and Family Prevention.
وی این جی او سی این وائی این جی او سی اور یو این او ڈی سی سول سوسائٹی یونٹ کے ساتھ مل کر 31 جنوری 2023 کو صبح 8.30 بجے ای سی او ایس او سی پارٹنرشپ فورم 2023 کے حاشیے میں ایک آن لائن سائیڈ ایونٹ کا انعقاد کر رہا ہے۔ اس تقریب کا عنوان ہے: منشیات کی پالیسیوں، کوویڈ 19 اور 2030 ایجنڈے کے حصول میں سول سوسائٹی کا مرکزی کردار
وی این جی او سی مختلف خطوں سے تعلق رکھنے والے 3-4 سول سوسائٹی کے مقررین کی تلاش میں ہے جو اس تقریب میں شرکت کرنا چاہتے ہیں، جو 2030 کے اہداف اور مؤثر، ثبوت پر مبنی منشیات کی پالیسیوں کے لئے اقدامات کی ٹھوس مثالوں پر توجہ مرکوز کریں۔