Agwogie, M. O., & Bryant, N. (2021). Implementing and evaluating the UPC to promote capacity building among drug demand reduction practitioners in Nigeria: Lessons learned and future directions. Adiktologie, 21 (4), 219–228. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2021-004-0003
BACKGROUND
There has been a growing need to improve the knowledge and skills of addiction practitioners worldwide. The development of the Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) is one effort to address these needs. This paper is the first to report findings from the implementation of the Core: Introduction to the Universal Prevention Curriculum.
AIMS
The aims of this study were to:
(1) consider the feasibility of implementing UPC in Nigeria;
(2) determine whether the programme was delivered as designed;
(3) determine whether training objectives were met;
Zborník, T. S., & Miovský, M. (2021). Comprehensive evaluation of the online life-long education course Prevention and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders for Physicians in the Czech Republic: Study protocol. Adiktologie, 21 (3), 179–183. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2021-003-0004
BACKGROUND
The course Prevention of Harmful Substance Use and Addiction Treatment is an integral and mandatory part of postgraduate medical education in the Czech Republic. Its aim is to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and competences (learning outcomes) for good medical practice, screening and brief intervention. The course includes an international curriculum for treatment and prevention in addictology and a comparison with competency models. Part of the course is also testing attitudes with a focus on discrimination related to substance use.
Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference–the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 30thAnnual Meeting that will be held in-person May 31 – June 3, 2022. This year’s theme is “Realizing the Power of...
"Forward: A Free guide to support the Wellbeing of Youth and Adults who have been Impacted by a Parent's Drug or Alcohol use."
The newly released guide, Forward, is the first of its kind. It is intended to increase a youth's understanding of their experiences with a parent's drug or alcohol use while empowering them to use their incredible resilience to move forward with hope and healing.
Included in it are details on stress, the brain, triggers, coping, intergenerational healing, and reconnecting to ourselves, our community, and our culture, with stories of youth and adults with lived...
Podemos ver que es muy importante la participacion del maestro en la prevencion de las adicciones en los jovenes, especial mente en los estudiantes, ya que al tenerlos a varios se puede conversar con ellos ,establecer espectativas claras y practicar el rechazo , hablar de las consecuencias del consumo .
Tratar de que tengan un pensamiento critico y asi evitar el consumo.
On Saturday, 20 November to celebrate World Children’s Day, UNODC is launching Listen First: Science of Skills.
The new materials, Science of Skills, feature four animated characters with ‘super skills’ that correlate to social and emotional learning. The characters solve problems, help others and develop skills such as decision-making, stress management, planning and goal setting and communication, in five short videos. Each video is supported by two Science Sheets, highlighting competencies that help children to grow healthy and safe.
Super Skills promotes social and emotional learning...
Substance use can affect workers of all ages; therefore, the workplace may play a vital role in preventing substance abuse throughout their careers. In fact, the workplace has a potential role in promoting the prevention and reducing the substance related problems. In addition, it is important that substance use related challenges should be recognized as health issues at work, treated as any other health issue, and covered by health-care organizations.
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...
UNODC PTRS is looking for civil society service providers offering drug use disorder treatment or prevention services in humanitarian settings, all over the world.
Vui lòng gửi bài dự thi cho tất cả các cuộc gọi (Giấy tờ, Hội thảo trước hội nghị, Áp phích quốc tế NIDA, Nhóm lợi ích đặc biệt) trước ngày 15 tháng 11 năm 2021.
The abstract submission deadline EXTENDED! Abstract submissions for our event taking place online and in person in Abu Dhabi: 11-16th May, 2022 has been extended to 31st October! Find out more about the event and submit your abstract: issup.net/event2022
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!
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".
