The 19th International Congress of Psychiatry, the 7th International Congress of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and 4th International Congress on Addiction Psychiatry and Dual Diagnosis, will be held from 11-13 June, 2024.
Saleh, E.A., Klapprott, F., Heinz, A. et al. Challenges in substance use treatment as perceived by professionals and Arabic-speaking refugees in Germany. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 18, 69 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-023-00576-5
Background
This study explores substance use (SU) and substance use disorders (SUDs) among Arabic-speaking refugees in Germany. The research investigates the challenges and experiences related to SU treatment from the perspectives of both refugees and professionals.
Methods
Qualitative interviews were conducted with 26 participants, including 13 refugees and 13 professionals, between 2020 and 2021 in Berlin. Refugees, aged 21 to 52, were individually interviewed in rehabilitation centers, with an average of 6.3 years in Germany. Professionals, aged 22 to 66 with 5 to 9 years of experience...
The NIDA International Program will bring together attendees from around the globe for the in-person 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14-17 in Montreal, Canada.
The Forum research symposium, poster session, and...
Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests
Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024
Present your international drug use and addiction research during the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17, 2024, in Montreal, Canada.
The NIDA International Program invites research poster abstract submissions and travel award applications from researchers around the world. Join for the Forum research symposium, interactive workshops, the poster session, and networking activities.
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...
د لارښوونو هر فصل یو مختلف ساحه ، موضوع یا ترتیب پوښی چې د الکول ستونزو سره د خلکو ملاتړ او درملنې لپاره مهم دی. هر فصل د موضوع په اړه اصلی ټکی لنډیز کوی ، ښه تمرین او لارښود په ګوته کوی ، او تاسو ته وایی چې تاسو څنګه کولی شئ په خپل خدمت کې لارښود پلی کړئ.
سازمانی غبرګونونه هڅول کیږی. دا به موږ سره مرسته وکړی چې د سازمانونو د اجماع نظریاتو باندې پوه شو او معلومات په اسانۍ سره پروسس...
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 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.
We are pleased to share that ISSUP actively participated in the first ISAM Francophone Hybrid Regional Meeting held on June 23, 2023, at the Université Saint-Joseph in Beirut, Lebanon.
On Thursday, June 1st, the WHO launched the Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) Information Repository, which provides health professionals and drug policy experts with a single searchable database to freely access all technical reports on over 450 substances reviewed by the ECDD.