ISSUP_Lebanon

We are thrilled to report that the “Art of Healing" Global Event in Thessaloniki was a resounding success! With 800 participants from 123 countries, it was a week filled with insightful discussions, impactful workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.

See our newsletter to catch up on the latest news and more.

➡️ https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue176

We hope you enjoy our first Newsletter of 2024. Click the link below for essential training updates, research, and must-read publications.
https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue164

As we bid farewell to 2023, we wish to express our deepest gratitude to each member of the ISSUP community for your support, dedication, and exceptional contributions throughout the year.

See our latest newsletter for a review of 2023 and lots more!

https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue163

The latest ISSUP Newsletter is out! Join us in shaping ISSUP by taking part in our member survey: https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue155

Illicitly-manufactured synthetic drugs are under the spotlight this month following the launch of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats. Read all about this and more in our newsletter https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue153

Check out the latest ISSUP newsletter to catch up with news and developments from around the world:
https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue152

Our latest newsletter features an update from the Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit, a new Reading List on the topic of co***ne, and lots more.

Read it here 👇
https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue149

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ICYMI watch last week's ISSUP Lebanon webinar with Wadih Maalouf, Prevention Prog. Coordinator at UNODC, and Alex Butchart, WHO Prevention Unit Head: ' interventions in the context of : New guidelines and a call for action'.

Available here: https://www.issup.net/knowledge-share/resources/2023-04/parenting-interventions-context-prevention-new-guidelines-and

Don't miss the next ISSUP Lebanon webinar! The event will look at parenting interventions in the context of with presentations by Wadih Maalouf (UNODC) and Alexander Butchart (WHO).

⏰ Thurs, 18 May at 2PM UK | 4PM Lebanon
🔗 http://ow.ly/aJyN50Oj4hz

The latest ISSUP newsletter features updates on , research, and global efforts to address substance use disorders.

Stay informed on the latest developments in the field: https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue148

As we move into May, here are some exciting ISSUP online events to look forward to. Mark the dates in your calendar and click the links for more info:

✅ 8 May: ISSUP Botswana presents: 'Botswana Situation on Substance Use Disorders: Efforts Towards Drug Demand Reduction' http://ow.ly/azgy50OfOgU

✅ 18 May: ISSUP Lebanon and Mentor Arabia present: 'Parenting interventions in the context of prevention: New guidelines and a call for action'
http://ow.ly/gSFh50OfOgW

✅ 23 May: ISSUP Italy presents: 'Early exposure to cannabis and long-lasting consequences in the brain'
http://ow.ly/JXNZ50OfOgT

✅ 25 May: Join the second session of our series on stigma: 'Stigma, Family and Community'
http://ow.ly/gCcl50OfOgV

ISSUP has reached an incredible milestone - we now have over 30,000 members worldwide! 😍
http://ow.ly/SjhG50NGWaA

See our latest newsletter for a guest feature on resilience and self-care by Dr. Amer Kaissi.

Plus your fortnightly roundup of news and events from around the world.

https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue141

📣 Don't miss this webinar with Dr. Amer Kaissi! Get take-home tips for self-resilience in , including self-care, caring for others and evidence-based strategies for avoiding burnout.

⏰ 2PM UK | 8am U.S. Central Time
📅 Thurs, 2 Feb
🔗 http://ow.ly/zm4X50MsAMM

In the latest instalment of "Voices", Dr Nora Volkow talks to the UNODC team about the ‘ of Skills,’ and the importance of social and emotional skill development in substance use . Read the here: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/listen-first/voices/dr--nora-volkow.html

📣 Save the date for the next ISSUP Global event! Jeff Lee covers the basics of in a unique presentation that brings the subject to life through the analogy of football/soccer!

📅 Tuesday, 15 Nov 2022
Register: http://ow.ly/p7jm50LplFx

We hope to see lots of you there!

Mental health and substance use issues are commonly linked. The latest ISSUP Reading List offers information and resources on the complex topic of 'dual diagnosis' and co-ocurring conditions, which can be challenging for treatment services.

Explore the resources here: https://www.issup.net/knowledge-share/resources/2022-10/mental-health-and-substance-use-reading-list

The first October 2022 ISSUP is out! Learn about the re-establishment of the ISSUP Philippines National Chapter, activities at the recent EUSPR Conference and more!
https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue134

The theme of on 10 October is 'Make and wellbeing for all a global priority'.

To celebrate this worldwide activation, ISSUP UK, ISSUP Indonesia and ISSUP Pakistan invite you to join a Webinar discussing challenges in reaching vulnerable populations and individuals experiencing substance use and mental health problems. Book your place here 👉 http://ow.ly/aT0N50KWUgU

Media-based campaigns designed to discourage substance use have not fared well. Join us for a webinar with Dr. William Crano and learn about using the EQUIP framework to create effective messages.

📅 6 Oct @ 3:30 UK | 5:30 Lebanon
🔗 http://ow.ly/azi750KQ9xz

📣 Our latest newsletter is out! In this edition we welcome ISSUP Malaysia National Chapter and bring you details of the forthcoming webinar from ISSUP South Africa.
https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue133

Hi everyone! In our first newsletter of September 2022 we are thrilled to present two recently published pieces of research and some very interesting resources and events to explore.

We hope you enjoy it! 👇
https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue132

Want to learn something new this week about science-based substance use prevention? Take a look at our latest Reading List on supporting children and youth https://www.issup.net/knowledge-share/resources/2022-08/supporting-children-and-youth-reading-list