African & Middle East Congress on Addiction

AMECA; a global org promoting research & training in the field of addiction & mental health in Africa & MENA regions

[African & Middle East Congress on Addiction @AMECA2020]

New AMECA Special Interest Group (SIG) on women and children. For more information read more here
https://t.co/sjRbFsDlUZ

[UMN Stress Lab @UMNStress]

Postdoc opportunity
Launch your independent career! A fantastic #postdoc opportunity in #psychology (#stress & #addiction research) is waiting. World-class mentors & resources for you to publish and win grants. #postdoc #academic. Apply here https://t.co/qzUxTm2aPm jobID: 369210

[African & Middle East Congress on Addiction @AMECA2020]

The AMECA website is working again, and latest materials will be added soon. https://t.co/ORRYq8Hfs0

[African & Middle East Congress on Addiction @AMECA2020]

AMECA symposium on stress and brain health (Beni Mellal, Morocco)

[University of Minnesota Medical School @umnmedschool]

The U of M Medical School received a $2.8 million R01 grant from the @NIH for a project exploring the potential of CBD in easing stress and tobacco withdrawal symptoms.

Read more about the study ➡️: https://t.co/3rIkHzSjeF.

#CBD | #StopSmoking

[UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section @UNODC_PTRS]

Read our latest webstory on #FriendsInFocus
We hit a milestone in June, through the 3rd Informal Technical Consultation, where youth contributed to shaping the future of💊use prevention!
Let's continue to #Empower youth as partners in building a safer🌍

https://t.co/6u0Hm48m74

[ISSUP @issupnet]

Join GRN's 6th Dialogue session on 'Cultivating Recovery Capital' with David Best and Boro Goic. Spanish translation provided!

📅 July 11, 2024
⏰ 8-9am Washington DC
➡️ https://t.co/PaGrZoeY9f

[Mustafa al'Absi @ProfalAbsi]

Congratulations to our lab members @UMNStress & collaborators at UMN @umnmedschool & @JohnsHopkins for another great achievement. Our 2nd competitive R01 renewal - 3rd cycle is funded by @NIDAnews. I am so proud of you all. Now, to delivering high-quality and important science.

[UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy @UNODC_SDS]

🎬Gain expert insights straight from the resource creators in the 🆕 #Spotlight feature of the @UN Toolkit on #SyntheticDrugs!

In this #Spotlight, @ValverdeAntoni0 talks about the latest resources developed by @CRIMJUST_UNODC on controlled deliveries. https://t.co/1QdrMltEyZ

[UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section @UNODC_PTRS]

#KnowYourStandards! Let’s start with the #EthicalStandardsOfCare

1. All #druguse disorder #treatment #services should respect #HumanRights & the dignity of patients

https://t.co/oaaMhVQHRH

#Principle2
#KnowYourStandards

[UN Office on Drugs & Crime @UNODC]

The #UNGA has declared 15 November as the International Day for the Prevention of and Fight Against All Forms of Transnational Organized Crime.

This crucial step is an opportunity to raise awareness and improve global cooperation to combat these crimes.

[UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section @UNODC_PTRS]

Today, the #UNODCWHO_ISN scientists 👨‍🔬👩‍🔬are meeting to work on a statement to be presented at #CND67 plenary on the importance of providing #prevention, #treatment & #care of #substance use disorders for #adolescents 🧑👩

[Mustafa al'Absi @ProfalAbsi]

We are looking for a postdoctoral scholar with expertise/interest in #stress #psychobiology. Lots of opportunities @umnmedschool to publish and develop grants. Please apply here
https://t.co/PoGnr7UEiv.
Please share to those interested.
DMs are welcome.

[UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section @UNODC_PTRS]

The #UNODCWHO_ISN convened a 2nd preparatory meeting to prepare for #CND67

A statement on #prevention, #treatment & #care of substance use disorders among #adolescents will be presented at #CND67 to #UN Member States

[African & Middle East Congress on Addiction @AMECA2020]

To join the meeting: https://t.co/iiHsouDMkP

Room Passcode: jytiVO01

* Room passcode will be required in order to join the meeting.

[African & Middle East Congress on Addiction @AMECA2020]

AMECA conference in East Africa is starting tomorrow. A zoom link will be shared soon with those interested in joining virtually @umnmedschool @Tum001Ke @UMNStress @AMECA2020 @ProfalAbsi

[UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs @UNODC_CND]

It’s Day 5️⃣ of #CND66!

📋 Preparations for the mid-term review of the progress made in implementing all int’l drug policy
commitments, to be held in 2024

Follow it live ➡️ https://t.co/pIL1CBdcEL

[UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section @UNODC_PTRS]

And that is a wrap!
Congratulations to the #youths on their compelling joint Statement, well done!
🔗https://t.co/GjEraIw1IH
We are delighted to see the youth community grow, and look forward to more youth in the years to come.
Adieu #YouthForum2023.

[UNODC Prevention Treatment Rehabilitation Section @UNODC_PTRS]

In preparation to 66th #CND, #scientists discussed #science on strengthening #treatment of #substance use disorders in #prison settings at the 2023 Informal Scientific Network #ISN meeting

#Coercion2Cohesion #Health4Justice #IntDUDTXStandards

[African & Middle East Congress on Addiction @AMECA2020]

@DGHRI2 @ProfalAbsi

[African & Middle East Congress on Addiction @AMECA2020]

The #AMECA conference is to open soon. We are grateful for the many partners who have put together an impressive program.