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ISSUP Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use: Understanding the Connection and Promoting Trauma-Informed Prevention in Nigeria

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ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 28th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Understanding the Connection and Promoting Trauma-Informed Prevention in Nigeria'.

This webinar will provide a comprehensive understanding of the trauma-substance use connection, highlighting the urgent need for integrated, trauma-informed interventions in Nigeria. Participants will explore:

• The complex interplay between trauma and substance us
• Types of trauma (acute, chronic, complex) and their impact on mental health
• Substance use as a maladaptive emotional coping mechanism
• Neurobiological pathways linking trauma and addiction
• Co-occurring disorders (trauma and substance use) and treatment complexities.