Solace: The Official Newsletter of Nigerian Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals: Vol. 4 / 2020

2020·17.2 MB·English

ISSUP

NIGERIA

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF SUBSTANCE USE
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROFES

ISSUP Nigeria AGM/Scientific Conference

Professional Code of Ethics and Standards
for ISSUP Nigeria Chapter

State Coordinators in Focus
ISSUP Kaduna State in Focus
CONTENTS

ISSUP Nigeria Annual General Meeting/Scientific Conference
Pagel

‘State Coordinators in Focus
Page2

ISSUP Kaduna State in Focus
Page 4

Professional Code of Ethics and Standards for ISSUP.
Nigeria Chapter
Pages

ISSUP Nigeria Bi-monthly webinar
Page

ISSUP Nigeria News
Page10

Upcoming Events/Trainings and Conferences
Page10

Editorial Board
(r.8awo0. James, Publicity Secretary/Mobilization
[Mr Chrisibe, Asst Publicity Secretary/Mobilzation
Mr. Ejkeme M. Oguej, Public Relations Officer,
Kaduna State Branch
ISSUP NIGERIA 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING/SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

Ue tothe effect ofthe COVID-19 pandemic and the need to adhere to guidelines and protocol
as regards gatherings in excess of 50 persons, the 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of
ISSUP Nigeria held virtually on Tuesday, 20th October, 2020
(ver 80 members and executives of ISSUP Nigeria attended the event, chaired by the President, Or.
Martin Agwogie. Two presentations; Building a multidisciplinary network of drug demand reduction
practtioners'and The ale of parents in evidence-based substance abuse prevention’ were delivered
bbyDr B.0.Jamesand Mrs. 1. Odilirespectively

The President noted that membership growth, increased states coverage (24 out of 36 states including
the FCT with executive constituted in 22 states), collaboration with the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency (NOLEA), Federal ministry of Health (FMol}), United Nations Office on Drugs and
Crime (UNODC), Network of Civil Society on Drugs, have been highlights of achievements in the
preceding year He aso noted thathe had been appointed into the Board of Directors of ISSUP Global
with opportunities developing for partnerships with Nigerian Universities on addition courses SSUP
"Nigeria has also sustained advocacy through its regular newsletter ‘SOLACE.

The AGM allowed for robust discourse on membership drive, financing, stakeholder engagement at
Federal and state levels for the coming year, as restrictions following the resolution of the pandemic

Screenshot from the meeting
STATE CO-ORDINATORS IN FOCUS

‘. Nduanya is @ Consultant Psychiatrist at the
Department of Psychological Medicine,
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH),

Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu. She isa fellow of the West African

College of Physician (FWACP).

In addition to her Fellowship in Psychiatry, she has

completed the Leadership and Management in Health

course (University of Washington Global Health) and

Substance Abuse Counselling and Treatment Process

(SACT) course (Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro,

Abeokuta), She has also received numerous trainings in

the field of Addiction Treatment and Prevention; United

Nations Ofice on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) taining on

assessment, screening and treatment planning,

Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC), and Universal

Prevention Curriculum (UPC) Core and School-Based

Dr. Ujunwa Nduanya

trackvaining
She is @ National Trainer in the Universal Prevention Curriculum in Addiction, 2 Drug Demand
Reduction Professional member of the International Society for Substance Use Prevention and
Treatment Professionals (ISSUP) and the coordinator, ISUP in EnuguState.

harm. Alyy is clinical pharmacist withthe
Xara state government and works at Chi
Service Hosp lori. Sh is also a community
development practioner dedicated to raising
awareness and advocacy on drug abuse especially =
among young people through her NGO, Crystal Clear
Living Steam Foundation, She obtained a Bachelor of ‘=
Pharmacy degree from Olabis| Onabanjo University,
(gun Stat, She is a member of several professional
bodies including Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria
(PSN), International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
and a member of Kwara State Orug Control Commitee
{KS0CC) she has received several traningsincuding the
Universal Prevention Curiam (UPC. She has earned

Pharm. Grace Aliyu

several commendations a a result of her advocacy

efforts in drug abuse from different organizations
Including fi 360, Institute of Human Virology. She isa Orug Demand Reduction Professional member
ofthe International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP) andthe
Coordinator, SSUPinkwara tate
Mr. Obasse, Asu Benedict

+. Obasse isa senior psychologist working in
substance abuse treatment unit of the
Federal Neuro-Psychatric Hospital Calabar,

Cross River State, He holds a@ Sein Generaland Applied
Psychology (2006), and an M.Sc in Organizational
Psychology (2012) from the University of Jos, Plateau
State. He is an internationally certified addiction
professional (ICAP). A Member of Mental Health
Alliance, Research Coordinator/M&E Mental Health
Scale Up in Nigeria, Volunteer Psychologist University of
Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) Diabetes Treatment
Center, a Drug Demand Reduction Professional Member
of International Society of Substance Use Prevention
and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP), and the
Coordinator, SSUP in Cross River State.

ISSUP NIGERIA CHAPTER MEMBERS
AND STAKEHOLDERS
ISSUP KADUNA STATE IN FOCUS.

SUP Kaduna state branch led by the state coordinator, Fatima A. Popoola paid curtesy viststo the

National Orug Law Enforcement Agency (NOLEA), Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Kaduna

Kaduna state and to an Honorary member of ISSUP, Dr. Bashir Adam Yakasa. The state branch of
ISSUP also organized 2 workshop for members and stakeholders in drug demand reduction on
“parenting skils and prevention of drug addiction in teenagers”. Photos on the visits and event
attached,

The State Commander NDLEA, Mr: Uche Iyke, and the ISSUP Kaduna State Coordinator, Fatima A,
Popoola, 3rfrom the right with some executive members of ISSUP Kaduna tateand NDLEA officials,

The Medical Director FNPHK, Prof. Abdulkareem J. Yusuf at the middle, ISSUP Kaduna State
Coordinator, Fatima. Abiola, ath rom the left and other executives of SSUP Kaduna state
Fromleft Rachael ohn, Ejikeme M Oguel Dr Bashir. Yakasal
Margaret Julius

Stakeholders at the Workshop
EXCERPT FROM ISSUP NIGERIA CHAPTER CODE OF ETHICS
AND STANDARDS GENERAL CODE OF ETHICS.

to guide all aspects of the work. Consequently, in order to protect heath and safety of clients and
the public, while promoting quality of services provided to them, we have adopted the following
code of ethics for members.

1. Firstdonoharm. Practitioners/professionals shall provide evidence-based servicestoclients
within the limits of theirresources and competence.

2. Service providers or practitioners shall assert the ethical principles of autonomy andjustice a3
{guide totheir professional conduct.

3. Service providers or practitioners shallnot discriminate against clientsbased on race religion,
‘age, gender, disability, nationality or economic condition.

‘4. Practitioners shall maintain objectivity and integrity and uphold the highest standard in their
5. Practitioners shall maintain national standards of competency which promote the bestinterest
oftheirclient,of themselves, ofthe profession and the society at large. Professionals shall
recognize the need for ongoing education asa component of professional competency.

6. Shallnot receive funding from tobacco cor drug promotion companies and organizations, or
engage either asa Board/Directoror conflicting activites with such companies/organization.
‘And any offer elated tothe above mentioned shouldbe declined by the practitioner.

7. Professionals shal respect the bes interest and promote the welfare ofthe person or group
with whom they work

8. Service providers or professionals shall protectclients'rightsand shallnot disclose confidential
Information acquired during treatment, teaching or investigations without the consent ofthe
client,

9. Professionals shall safeguard the integrity of the counselling relationship and shall ensure that
the clienthas reasonable access toeffectve treatment

410. _ Service providers or professionals shallnot exploit current or former clientsin any manner for
‘ersonalor agency (organization) gains.

111, _ Professionals shallnot under any circumstances involve in sexual/romantic, business
‘lationship with clients

12, _ Professionals shallterminate the counsellingrelationship when tis not benefiting the client.

413, Professionals shall uphold the legal and accepted codes of conduct which pertaintothe
profession.

14. Professionals shall not give false assurances or make comments or publicstatements which are
not reflective ofthe current scientific understanding of substance use disorder and ts
treatment.

15. Professionals shall assign redittoallwho have contributed tothe published material and for
the work upon which the publication isbased.

16. Professionals shall abide and uphold these standards nthe conductof the profession. Any
Violation thereof shallbe subjectto disciplinary action from the Committee or revocation of
their credential

17, Professionals shallnot use or abuse any ilicitsubstancets)

| tis imperative to align our ethics and standards with international framework of ethical principles
18, Professionals shalladheretoallthe code of ethics mentioned above and breach of any ofthese
codes mayleadtodlsciplinary actions

18. _ Professionalshaving knowledge about possible ethical violation should report ittohis
supervisor, employer or the national body.

HUMAN RIGHTS
1. Patient's/client’s preferences should be giving priority when deciding where they will access

2. Patients shouldhave the right to choose between avallable options and no interventions shall
be imposed onapatient/client.

3. Proceduresand safeguards must ein place to prevent detention and ny treatment without
{freeandinformed consent.

4. Admission and treatmentof clients must be based onthe freeandinformed consent of service

5. Service usersshallbe freeto exercise ther legal rights and are given the support they may
require toexercse their legal capacity.

6. Clearand comprehensive information about the rights of service users sgiventoclientsinboth
written and erbalform atintake.

7. Service userscan nominate and consult witha support person or group oftheir own choosing
on decisions about admission, treatment and personal legal, and financialorother affairs, and
the people selected are recognized by staff

8. Service userscan communicate freely and ther rightto privacy respected

9. Telephones, letters, e-mails and the internet re freely available to service users

10. Clients shallbe ree romallformsof abuse.

11. Service providers should strive to provide separate services for key populations: adolescents,
physically challenged persons, women, children and pregnant women

12. _ Services shallbe provided.as an alternative to penal sanctions withthe Client's consent.

13. Unlawful detentionand forced labour shallbe avoided.

CONSENT

1. Before providinga service, practitioners should secure the informed consent ofthe person
concerned (or ther legal representatives) -and must takeallreasonablestepsto ensure that
‘thenature ofthe service, and anticipated consequences, ae adequately understood by the
dlient.

2. Written consent mus alwaysbe secured fora person'sinvolvementinresearch-and
Information about the purpose or nature ofa research study shouldbe withheld only where
thisis approved by an appropriately constituted ethical committee made up of other
practitioners and ay representatives.

3. Practitioners must recognise that in some situations a person's capacity togive valid consent
‘maybe diminished and should take thsin to account before agreeing to provide service,
Practitioners must never use any form of coercion to obtain consent.

4. Practitioners must not make false or exaggerated claims about the effectiveness of the services
‘they are providing, nor should theyascribe unusual powers to themselves.
5. _feonditions are imposed upon the continuation ofa service, they musthave the approvalofa
senior colleague or supervisor and be considered tobe clearly consistent with the
practitioner's professional esponsibltes. Such conditions must alvaysbe clearly explained to
the client.

6. Practitioners must recognise and uphold client's rightto withdraw consent at any time.

CONFIDENTIAUTY

1. Personallyidentiiableinformation about clients should normallybe disclosed toothersonly
with the valid informed consent ofthe person concerned or theirlegalrepresentatves) -and
‘the boundaries and limits ofconfidentialty should be explained clearly before any service's
provided.

2. Wherea practitioner holdsa sincere belief that. client poses a serious sot harm to
themselves or others, or where obliged bylaw, a practitioner may be requiredtodisclose
personallyidentiable information without the client's consent, Before breaking
confidentiality, however practitioners shouldstillseek to secure valid consent for disclosure
from the person concerned and should consult with their supervisor or a senior colleague
here thisisnot provided- except where the practitioner judges that any delay this might
cause would presenta significant rsktolfeor health, or place the practitionerin contravention
ofthelaw.

3. Information identifying clients must never be published (for examplein anarticleor book),
without their written agreement (or thatof theirlegal representatives)

4. Practitioners shallot share on print, electronic, social or any other medium the picture of
person who use drugsor in recovery for druguseintheircentre/facilitywithouta written
consent ofthe client/patient. Also shallnot share same when received from external sources

5. _Allreasonable steps shouldbe takento ensure that any records relating toclientsarekept
secure from unauthorized access and the requirements of the Data Protection Act should be
complied with atalltimes.

Welcome to the Editorial Board of
ISSUP Nigeria Chapter