Botswana Association of Addiction Professionals - BAAP

26/06/2025

🌍 On this International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the National Children's Council stands united under the theme: "The Evidence is Clear, Invest in Prevention, Break the Cycle. ”. Let’s protect our children and communities by investing in prevention, education, and stronger social systems to combat the devastating impact of drug abuse and trafficking.

Section 60 of the Children's Act emphasizes the protection of children from harmful substances, ensuring their right to a safe and healthy environment. Together, we can empower our youth, break the cycle of organized crime, and build a brighter, drug-free future for Botswana’s children.

Say NO to drug use, YES to prevention, and let’s safeguard the well-being of our next generation. 💙

11/06/2025

🌐Renew Your ICAP Credential Today!🌐

Is your ICAP credential expired? Don’t worry—we’ve made it easier than ever to renew. For the next three months, pay just $25 (normally $50)!

How to Renew:
1️⃣Log in to the CCA portal (https://portal.globalccc.org/)
2️⃣Click "Renew Now"
3️⃣Complete the forms

20/05/2025

Webinar alert !!! Join ISSUP and the International Consortium on Quality (ICQ) tomorrow for a special webinar to mark the launch of 'Managing Drug Use Disorder Treatment Services in Line with International ‘Key Quality Standards’: A Handbook for Managers'.

When: Wednesday, 21st May 2025
Time: 2:00 PM London (BST) | 9 AM Washington D.C. (ET)
Languages: English with live interpretation in Spanish
Register using the link below:
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1404228528676665184

Over the past few years, the international organisations have produced a range of excellent evidence-based guidance and quality standards on drug (use disorder) treatment. But how do the funders, leaders and managers of drug treatment services put this guidance and standards into practice?

The International Consortium on Quality (ICQ) identified a gap in practical advice for managers on how to implement this guidance and standards. ICQ is therefore pleased to launch a ‘Management handbook’ to help fill this implementation gap.

This resource is designed to help leaders and managers transfer current technology on ‘what works’ and what is efficient and ethical management in drug treatment into practice. It enables managers to audit and improve their progress in meeting international key quality standards and improve their outcomes for patients and communities.

The Management Handbook was authored by Annette Dale-Perera with input from ICQ colleges and a group of drug treatment managers from around the globe.

Kindly note this is Part I of a four-part webinar series and we look forward to welcoming you to the event.

19/03/2025

The ISSUP is back!

After a short pause we are delighted to be back with a fresh issue of the ISSUP newsletter for our readers and members.

Read it here ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/issup/issue190

27/02/2025

15/11/2024

This week we were privileged to be part of the Botswana Police Service Youth Dialogue panel discussions under the theme "I AM AFFECTED" BREAKING THE CIRCLE OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE USE,
AND IMPROVING MENTAL HEALTH.

The event was organised by the Gender and Child Protection Unit of the Botswana Police; targeting around 1 thousand newly graduated police officers in preparation to be deployed to their duty stations around the country.

We highlighted the importance of self care in police officers, as this will help them provide better services to the community. ✨️

14/11/2024

Join ISSUP and the Global Recovery Network for an event exploring recovery support systems, recovery strategies, peer service roles, and lived experiences in substance use treatment.

📅 14 November 2024
⏰ 12 PM GMT | 2 PM CAT | 5:30 PM IST
➡️ https://ow.ly/F6hB50U4UOv

30/09/2024

Happy 58 years of Independence Botswana. ✨️

29/06/2024

Representatives from Botswana 🇧🇼 attending the Conference in Thessaloniki, Greece.

27/06/2024

26/06/2024

World Drug Report 2024

Launching!

The 2024 presents the latest info on drug use, production, and trafficking.

Go behind the data and analysis: www.unodc.org/wdr

18/04/2024

Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Self-Led Courses will help you better understand the processes and elements of for substance use disorders (SUDs). Choose from seven courses available in English and Spanish! 👀

Learn more and enrol today 👇
https://www.issup.net/training/online-learning-hub/utc-self-led