What is ISSUP?
We are an international network that unites, connects and shares knowledge across the substance use workforce. We aim to make the work of our members as effective as possible through knowledge sharing, training and networking opportunities.
Who is ISSUP for?
ISSUP is for everyone who is doing something to address substance use in a variety of settings. This includes health and treatment professionals, prevention practitioners, market disruption and supply, law enforcement, policy makers, and community-led groups like youth and volunteers.
51,700 ISSUP Members worldwide
Map showing distribution of ISSUP members around the world
News
ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 219 (10 June 2026)
The latest edition of the ISSUP Newsletter features ISSUP's participation at the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) earlier this month. You'll also discover the first episode of ISSUP's new podcast series, Democratising Evidence with Dr David Patton, now live!
Latest Webinars
Ice in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Understanding Methamphetamine Use and Community Responses
ISSUP in Pakistan presents 'Ice in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Understanding Methamphetamine Use
and Community Responses', a webinar with Dr. Sameer Ul Khaliq Jan.
Location Online
Date 16 June 2026
Knowledge Share
The Role of Law Enforcement in the Reduction of Substance Use and Other Behavioral Health Risks: Substance Use as a Focus: United States as an Example
Published by Sloboda, Zili, and Christopher Ringwalt. 2025. “The Role of Law Enforcement in the Reduction of Substance Use and Other Behavioral Health Risks: Substance Use As a Focus: United States As an Example”. International Journal of Police Science 4 (1). https://doi.org/10.56331/ijps.v3i2.9847.
Date 01 May 2025
Knowledge Share
European Drug Report 2026: Trends and Developments
Published by European Union Drugs Agency (2026), European Drug Report 2026: Trends and Developments, https://www.euda.europa.eu/publications/european-drug-report/2026_en
Date 09 Jun 2026
The ISSUP Exchange Podcast
Democratising Evidence with David Patton: From Experience to Leadership Pt. 1
Published by The ISSUP Exchange - Episode 6.1
Date 04 Jun 2026