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.
51615 ISSUP Members worldwide
Map showing distribution of ISSUP members around the world
News
ISSUP Launches New Drug Data Hub
ISSUP is pleased to announce the launch of its new Drug Data Hub, a comprehensive online resource designed to improve access to reliable data and evidence on substance use and drug-related challenges worldwide...
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 TOBACCO CONTROL SCALE 2025 IN EUROPE
The Tobacco Control Scale 2025 shows that progress in tobacco control across Europe has slowed, with more countries recording lower scores than in previous years. Key reasons include the failure to regulate heated tobacco products in the same way as cigarettes and the lack of adjustments to tobacco taxes and prices to keep pace with inflation.
Date 20 May 2026
Knowledge Share
CADCA Advocacy Toolkit – A Guide to Educating Legislators
CADCA’s Guide to Educating Legislators is a practical advocacy toolkit designed to help substance use prevention professionals, coalitions, and community leaders make prevention visible to policymakers. The guide explains how advocates can educate legislators by combining credible data with powerful community stories, building relationships with legislative staff, and presenting clear, concise messages that show why prevention matters.
The ISSUP Exchange Podcast
Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda: Vision, Legacy & The Future of Prevention Pt.4
In the final episode of Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda: Vision, Legacy & The Future of Prevention, the conversation looks ahead and brings the series full circle.
Date 18 Feb 2026