Diana Crossan

Evaluating the Efficacy of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) on Craving Reduction and Relapse Prevention in Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Abdullahi Abdulwahab Yakubu
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Background:

High relapse rates in alcohol (AUD) and opioid (OUD) use disorders remain a major treatment challenge. This study investigated the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for sustained craving reduction and relapse prevention in a Nigerian cohort.

Methods:

In this randomized controlled trial, 300 participants with AUD or OUD were assigned to active or sham rTMS groups. All received standard cognitive-behavioral therapy. The active group underwent 20 sessions of 10 Hz rTMS over the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Primary...

Diana Crossan

Connecting Sectors Creating Impact: A Community-Driven Drug Abuse Prevention Model From Ewu-Ekiti, Nigeria

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Lydia Adza Ajayi
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The use of psychoactive substances by young people is a rising environmental health concern in many Nigerian communities. Prevention efforts have shown fragmentation across institutions, thus curtailing their impact. It has therefore, become necessary to fortify collaboration, teamwork, partnership, alliances, etc between and among societal sectors in order to build sustainable and impactful prevention systems. 

This Poster presents a local drug abuse prevention initiative implemented in EWU-EKITI by Lydia's Lifeline Initiative  for Well-being,  a community-based organisation...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Addressing Drug Use in Nigeria Through Supply Reduction: The NDLEA Experience

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 35th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Addressing Drug Use in Nigeria Through Supply Reduction: The NDLEA Experience'.
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Addressing Drug Use in Nigeria Through Supply Reduction: The NDLEA Experience

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ISSUP Nigeria Webinar
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Online
Event Date
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 35th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Addressing Drug Use in Nigeria Through Supply Reduction: The NDLEA Experience'.
Hala Najm

Substance Use and Health Competencies for All Prescribers

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The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)

Developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), the Workforce Competencies provide an evidence-informed framework outlining the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed by professionals working in substance use health. The resource includes technical and behavioural competencies across different proficiency levels, alongside practical tools to support recruitment, performance management, professional development and competency-based workforce planning.

It is a useful resource for practitioners, managers, educators and organisations looking to strengthen...

Radolf Nortey

ISSUP Nigeria Participates in NDLEA Public Drug Exhibit Destruction Exercise

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ISSUP and NDLEA

On Monday, 17 August 2026, ISSUP Nigeria joined key stakeholders at a public drug exhibit destruction exercise conducted by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Lagos State Strategic Command, at Old Navy Town in Ojo, Lagos.

The exercise formed part of the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking and reduce the availability of illicit substances. It also highlighted the importance of coordinated, multisectoral action in addressing Nigeria’s drug challenges.

Key stakeholders in attendance included Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), CON, OFR, Chairman and...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Behavioural Addiction among Youths: Patterns and Innovative strategies for Prevention

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 34th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Behavioural Addiction among Youths: Patterns and Innovative strategies for Prevention'.
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Behavioural Addiction among Youths: Patterns and Innovative strategies for Prevention

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ISSUP Nigeria Webinar flyer
Location
Online
Event Date
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 34th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Behavioural Addiction among Youths: Patterns and Innovative strategies for Prevention'.
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

VibeCheck - An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral; From Screening to Real-World Intervention

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 33rd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'VibeCheck - An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral; From Screening to Real-World Intervention '.
Ositadinma Anyalebechi

Social media as a tool

Ositadinma Anyalebechi -

Social media has been the most tool of reaching a larger number of people round the world, with social media awareness campaigns can reach a larger number of people, in sensitization and prevention of substance use . Our aim here in CLEARMINDAFRICA we move to create a platform where solutions and prevention is our priority. Join us in the nearest future on an outreach that is designed to promote the dangers of substance use . 

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

VibeCheck - An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral; From Screening to Real-World Intervention

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ISSUP Nigeria Webinar flyer
Location
Online
Event Date
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 33rd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'VibeCheck - An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral; From Screening to Real-World Intervention '.
Rasha Abi Hana

Global Organized Crime Index 2025 - Europe Overview

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Global Organized Crime Index 2025
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Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized and Crime

The 2025 Global Organized Crime Index shows that overall crime levels in Europe remain stable, and the region continues to rank among the least affected globally. However, this stability hides a more complex reality, with criminal markets and actors evolving and expanding.

Financial crime is the most widespread threat, driven by online fraud and cross-border schemes, while cybercrime continues to grow, often linked to state-backed or hybrid actors. Drug markets are also shifting, with cocaine and synthetic drugs increasing, while trafficking and smuggling networks remain deeply entrenched.

A...

Rasha Abi Hana

Policy Brief: Scam Centres – Combating a Global Phenomenon

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Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime.

Short Summary

Scam centres are a fast-growing global organized crime threat, generating over $1 trillion in losses in 2024. They use technology and psychological manipulation to target victims worldwide, supported by global criminal networks and easy-to-access tools.

Despite enforcement efforts, scams are expanding and adapting, often moving to low-governance environments and exploiting geopolitical gaps.

Key Actions

  • Increase international coordination and intelligence sharing

  • Pressure safe havens and strengthen regulation of tech and financial platforms

  • Cooperate across...

Hala Najm

Work and Well-Being: A Guide for Addiction Professionals

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The Central East ATTC- Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network managed by the Danya Institute

This guide highlights the critical importance of maintaining personal well-being in a field that is both highly rewarding and emotionally demanding. The guide explores common workplace stressors, such as high caseloads, complex client needs, and organisational pressures, and how these can lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and reduced effectiveness if left unaddressed.

It presents a whole-health approach to well-being, emphasising multiple dimensions including emotional, physical, social, and occupational health, and underscores the shared responsibility between individuals and...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Digital Screening for Substance Use: A Scalable Model from Nigeria

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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 32nd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Digital Screening for Substance Use: A Scalable Model from Nigeria'.
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Digital Screening for Substance Use: A Scalable Model from Nigeria

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ISSUP Nigeria Webinar flyer
Location
Online
Event Date
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 32nd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Digital Screening for Substance Use: A Scalable Model from Nigeria'.
Radolf Nortey

ISSUP Lagos State Branch Conducts School-Based Prevention Outreach at Onike Junior High School

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ISSUP Nigeria Representatives

On 18 February 2026, the ISSUP Lagos State Branch carried out a school-based substance use prevention outreach at Onike Junior High School, Sabo-Yaba, as part of its ongoing commitment to youth-focused prevention and early intervention.

The interactive session was designed to educate students about the risks associated with drug abuse, strengthen informed decision-making, and reinforce the importance of staying focused on their academic and personal goals. Through open and engaging discussions, students were encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences, particularly around peer...

Abdullahi Mukhtar usman

Building safer community is involved youth on drug abuse prevention

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Building safer communities means treating drug abuse as both a public health and a security concern. Prevention, youth engagement, accessible treatment, and strong community support must work alongside smart law enforcement. Addressing substance use as part of broader peacebuilding efforts is key to...
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Youth matters
Law matters
Haruna Lawal Abdullahi

The Role of Compassionate Psychiatry in Addressing Drug Abuse and Mental Health Challenges Among Youth.

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As we face rising cases of drug abuse and mental health crises among young people, there is an urgent need to rethink how we provide care. Psychiatry, when guided by compassion and grounded in science, offers a powerful approach to healing and prevention.

Compassionate psychiatry goes beyond prescribing medication. It means seeing the individual behind the addiction or illness. Many youths turn to drugs not because they are bad, but because they are trying to escape pain, trauma, stress, or depression. If we approach them with judgment, we push them further away. But if we meet them with...

Rasha Abi Hana

Training Team collaboration

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Quick off meeting 16-12-2025

A new chapter in training has begun at ISSUP. A new Training Team has been formed with the goal of improving the accessibility and relevance of ISSUP’s training, while ensuring it reflects the learning needs of members worldwide.

In the early months of its work, the team carried out a training needs assessment to better understand members’ online learning needs. At the same time, the team engaged with several Learning Management System (LMS) providers to explore options for a new platform that supports accessible, high-quality learning. The proposals received are now being reviewed.

This...

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