All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

Cocaine-related harms on Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk) are increasingly polysubstance, with fentanyl present in most fatal cocaine overdoses in New York. Nationally, cocaine-involved mortality has nearly doubled since 2018. This fact sheet compiles verified NY/CDC sources and practical steps for families and providers: carry and train on naloxone, arrange benefits/transport to speed placement, screen for co-occurring mental health, and use evidence-based care (Contingency Management + CBT).

ISSUP Colombia presenta su seminario web sobre Evaluación de Programas de prevención en Colombia: evidencia, resultados y lecciones para la prevención del consumo de sustancias en jóvenes.

ISSUP Argentina presenta su seminario web sobre Guía para la respuesta policial en crisis de salud mental relacionada con el consumo de drogas.

Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUP

A special three-part series celebrating 10 years of of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP).  

In this second episode, host Associate...

STANDING IN THE GAP: MY TESTIMONY ON SUICIDE PREVENTION.

Over the years of walking with teenagers and young people, I have come face to face with the silent battles they fight every day. Behind bright smiles and youthful energy, many are...

Abstract

Background:

Screening and brief intervention (SBI), effective in community health care, show inconsistent results in correctional settings (CS). We hypothesized that SBI needs adaptation for the incarcerated population. The study...

Certificate Course in DrugAbuse Prevention Empowering Schools, Families, Communities & Workplaces for a Drug-Free Future This certificate course is designed to equip educators, youth leaders, public servants, and community stakeholders with...

INTRODUCTION

Nearly all chronic substance users enter the criminal justice system at some time in their use career. Drug use is closely associated with crime, and its prevalence among offenders is high (MacCoun et al., 2003; Newcomb et al...

The Publications Office of the European Union provides open access to a broad collection of official EU works. Covering everything from policy updates and statistical analyses to educational tools and research findings, the platform gathers...