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The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Webinar reflection: Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery
ISSUP, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, has launched a new Global Recovery Network webinar series to spotlight diverse perspectives on recovery. The first webinar featured Dr. Haner Hernández, a respected expert in the...
Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders
The WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders provides a comprehensive snapshot of global trends in alcohol consumption, related harms, and national policy responses, alongside the availability...
UNODC World Drug Report 2025: Global instability compounding social, economic and security costs of the world drug problem
A new era of global instability has intensified challenges in addressing the world drug problem, empowering organized crime groups and pushing drug use to historically high levels, says the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in the World Drug Report 2025 launched today.
Alcohol Use Among Adults in Greece and Kazakhstan: Results from an Online Research
ISSUP Greece and ISSUP Kazakhstan present a presentation of the results from an online study on alcohol use among adults in Greece and Kazakhstan.
Transforming Primary Care in Lagos: How SBIRT Training is Addressing Nigeria's Substance Use Crisis
Breaking barriers and building capacity in Africa's most populous city.
Article titled "Psychiatric complications in adolescent methamphetamine use in Pakistan: A case series" is scientific article highlighting the need of our to raise awareness about the ripple effects of methamphetamine in youth
Methamphetamine use has become an epidemic among Pakistani youth in education institutions and communities and has adverse short-term and long-term effects on individuals. The present case series is a qualitative exploration of psychiatric...
Guiding Principles of Recovery
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar titled Guiding Principles of Recovery.
Educating medical and nursing students to provide mental health, neurological and substance use care: A practical guide for pre-service education
Pre-service education sets the foundation for preparing health professionals to provide services within health systems. Educating medical and nursing students to provide mental health, neurological and substance use care: A practical guide...
MI in Action: Turning Conversations into Change Pt. 2
What does it really mean to “step back” in a helping conversation? And how can practitioners cultivate genuine curiosity and empathy while still focusing on change?
In this second episode of our four-part ISSUP Exchange series, Dr. Goodman...
The Spark Behind MI: Stephen Rollnick on the Origins of Motivational Interviewing Pt. 1
If you've ever wondered how Motivational Interviewing (MI) came to be and why it remains essential across so many fields today, join Dr Goodman Sibeko in a compelling four-part conversation with Professor Stephen Rollnick, clinical...
Improving reach and access to health promotion and preventive services for vulnerable children and adolescents
Across Europe, one in four children faces poverty or social exclusion, with vulnerable groups—such as migrants, refugees, and children from disadvantaged families—bearing the greatest burden. These disparities were worsened by the COVID-19...
Psychologists are innovating to tackle substance use by building new alliances in treatment efforts
Recent data from the U.S. highlights a concerning rise in substance use and related harms. In 2022, over 109,000 drug overdose deaths were recorded—a 54% increase since 2019. The majority involved illicit fentanyl, often mixed with...
Highlights from the 2025 UNODC World Drug Report
ISSUP in collaboration with UNODC present a webinar highlighting key findings from the 2025 edition of the UNODC World Drug Report. The session is presented by Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Tobacco treatment billing and tobacco use disorder diagnosis in healthcare settings in the United States: an analysis of South Carolina medicaid claims
Background
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Although Medicaid covers tobacco cessation treatments, smoking rates remain much higher among Medicaid beneficiaries (30%) compared to those with private...
Smoking and bladder cancer: insights into pathogenesis and public health implications from a bibliometric analysis (1999–2023)
Background
Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. Harmful substances in tobacco smoke can damage cells and lead to cancer. Understanding this link is important for better prevention and treatment.
Objective
This study...
Impact Survey
This survey is a collaborative effort by ICUDDR, NECPAM and ISAM. Together, we are trying to assess the impact recent reductions in funding have had to the workforce of fields dealing with substance use related issues.
Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar, "Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery."
Understanding Gambling Addiction and Its Links to Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health in Kenya.
ISSUP Kenya presents its webinar on Understanding Gambling Addiction and Its Links to Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health in Kenya.
Predictors of Participation in Prenatal Substance Use Assessment, Counseling, and Treatment Among Pregnant Individuals in Prenatal Settings Who Use Cannabis
Abstract
Objectives
Assessment and counseling are recommended for individuals with prenatal cannabis use. We examined characteristics that predict prenatal substance use assessment and counseling among individuals who screened positive...
What is the ISSUP Nurses Network?
A New Era for the ISSUP Nurses Network: Rekindling a Global Force for Addiction Care
