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Abstract Importance Hospitalization is common among people with opioid use disorder (OUD) and is recognized as a reachable moment to start treatment. Methamphetamine use among people with OUD is associated with decreased linkage to...

A recent study found that medication treatment and mutual help group participation were each associated with more days of abstinence from illicit opioids after jail release. Their combined benefits were less clear and varied across follow-up periods. For ISSUP practitioners, the findings highlight the value of connecting treatment, recovery support and justice services during re-entry. The study does not establish causation, and findings from this US sample may not apply equally in other settings.

Source: https://library.samhsa.gov/product/substance-use-prevention-workforce-results-national-assessment/pep26-03-004 At the direction of the U.S. Congress, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) conducted...

Abstract Background Longitudinal patterns of common substance use in young adulthood may identify risk for later opioid-related and other drug-related harm. We examined whether longitudinal trajectories of alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine...

Abstract Importance One in 100 adolescents and young adults (hereafter “youths”) in the US has an opioid use disorder (OUD), yet little is known about the extent to which they receive care aligned with national quality measures. Objective...

Abstract Background and aims Cannabis use is increasing among older adults in the United States (US); however, little is known regarding details of use or cannabis use disorder (CUD) in this population. This study aimed to describe cannabis...

Abstract Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a chronic condition with a staggering global burden and yet limited pharmacological treatments. Convergent evidence implicates the endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a potential therapeutic target due to...

Recent United States alerts on fentanyl analogues, medetomidine, cychlorphine, drug mixtures and concentrated 7-OH products highlight evolving challenges across the substance use workforce. They invite us to review local preparedness, understand testing limitations and strengthen links between frontline services, laboratories and public-health partners. A useful response brings together clinical, prevention, recovery and peer perspectives, with clear responsibilities for turning relevant findings into action. For the global ISSUP community, these alerts offer lessons in preparedness while requiring careful consideration of local evidence, resources and service arrangements. Staying informed through trusted sources and sharing practical responses through ISSUP can help translate emerging knowledge into safer care and more responsive support for individuals, families and communities.