Rasha Abi Hana

Resources for Building Compassionate and Responsive Recovery Systems 

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Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process—it is dynamic, multifaceted, and deeply individual. To truly support individuals on their recovery journey, practitioners must access tools, systems, and knowledge that reflect the realities of those they serve.
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Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders

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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 and quality of treatment services for alcohol and drug use disorders.

Key Highlights:

  • Presents the latest data from WHO Member States, aligned with SDG Health Target 3.5: “Strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.”

  • Offers updated insights on global alcohol consumption patterns...

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Impact Survey

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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.
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An Overview of the International Drug Policy Academy

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The International Drug Policy Academy (IDPA), established by the Council of Europe's Pompidou Group, is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of professionals involved in drug policy and addiction services. With over 50 years of international cooperation and capacity building, the IDPA aims to bridge the gap between policy, research, and practice across various sectors, fostering the development of coherent and sustainable drug policies.  

 

Objectives of the IDPA

 

  • Capacity Building: Strengthening the skills of professionals for effective design, management and evaluation of drug...
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Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Lee, EH., Yu, HJ. Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 20, 18 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00648-8

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Smoking is one of the top causes of preventable death and is linked to many serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Nurses can play a big role in helping people quit smoking by offering support through counselling, education, and mental health care. These nurse-led programs have been shown to increase quit rates. Training nurses to deliver these programs is important, and reviewing past studies helps us understand what works best.

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Researchers searched eight major health databases between March 27 and August 1, 2024, to find studies on nurse-led...

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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms Online Data Visualisation Tool

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CSUCH’s data visualisation tool can be used to estimate substance use trends across the country. The data helps inform programs, practices, and research to protect communities, save lives, and improve the well-being of people in Canada.

 

Spotlight: Top 3 causes of death due to substance use in Canada 


More than 200 people died each day due to substance use (SU) in 2020 (the latest year for which data are available). That works out to 73,994 deaths that year. The average age of death due to SU was 45 years. Tobacco use caused 63% (46,366) of SU-related deaths, followed by alcohol at 23%...

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The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

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Adi Zuloff-Shani Ph.D. Psychedelics to the Rescue

Addiction and obesity share similar neurological pathways, both linked to compulsive behaviors and the brain's reward system. Research has highlighted the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes, to help manage both appetite and addictive cravings. These medications, such as semaglutide, may regulate addictive behaviors by influencing reward circuits in the brain. However, they come with potential side effects, and their long-term effects are still under investigation.

In addition, a new compound, 5-Methoxy-2-aminoindane (MEAI), is being researched for its...

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Workforce professionalisation and remembering Jeff Lee

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This week, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention, insisting that those working in this field should be appropriately specialized. He often reminded us that while generalists and treatment specialists are well-meaning and deeply embedded within their communities, they are not always best placed to develop and implement evidence-based prevention systems. Jeff emphasized that prevention must be treated as a distinct science—one that is grounded in rigorous research...

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James Harvey

Reunión de Visión de los Capítulos Nacionales

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Capítulos Nacionales de ISSUP.
El Equipo de los Capítulos Nacionales celebró una reunión virtual fundamental de 2 días del 10 al 11 de diciembre de 2024 para evaluar el modelo operativo actual de los Capítulos Nacionales e identificar oportunidades de mejora y crecimiento. La reunión fue denominada una "Reunión de Visión" para reflejar la agenda central: la elaboración de un plan con visión de futuro para los Capítulos Nacionales de ISSUP.
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Recovery Survey

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The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 
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The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 

To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S. based Faces and Voices of Recovery to determine which topics may be of most relevance. Our goal is to offer webinars that not only inform but also develop and build skills that support recovery, advocacy, and professional growth.
 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us design a webinar series that resonates with and benefits you.

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Barbara Correa

Evento de Lanzamiento ISSUP Guatemala

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El 25 de octubre de 2024, se llevó a cabo el acto de lanzamiento y juramentación del Capítulo ISSUP Guatemala en la Escuela de Psicología de la Universidad San Carlos de Guatemala. Este evento fue un hito significativo para la prevención y tratamiento del uso de sustancias en el país y contó con la participación de expertos y representantes de diversas instituciones nacionales e internacionales.

El evento comenzó con la recepción y registro de los invitados, seguido de la entonación del Himno Nacional por la Orquesta del Conservatorio Nacional de Niños de Guatemala. La bienvenida oficial...

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1er Foro Nacional de Juventud en Guatemala: Un Paso Adelante en la Prevención del Uso de Sustancias

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El 1er Foro Nacional de Juventud en Guatemala fue un evento innovador dedicado a la prevención del uso de sustancias, organizado por la Comisión Interamericana para el Control del Abuso de Drogas de la Organización de los Estados Americanos (OEA/CICAD), en colaboración con ISSUP Guatemala y con el apoyo de la Universidad de San Carlos.

Este foro marcó un hito importante, ya que 38 jovenes de todo el país culminaron con éxito una capacitación intensiva en prevención del uso de sustancias. Estos jóvenes líderes ahora cuentan con las habilidades y el conocimiento necesarios para contribuir de...

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Foro juvenil líderes en prevención del uso de sustancias en Guatemala

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El martes 15 de octubre se dio inicio al Foro juvenil líderes en prevención del uso de sustancias en Guatemala en modalidad virtual. La actividad dirigida a jóvenes entre 18 y 26 años busca que los participantes se apropien de las estrategias para desarrollar proyectos de prevención del consumo de sustancias, las cuales sean basados en evidencia e impacten en su entorno próximo. Con ello los jóvenes asumen un rol protagónico en la prevención del uso de sustancias, para ser agentes clave para el desarrollo de iniciativas, adquiriendo conocimientos y habilidades que podrán transferir a otras...

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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 182 (9 October 2024)

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Don't miss our latest newsletter for details of recent meetings and activities in Latin America and Africa. This issue also includes information on how to gain advanced clinical skills with the UTC16 Self Led Course.

Read it here: Issue 182

 

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Rasha Abi Hana

EL INFORME MUNDIAL SOBRE LAS DROGAS 2024: Webinar para la sociedad civil

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¡Conozca las tendencias mundiales en medicamentos de la mano de los autores del Informe Mundial sobre las Drogas 2024!

Los expertos de la UNODC presentarán el Informe Mundial sobre las Drogas 2024, en el que ofrecerán una visión general de...

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