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Treatment Settings
Various treatment formats, either in a live-in facility or through regular visits to a clinic, are designed for ongoing support, to help maintain recovery, and to prevent relapse.
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
The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes
The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes
The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model is a comprehensive theoretical framework designed...
MEET-UP EVENT - CONNECT & PROTECT NETWORK ACTIVITY, INTRODUCING ISSUP VIETNAM
Hanoi, March 28, 2025 — In a significant step forward for the field of substance use prevention and care in Vietnam, the WECARE Center and the Center for Training and Research on Substance Abuse – HIV (CREATA-H) co-hosted a national...
Breaking the Silence: Raising Awareness & Reducing Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health
ISSUP in Pakistan presents its webinar: "Breaking the Silence: Raising Awareness and Reducing Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health"
Gestión de los servicios de tratamiento de los trastornos por consumo de sustancias en línea con los “Estándares Clave de Calidad” internacionales: Manual para gestores
Este recurso está diseñado para ayudar a líderes y gestores a aplicar en la práctica las tecnologías actuales sobre "lo que funciona" y sobre lo que constituye una gestión eficiente y ética en el tratamiento de drogas.
Gestión de los Servicios de Tratamiento de los Trastornos por Consumo de Sustancias en Línea con los ‘Estándares Clave de Calidad’ Internacionales.
ISSUP and the International Consortium on Quality (ICQ) present the launch webinar of Managing Drug Use Disorder Treatment Services in Line with International ‘Key Quality Standards’: A Handbook for Managers.
HEALING BEYOND SOBRIETY
Recovery is more than achieving sobriety – it is about building resilience for lifelong wellness. While traditional addiction treatment focuses on abstinence, true recovery requires comprehensive post-treatment support that addresses mental...
Epidemiology of Substance Abuse Among the Youths in Makueni County, Kenya
This study explored the prevalence and contributing factors of substance abuse among youths in Makueni County, Kenya. Using a mixed-method approach, data was collected from 384 participants across eight urban centres. Findings showed that...
Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses
As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research.
Substance Use Disorders: A Guide for the Primary Care Provider
This practical and up-to-date guide offers comprehensive support for primary care clinicians managing patients with substance use disorders. Covering a wide range of substances and clinical scenarios, the book is organized into four parts...
The role of specialist Addiction Nurses in alcohol treatment
A new study from the University of Dundee and University of Stirling highlights the impact of placing specialist Addiction Nurses (ANs) within primary care teams to support individuals with serious alcohol problems in disadvantaged...
Use of Health Services by Residents at a Seniors-only Living Facility
The objective of the study was to compare the use of medical and dental services by seniors residing at a seniors-only living facility and in the general community. It was a quantitative study, among 50 residents of the living facility and...
ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (27th Session): Exploring the Intersection of Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health: Challenges and Effective Interventions
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 27th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar focuses on the topic of 'Exploring the Intersection of Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health: Challenges and Effective Interventions.'
The burden and risks of emerging complications of diabetes mellitus
Abstract:
While the traditional complications of diabetes mellitus—such as cardiovascular disease—are well recognized, advances in treatment and increased life expectancy have revealed a new set of lesser-known complications that are...
Use Artificial Intelligence To Curb Alcohol Abuse
When was the last time you “spoke” to a chatbot or virtual assistant? From which outfit suits a specific function, responding to interview questions, recipes, today’s weather, gift ideas, the list is endless. Just as we asked where we would...
Consumo de metanfetaminas en estudiantes universitarios: prevalencia y factores asociados
Resumen
Introducción: de 2010 a 2020 el tráfico de metanfetaminas (MA) se extendió a 117 países. En México, esta sustancia ocupó el segundo lugar entre las drogas ilegales en la búsqueda de tratamiento. Su consumo incrementó 218% entre...
Barriers and facilitators to scaling up medications for opioid use disorder in Kentucky: qualitative perspectives of treatment organisation staff
Background
Many people who could benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) aren’t receiving them. This study looks at how MOUD agencies in Kentucky are experiencing changes in patient numbers and the challenges and supports...
In-country INEP Plus Training by ISSUP Malaysia: Journey and Lessons
ISSUP Malaysia presents its webinar: "In-country INEP Plus Training: Journey and Lessons"