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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Key findings from the 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD)

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This publication presents key findings from the 8th round of the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD), conducted in 2024 among 113,882 students aged 15–16 across 37 European countries.

Marking 30 years of monitoring adolescent risk behaviours, the 2024 edition introduces a new focus on mental well-being and prevention activities, highlighting their growing role in shaping youth health outcomes.

The key findings report is available in 33 languages and optimised for online access. A full report, ESPAD Report 2024, will be released in October 2025.

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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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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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Réunion de vision des chapitres nationaux

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L’équipe des chapitres nationaux a tenu une réunion virtuelle cruciale de 2 jours les 10 et 11 décembre 2024 pour évaluer le modèle opérationnel actuel des chapitres nationaux et identifier les opportunités d’amélioration et de croissance. La réunion a été surnommée « Réunion de vision » pour refléter l’ordre du jour principal : Élaborer un plan tourné vers l’avenir pour les chapitres nationaux de l’ISSUP.
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Connecting Research, Policy, and Prevention: Key Insights into Adolescent Substance Use from ESPAD and MedSPAD Projects

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ISSUP Italy presents its webinar on Connecting Research, Policy, and Prevention: Key Insights into Adolescent Substance Use from ESPAD and MedSPAD Projects.
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Connecting Research, Policy, and Prevention: Key Insights into Adolescent Substance Use from ESPAD and MedSPAD Projects

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ISSUP Italy presents its webinar on Connecting Research, Policy, and Prevention: Key Insights into Adolescent Substance Use from ESPAD and MedSPAD Projects.
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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. 

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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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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ISSUP POSTER FOR EUSPR 2024: Lessons Learned from the INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants

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Rasha Abi Hana , Rachele Donini, Jeff Lee, José Luis Benítez Villa

From September 11th to 13th, 2024, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) participated in the European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) Conference held in Cremona, Italy.

The poster titled “Facilitators, Challenges, and Lessons Learnt from INEP Plus Spanish Language Version: Adapting Prevention Training for Spanish-Speaking Participants” and co-authored by Rasha Abi Hana, Rachele Donini, Jeff Lee, and José Luis Benítez Villa, highlighted findings from the Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention (INEP) Plus Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) involving Spanish...

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ISSUP at the EUSPR Conference: Advancing Community-Based Prevention

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From September 11th to 13th, 2024, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) participated in the European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) Conference held in Cremona, Italy. This year marked the 15th Anniversary of the EUSPR, with the theme “Prevention in and with Communities,” emphasising the critical role that community engagement plays in developing effective prevention strategies.

The Conference served as a platform to explore the challenges and opportunities within prevention science, particularly in community settings. Keynotes and special sessions...

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THE WORLD DRUG REPORT 2024: Webinar for Civil Society

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Learn about global drug trends from the authors of the World Drug Report 2024!

UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. In the...

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