Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 9 June 2025

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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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Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 14 April 2025

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Scientific article

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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

Background
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.

Methods
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

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 2 April 2025

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Guide

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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (CSUCH)

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

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 24 March 2025

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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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Profesionalisasi tenaga kerja dan mengenang Jeff Lee

Shared by Goodman Sibeko - 21 Maret 2025

Minggu ini, kami mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada teman dan mentor kami yang baik, Jeff Lee, Direktur Eksekutif pendiri ISSUP. Jeff adalah pendukung teguh untuk profesionalisasi pencegahan, bersikeras bahwa mereka yang bekerja di bidang ini harus dikhususkan dengan tepat. Dia sering mengingatkan kita bahwa meskipun generalis dan spesialis perawatan bermaksud baik dan tertanam dalam komunitas mereka, mereka tidak selalu berada di posisi terbaik untuk mengembangkan dan menerapkan sistem pencegahan berbasis bukti. Jeff menekankan bahwa pencegahan harus diperlakukan sebagai ilmu yang berbeda...

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Pertemuan Visi Bab Nasional

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 8 Januari 2025

Tim Bab Nasional mengadakan pertemuan virtual 2 hari yang penting dari 10 – 11 Desember 2024 untuk mengevaluasi model operasional saat ini untuk Bab Nasional dan mengidentifikasi peluang untuk peningkatan dan pertumbuhan. Pertemuan itu dijuluki 'Pertemuan Visi' untuk mencerminkan agenda inti: Menyusun rencana berwawasan ke depan untuk Cabang Nasional ISSUP.

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A Big Thank You to the ISSUP National Chapters

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 18 December 2024

In 2024, we proudly welcomed five new National Chapters: Afghanistan, El Salvador, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. This year also provided more opportunities for in-person meetings, particularly at the regional level. These gatherings served as valuable platforms for facilitating region-specific discussions on drug demand reduction.

Another year has swiftly passed, adding to the remarkable list of successes achieved by ISSUP National Chapters across the globe.

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Konsultasi Uni Afrika 2024 untuk Pengurangan Permintaan Narkoba di Arusha, Tanzania

Shared by Goodman Sibeko - 13 Desember 2024

Peserta Konsultasi Uni Afrika untuk Pengurangan Permintaan Narkoba di Arusha, Tanzania

Komisi Uni Afrika (AUC) telah mengadakan konsultasi kontinental tahunan untuk Pengurangan Permintaan Obat (DDR) sejak 2015. Negara-negara anggota AUC masing-masing diwakili oleh titik fokus nasional DDR masing-masing, yang memungkinkan negara-negara anggota kesempatan untuk mempresentasikan kegiatan DDR nasional dalam platform peer-review yang juga memungkinkan keterlibatan dengan para ahli materi pelajaran yang diundang. Konsultasi tahun ini diadakan di Arusha, Tanzania dari 10-13 Desember 2024, dan termasuk Pemimpin Tradisional dari Afrika Selatan. Tema konsultasi tahun ini adalah...

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2024 ICAP Awareness Survey

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 25 November 2024

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Recovery Survey

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 19 November 2024

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

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Global Recovery Network

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.

Click here to complete a short...

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ISSUP at Lisbon Addictions 2024: Empowering the Workforce of the Future

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 5 November 2024

Learning from Africa: Workforce Development, Enhancement, and Support Session at Lisbon Addictions.

From October 23rd to 25th, 2024, Lisbon hosted the Lisbon Addictions 2024 Conference, bringing together 2,231 participants from around the world. The event provided a dynamic platform for sharing the latest research in addiction science and exploring future directions in addiction policy and practice. The Conference theme, "Empowering the Workforce of the Future," focused on strengthening the workforce in addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery, underscoring the critical need for well-trained professionals to meet the evolving demands of the field.

ISSUP actively participated in the...

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Buletin ISSUP - Edisi 182 (9 Oktober 2024)

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 9 Oktober 2024

Jangan lewatkan buletin terbaru kami untuk detail pertemuan dan kegiatan terbaru di Amerika Latin dan Afrika. Masalah ini juga mencakup informasi tentang cara mendapatkan keterampilan klinis tingkat lanjut dengan Kursus Mandiri UTC16.

Baca di sini: Edisi 182

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ISSUP newsletter - Issue 177 (24 July 2024)

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 24 July 2024

Explore the July ISSUP Newsletter!

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ITTC South Africa Online (Live) Motivational Interviewing Training 4 CPD Points August 2024

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 17 July 2024

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1 Agustus 2024

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Online

This free live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 10am till 11am SAST on the following dates: 1, 8, 15 and 22 August 2024.

Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling harmful...

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THE WORLD DRUG REPORT 2024: Webinar for Civil Society

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 17 July 2024

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25 Juli 2024

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Online

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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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: A way of being

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 12 July 2024

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ISSUP Webinar

ISSUP South Africa presents its webinar on Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: A way of being.

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Panggilan untuk Proposal: Program Hibah Implementasi ANAK

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 9 Juli 2024

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English

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UNODC World Drug Report 2024

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 1 July 2024

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Report

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UNODC

A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.