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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.
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice and Drug Demand Reduction
In Recognition of Nurses’ Week (May 6–12, 2025)
This global health, nursing-led initiative highlights the vital role of nurses in addressing substance use disorders (SUD) through evidence-based practice. The effort promotes improved health...
Lifelong learning and nurses’ continuing professional development, a metasynthesis of the literature
Background
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is important for helping nurses keep their skills and knowledge up to date. While it’s well known that CPD is essential, we know less about how nurses feel about it and what challenges or...
In-country INEP Plus Training by ISSUP Malaysia: Journey and Lessons
ISSUP Malaysia presents its webinar: "In-country INEP Plus Training: Journey and Lessons"
NAADAC 2025 Annual Conference: Call for Presentations
We invite you to submit a proposal at the NAADAC Annual Conference: Addiction Pros 2025! NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, will hold its 2025 Annual Conference on October 11-13, 2025, in Seattle, WA, at the Hyatt Regency...
2024 UNODC World Drug Report highlights, brief reflections.
The World Drug Report (WDR) is published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2023). It serves to collate data received from United Nations member states which enables the...
Responding to an International Need: INEP Plus
The Introduction to Evidence Based Prevention (INEP) provides learners with the essential principles of substance use prevention. Developed by Charles University (CUNI) in Prague, the course content is based on the European adaptation of...
Experiences of UTC-Trained Addiction Professionals
INTRODUCTION: In response to the emerging recognition of the need for Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) for treating PSUDs, the Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) was conceptualised as a training series that is being conducted globally...
AddictologyIssue 1/2024
Students’ Experience with the Online Course in Prevention Science in Two Distinct University Settings: A Pilot Study
BACKGROUND: Online learning has the potential to increase accessibility to high quality and cost-effective resources in prevention of risk behaviors. The aim of this pilot study was to assess the experience of university students with the...
AddictologyIssue 1/2024
New era in addiction (university) education and training: Emphasis on quality assurance and evidence-based approach
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Global Developments in Addiction Studies, on the 26th of June, 2024.
National Chapters Advisory Committee Maiden Webinar: Utilising ISSUP Online Resources
On 17th April 2024 the ISSUP National Chapters Advisory Committee hosted its maiden webinar, “Utilising ISSUP Online Resources” for National Chapter focal points. The 60-minute virtual session held in both English and Spanish offered an in...
Drug Demand Reduction Workforce Credentialing - Grant Opportunity
Deadline: June 4, 2024
Overview: The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a project to encourage...
Call for Presentation - CADCA Mid-Year Training Institute
CADCA is requesting training session proposals addressing the latest research findings, cutting-edge program sucesses, lessons learned or problems solved. Training Sessions should be interactive and engaging and include activities that get...
Utilising ISSUP Online Resources
ISSUP and the ISSUP National Chapters Advisory Committee present a dynamic webinar designed to help you access resources and maximize the benefits of our online tools.
Pharmacy Automation in Rehabilitation Centres
ISSUP UAE presents its webinar on Pharmacy Automation in Rehabilitation Centres
Review of Competency-Based Models and Quality Standards in Training and Education in the Addiction Field: Study Protocol
BACKGROUND:
There is a growing trend of development and improvement of education and training in the field of addictions, hand in hand with the increase and changes of substance use-related issues. To ensure a high level of education...
AddictologyIssue 3/2023
Master's Degree in Addictology in Prague: Everything you need to know about getting admission and study
ISSUP Czech Republic presents a webinar on how to enroll in the Master's Study Programme in Addictology in the Czech Republic, covering practical aspects of the admission process and study.
Training for Trainers in Addressing Psychological Trauma in Combat Veterans and POWs in Ukraine
Here are the links to the Ukraine ITTC’s videos from their recent training in Prague for veterans, all presented in Ukrainian. Delve into these insightful sessions, covering a range of topics to empower and assist veterans on their...
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part II: Introduction to Brief Interventions and Referral to Treatment
ISSUP is pleased to present part two of its webinar series on Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). This two-part series has been organised in collaboration with ISSUP Global, The South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC), and the University of Cape Town, South Africa.
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part I: Introduction to SBIRT and Screening Tools for Substance Use.
ISSUP is pleased to present a webinar on Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT). This two-part series has been organised as a collaboration between ISSUP Global, The South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre (ITTC) and the University of Cape Town, South Africa.