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Harm Reduction Framework: Intervention Strategy for Substance Use Disorders
The purpose of this article is to outline an intervention strategy for substance use disorders using Harm Reduction as a framework. This paper provides guidelines for the reader on Harm Reduction, Principles of Harm Reduction, and how to...
Annual Drug Report
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Drug addiction is a complex and multidimensional social problem. Drug-addicted families never fully recover from the anxiety and...
The Association Between Substance Use Prevalence and Youth Mortality: A Comparative Study of Selected EU Countries
INTRODUCTION: Psychoactive substance use constitutes a significant determinant of morbidity and mortality among adolescent and emerging adult populations across European Union member states. This study aims to examine associations between...
Big Five Personality Traits of Adolescents aged 11–19 Years from the Czech and Slovak Republics: Age, Sex and Nationality Specifications
The article explores basic personality characteristics in accordance with the Big Five inventory; it concerns the age category of adolescence, i.e. the ages 11–19. Particular attention is paid to the variables of age, sex, and nationality...
Trends in Substance Use Among Young People in the EU: A Secondary Analysis of Available Data
INTRODUCTION: Substance use among adolescents in the European Union constitutes a significant public health challenge. Particularly concerning are the early onset of use, patterns of polydrug consumption, and the emergence of novel...
The Impact of Drug Addiction on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis
Drug addiction and its associated consequences, such as long-term dependence, bloodborne illnesses, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, social isolation, and criminal activity, are gradually being recognised as serious issues that need to...
Webinar Reflection: Reimagining Prevention, The Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence
ISSUP, in partnership with the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR), recently hosted an engaging and forward-looking webinar titled “Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative Artificial...
Cocaine & Fentanyl on Long Island
The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes
I was honoured to participate in the EHS International Mental Health Conference 2025 as a poster presenter. My presentation reflected the core principles of the Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model, emphasizing the...
Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO
More than 100 million people — including at least 15 million children — are now using e-cigarettes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Children are nine times more likely than adults to vape, raising serious concerns about...
A Decade of Impact, A Future of Possibility: ISSUP at 10 Pt. 3
Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUP
In the final episode of the series, Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko sits down once again with ISSUP Chief Executive Joanna Travis-Roberts to look back on a decade...
Drug Treatment Courts: An Evidence-Based Review with Recommendations for Improvement
This policy brief by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction critically evaluates the role and effectiveness of Drug Treatment Courts (DTCs) in Canada. DTCs are intended to divert individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs)...
NIJ’s Courts Research: Examining Alternatives to Incarceration for Veterans and Other Policy Innovation
This article presents key studies from the National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Courts Research Portfolio that examine pretrial, prosecution, and sentencing policies promoting alternatives to incarceration, such as Veterans Treatment...
Evaluación de Programas de prevención en Colombia: evidencia, resultados y lecciones para la prevención del consumo de sustancias en jóvenes.
Guía para la respuesta policial en crisis de salud mental relacionadas con el consumo de drogas
Teachers Training workshop at Hambanthota NDDCB Ministry of Health Ministry of Education
About programme The Preventive Education and Training Division of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), Sri Lanka, successfully conducted the Guru Shiksha Teachers Training Programme from 22nd to 24 September 2025 at the...
Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI
Building a Global Home: The Birth and Growth of ISSUP Pt.2
Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUP
A special three-part series celebrating 10 years of of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP).
In this second episode, host Associate...
Call for Nominations: Youth Representatives for ISSUP National Chapters Advisory Committee
ISSUP is pleased to announce the call for nominations for four (4) Youth Representatives to serve on the National Chapters Advisory Committee (NCAC). These positions will represent Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring that young...
