UNODC World Drug Report
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2025 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
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Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs
Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a...
A rationale for an orientation towards systems of prevention
Prevention aligned with science and standards advocates for a person-focused rather than a drug-focused perspective when articulating responses and services. Such a perspective follows a narrative that early initiation to substance use is...
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
Considering the Youth
Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24. This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.
Reflections on Mental Health Day 2024
I outline some thoughts in reflection of Mental Health Day 2024, and share some resources to help us think through what mental health means for us and our workplaces and some of the factors that may have an impact on our well-being.
Can a "treatment specialist" also be seen as a "prevention specialist" and vice versa?
A contribution by Jeff Lee from the ISSUP INEP Plus facilitators training course.
Many individuals working in treatment automatically consider themselves to possess particular skills for engaging in prevention work. I have some concerns...
AddictologyIssue 1/2024
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...
Technology and Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
In this article, Dr Goodman Sibeko considers how the SBIRT package might need to evolve in order to respond to an ever-changing landscape of technological influences.
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
The report, "Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids 2024 Update," examines the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids, emphasizing their effects, efficacy, and the need for more rigorous research. Key...
Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee
Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.
Can a "treatment specialist" also be seen as a "prevention specialist" and vice versa?
A contribution by Jeff Lee from the ISSUP INEP Plus facilitators training course.
