recovery

Tanzania Held The First Universal Recovery Curriculum Training in Tanzania

The first-ever Universal Recovery Curriculum (URC) training for Peer Recovery Support Professionals was held in Tanga City from 11–16 December 2025, marking a major milestone in advancing recovery-oriented care in Tanzania. The event was opened by Dr. Peter Mfisi from the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) and closed by Tanga’s Deputy Mayor, Mr. Khalidi Rashid, highlighting strong national and local government backing.

Day 1, 14:00 - 15:30, Plenary 3: Establishing Global-Regional Collaboration in Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Programs

ISSUP Event

17 September 2025

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 17th of September 2025 Moderator: Goodman Sibeko Presentations: Ma Veronica Felipe: International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction Joanna Travis-Roberts: Global Opportunities for...

From Stigma to Strength: The Transformative Power of Activism for Former Injecting Drug Users with HIV

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

19 November 2025

Injection drug users (IDUs) living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) often face multiple stigmas stemming from their HIV status and history of drug use. This stigma can impact their mental health, motivation to recover, and social integration. This...

Integrating Community-Based Interventions for Sustainable Addiction Recovery: A Case Study of Social Challenges and Rehabilitation Efforts in Sungai Asap, Belaga, Sarawak, Malaysia

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

23 October 2025

Addiction remains a critical global challenge, requiring innovative, integrated, and sustainable approaches for effective rehabilitation and social reintegration. The growing prevalence of substance abuse, particularly in marginalized...

Enduring and Flourishing: An Exploration of Factors Promoting Self-Acceptance in Therapy Clients

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

22 October 2025

Substance abuse in Indonesia is on the rise each year. Rehabilitation centers play a crucial role in helping individuals recover from addiction and improve their quality of life (recovery, productivity, and social functioning). However...

The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes

Poster

3 October 2025

Abstract Title: The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes Authors: Ahmad Muneer, MSc, RN; Hessa Abdel Qader, MSc, RN Affiliations: Maudsley Health, Al...

The IRON model integrates core nursing theories—Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory, Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, and Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations—with behavioral change frameworks, including the Transtheoretical Model and the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual approach. The model comprises four interconnected elements: (1) a hybrid care structure blending primary and team-based nursing; (2) phase-specific interventions aligned with recovery stages; (3) embedded cultural competence across all care dime

A Review of the Quality of Drug Treatment, Sustained Recovery and Related Support Services based on data submitted in the Annual Report Questionnaire collections in 2020 and 2021

Report

1 December 2021

In 2021, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) called on UNODC, alongside Member States and partners, to assess the quality of drug prevention, treatment, sustained recovery, and related support services worldwide. This report uses data...

Cover of A Review of the Quality of Drug Treatment, Sustained Recovery and Related Support Services based on data submitted in the Annual Report Questionnaire collections in 2020 and 2021

Resources for Building Compassionate and Responsive Recovery Systems

Reading List

14 July 2025

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.

Resources for Building Compassionate and Responsive Recovery Systems

Women’s Substance Use Treatment and Recovery

Report

2 January 2024

This report from the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health reviews what we know about women’s substance use treatment and recovery in Canada. It highlights the need for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and family-focused care. Since...

Global Recovery Network Charter

Guide

2 January 2024

This Charter introduces a visionary plan for a global partnership focused on recovery advocacy. The Global Recovery Network (GRN) is a new international group supported by several organizations. It offers a platform where members can...