substance use

During, After, or Both? Isolating the Effect of Religious Support on Recidivism During Reentry

Scientific article

1 September 2017

This study examines how religious support during and after incarceration influences substance use and recidivism among people returning to the community. Using data from the Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative, the authors...

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and risk of substance use disorders among US veterans with type 2 diabetes: cohort study

Scientific article

4 March 2026

Source: Cai, M., Choi, T., Xie, Y., & Al-Aly, Z. (2026). Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and risk of substance use disorders among US veterans with type 2 diabetes: Cohort study. BMJ, 392. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2025-086886. Abstract...

The Pleasure That Doesn't Return: Dopaminergic Synergy, Sexuality and Relapse in Cocaine Addiction

Opinion piece, commentary

10 May 2026

This work emerges from clinical observation in addiction treatment settings regarding a frequent yet systematically overlooked phenomenon: the convergence of cocaine use and sexual activity as a specific relapse mechanism. It is proposed...

Implementation of a universal prevention model to reduce substance use in adolescents in the municipality of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina

ISSUP Webinar

26 May 2026

ISSUP Chile presents a webinar 'Implementation of a universal prevention model to reduce substance use in adolescents in the municipality of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina'

Implementation of a universal prevention model to reduce substance use in adolescents in the municipality of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina

26 May 2026

- Online

ISSUP Chile invites you to its webinar on 'Implementation of a universal prevention model to reduce substance use in adolescents in the municipality of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, Argentina'

Spotting the Signs, Building a Shield

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

29 March 2026

This substance abuse awareness infographic portrays the risk factors of using substances. The most common risk factors are listed on this infographic to educate others on how and why people may undergo substance abuse. Resources such as...

Risk Factors of Substance Abuse Along with Help Resources

National Substance Use Prevention Week 2026 Summit, Nairobi, Kenya.

ISSUP Kenya members actively participated in the National Substance Use Prevention Week Summit held on 12–13 February 2026 at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete. The Summit was convened by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and brought together policymakers, practitioners, civil society leaders, and community stakeholders.

The multidimensional social ecological needs and service utilization patterns of youth using non-medical prescription opioids: an observational study of routinely collected data in a provincial integrated youth services initiative

Scientific article

26 November 2026

This study examined how non-medical prescription opioid use (NMPOU) among youth aged 12–24 is linked to their health, social needs, and use of services within an integrated youth services network in British Columbia, Canada. Data from over...

Navigating opioid use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting people: composite narratives for policy action

Scientific article

8 January 2026

Opioid use during pregnancy and the postpartum period is increasing in the United States, yet many pregnant and parenting people face serious barriers to accessing effective treatment and supportive services. These barriers arise from...

Effectiveness of an Online Intervention to Prevent Psychoactive Drug Use by Expanding Knowledge of its Effects, Enhancing Life Skills and Increasing Risk Perception Designed for Mexican Middle School Students

Scientific article

Abstract: Introduction. Adolescence is a vulnerable stage, but also a key time to prevent risky behaviors like drug use. It is important to address risk factors that can become protective factors by enhancing life skills (LS) and increasing...