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ISSUP Bahamas are thrilled to announce their first in-country INEP (Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention) training, which will take place between 24 April and 31 July 2024.

The training will be delivered by Troy E Clarke I, ICAP Tx I and Lowena West in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  Those participating will include personnel from the Royal Bahamas Police Force (Northern Division), the Grand Bahama Health Service and The National LEAD Institute.

Join us on 24 April for our next 'Wellness Wednesday'!  In commemoration of Psychology Week's Theme: "Reducing Global Inequalities Through Education: Psychological Contributions", join Nathania Bowe, Case Manager at the LEAD Institute and member of ISSUP Bahamas National Chapter, as she sheds light on 5 key principles of trauma-informed care. These insights aim to raise awareness among those who have experienced trauma and those who work with them.

Join Nathania Bowe, BSc (Hons) in Psychology, and Case Manager at LEAD Institute and Member of ISSUP Bahamas National Chapter on Wednesday, 17 April 2024 for our next 'Wellness Wednesday' session.  We will be delving into essential strategies for supporting individuals with personality disorders. Nathania, with her expertise and experience, brings invaluable insights to help navigate these challenges with compassion and understanding.

ISSUP Bahamas, in conjunction with the National LEAD Institute, are pleased to announce the launch of their ‘Wellness Wednesday’ campaign.

Join us for the inaugural general membership meeting for ISSUP Bahamas.  We invite professionals from Government, NGO's, faith-based organisations and civil society.  Let us collaborate to combat drug demand and supply.  For more information, please contact (242) 423-4527 or (242) 427-1090.  

The meeting will take place on Tuesday, 20 February at 6 pm at Public Hospitals Authority at PHA Training Centre Centerville.  

We hope to see you there!

Our free to attend 'Science of Addiction One-Day Workshop' hosted by ISSUP Bahamas will be held on Friday, 8 December 2023 from 10 am to 4 pm. The location will be at The American Corner, the University of the Bahamas (Located in the Harry C. Moore Library), Nassau, Bahamas. 

Who can attend? Human Services Professionals, Social Workers, Police Officers, Defence Force Officers, Correctional Officers, Educators and Church Ministries Workers.

ISSUP Bahamas held a one-day workshop on 25 August 2023 at the Police Training College in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  The workshop aimed to facilitate a collaboration platform for diverse stakeholders to explore the multi-dimensional aspects of substance use challenges and develop effective strategies to address them.

The event commenced with an opening address by Senator Hon Kirkland Russell, Deputy Director of Urban Renewal for the Northern Bahamas.

Join us this Friday 25th August 2023, 9am to 3pm, at the Royal Bahamas Police Force Training College in Freeport, Grand Bahama, for an enlightening ISSUP Bahamas Workshop on the Science of Substance Use Disorder.

ISSUP Bahamas Chapter is Preparing for World Drug Day Webinar on June 26, 2023. 2023 Theme: “People first: stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen prevention.”

The ISSUP Bahamas National Chapter was formally launched on 2 February 2023 at the University of the Bahamas.  The theme for the launch was 'the dawn of a new era in addiction prevention, treatment and recovery'.

This in-person and online event was attended by a variety of organisations in the Bahamas, plus international attendance from CICAD and ISSUP Global.