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Rasha Abi Hana

Resources for Building Compassionate and Inclusive Recovery Systems 

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 10 July 2025
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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. This curated collection of resources provides insight into global frameworks, gender-responsive care, and emerging technologies that are reshaping the future of addiction recovery. Whether you're a clinician, nurse, advocate, or policymaker, these materials are designed to deepen your understanding and strengthen your impact. 

 

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Rasha Abi Hana

Women’s Substance Use Treatment and Recovery

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 10 July 2025
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Report
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Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health

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 women-centred treatment has been under-researched and underfunded, the report brings together researchers, service providers, and organisations to discuss current evidence and identify key research priorities. The discussion focuses on four main areas essential to women’s recovery, emphasising Indigenous principles of purpose, belonging, hope, and...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Global Recovery Network Charter

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 10 July 2025
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Global Recovery Network

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 strengthen their recovery support through lifelong learning, build meaningful connections, and promote better understanding and practices of recovery worldwide. GRN brings together people in recovery from substance use disorders and Recovery Allies—those who support recovery through personal efforts, programs, or advocacy. Together, they work to promote a shared...

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Rasha Abi Hana

The Use of AI in the Treatment of Addictions

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 10 July 2025
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Ashton

AI is helping improve addiction treatment in many ways. It creates personalized treatment plans based on a person’s history and needs, and can even detect early signs of risk before addiction develops. AI also analyzes large amounts of data to better understand addiction patterns and improve recovery methods. Tools like AI chatbots offer around-the-clock support and a safe space to talk, while remote monitoring through apps and wearables helps counsellors track progress and prevent relapse. Virtual reality therapy lets individuals practice coping skills in realistic situations, making recovery...

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Guiding Principles of Recovery

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 10 July 2025
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ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar titled Guiding Principles of Recovery.
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Importance of Lived Experience in a Recovery-Oriented System of Care

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 8 July 2025
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22 July 2025
Location:
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ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, invites you to the upcoming webinar titled 'Importance of Lived Experience in a Recovery-Oriented System of Care.'
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Goodman Sibeko

Webinar reflection: Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery

Shared by Goodman Sibeko - 27 June 2025
Title slide for PowerPoint presentation titled Exploring Pathways of Recovery by Dr Haner Hernández.
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Community update

ISSUP, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, has launched a new Global Recovery Network webinar series to spotlight diverse perspectives on recovery. The first webinar featured Dr. Haner Hernández, a respected expert in the field and a person in long-term recovery. Dr. Hernández currently serves as a Senior Consultant to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and plays a key role in advancing health equity, workforce development, and recovery support. His presentation provided an insightful and inclusive overview of multiple pathways to recovery, grounded in both...

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 26 June 2025
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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar, "Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery."
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Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 4 June 2025
ISSUP - GRN Webinar Series Part I flyer
Event Date
24 June 2025
Location:
Online
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, invites you to the upcoming webinar titled Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery.
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Hala Najm

Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

Shared by Hala Najm - 16 May 2025
ISSUP Reading List
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ISSUP
As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research. 
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Global Perspectives on Recovery: Evidence-Based Practices, Women's Lived Experiences, and the Role of Peer Service Providers in SUD Treatment

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 15 November 2024
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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Botswana and ISSUP India, in collaboration with the GRN, present: "Global Perspectives on Recovery: Evidence-Based Practices, Women’s Lived Experiences, and the Role of Peer Service Providers in SUD Treatment."
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Maternidad y Recuperación: Experiencias de un dispositivo residencial para mujeres embarazadas y/o con sus hijos/as en Argentina.

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 7 Noviembre 2024
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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP Argentina presenta su seminario web sobre Maternidad y Recuperación: Experiencias de un dispositivo residencial para mujeres embarazadas y/o con sus hijos/as en Argentina.
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Maternity and Recovery: Experiences of a residential facility for pregnant women and/or women with their children in Argentina.

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 3 October 2024
ISSUP Argentina Flyer
Event Date
6 November 2024
Location:
Online
ISSUP Argentina cordially invites you to its webinar on Maternity and Recovery: Experiences of a residential device for pregnant women and/or women with their children in Argentina.
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Building Bridges: Enhancing Global Recovery Systems for International Recovery Day

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 10 September 2024
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Event Date
30 September 2024
Location:
London
United Kingdom
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with the Recovered Users Network (RUN), invites you to a joint webinar titled "Building Bridges: Enhancing Global Recovery Systems for International Recovery Day," in celebration of International Recovery Day.
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Approach to Treatment over Time: Addictive Disorders, Chronic Diseases, and Recovery

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 25 July 2024
ISSUP Webinar Flyer
Event Date
13 August 2024
Location:
Santiago
Chile
ISSUP Chile invites you to its webinar entitled 'Approach to Treatment over Time: Addictive Disorders, Chronic Diseases and Recovery'
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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: A way of being

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 12 July 2024
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ISSUP Webinar
ISSUP South Africa presents its webinar on Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: A way of being.
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Rasha Abi Hana

Recovery Support Services and Information

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 27 May 2024
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Booklet
Published by / Citation
Recovery Research Institute

Recovery support services are intended to provide access to social support, employment, housing, and a variety of other services for people in recovery from substance use disorder. You can find attached the major types of recovery support services and information in this booklet by the Recovery Research Institute. 

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Rasha Abi Hana

Digital Recovery Support: Online and Mobile Resources

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 27 May 2024
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Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Published by / Citation
Recovery Research Institute

Not everyone can make it to meetings in person. Here are some resources that many use to access vital recovery support online from home.

Check this infographic by recovery research institute to know more.

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Building Inclusive Recovery Cities: An international movement for community building, recovery and prevention.

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 20 May 2024
ISSUP Global Webinar
Event Date
6 June 2024
Location:
Leeds
United Kingdom


ISSUP, in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction Recovery Research (CARR), cordially invites you to an upcoming webinar on Building Inclusive Recovery Cities.


Time: 2:00 PM London | 9:00 AM EST 

Register for the Webinar

 

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Science of Self-Care: How It Helps and Why It Matters

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 29 November 2023
ISSUP Webinar
Event Date
14 December 2023
Location:
Florida
United States
ISSUP cordially invites you to an upcoming webinar on December 14th, 2023 on the science behind self-care. 
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