Barbara Correa

Closing session "Addiction Prevention and Union Youth: Training Key Figures for a Culture of Care in the Workplace."

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On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, a certificate presentation ceremony was held at the headquarters of the Unión Ferroviaria (Railway Union) for those who completed training under the project "Addiction Prevention and Union Youth: Training Key Figures for a Culture of Care in the Workplace." The training consisted of the "Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention" (INEP) course—developed by Charles University in the Czech Republic and led by the Forum Vitae Institute of the *Obra Social Ferroviaria* (Railway Workers' Health Plan)—with the support of the Unión Ferroviaria, SEDRONAR, ISSUP...

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Juventud en la era digital: Redes sociales, tecnología y consumo de sustancias

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ISSUP Global y la Red Juvenil de ISSUP, en colaboración con CICAD y la Red Juvenil, presentan un seminario web sobre Juventud en la era digital: Redes sociales, tecnología y consumo de sustancias.
Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Youth in the Digital Age: Social Media, Technology, and Substance Use

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ISSUP Global and the ISSUP Youth Network, in collaboration with CICAD and the Youth Network, present a webinar on Youth in the Digital Age: Social Media, Technology and Substance Use
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Hala Najm

Substance Use and Health Competencies for All Prescribers

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The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)

Developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), the Workforce Competencies provide an evidence-informed framework outlining the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed by professionals working in substance use health. The resource includes technical and behavioural competencies across different proficiency levels, alongside practical tools to support recruitment, performance management, professional development and competency-based workforce planning.

It is a useful resource for practitioners, managers, educators and organisations looking to strengthen...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

International Youth Day 2026: Launch of the Global Youth Survey

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ISSUP Global Youth Network, in collaboration with Drug Free America Foundation, World Federation Against Drugs and Fourth Wave Foundation, presented a webinar to celebrate International Youth Day on 12 August. 
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International Youth Day 2026: Launch of the Global Youth Survey

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ISSUP Global Youth Network, in collaboration with Drug Free America Foundation, World Federation Against Drugs and Fourth Wave Foundation, presents a webinar to celebrate International Youth Day on 12 August. Join us as we mark International Youth Day with the launch of the Global Youth Survey, an initiative designed to better understand the needs, strengths, challenges, and aspirations of young people and early career professionals working in substance use and related fields.
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Behavioural Addiction among Youths: Patterns and Innovative strategies for Prevention

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ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 34th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Behavioural Addiction among Youths: Patterns and Innovative strategies for Prevention'.
Rasha Abi Hana

Youth Narratives Concerning Drug Trafficking in Sinaloa: Joining, Risks, and Plans

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Valdez Bátiz, J. E., Esparza Bernal, V. H., & Burgos Dávila, C. J. . (2023). Narrativas juveniles sobre el narcotráfico en Sinaloa: ingreso, riesgos y planes a futuro. Frontera Norte, 35. https://doi.org/10.33679/rfn.v1i1.2306

This qualitative study explores the experiences of young people involved in drug trafficking in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Based on interviews with 16 young adults, the research examines why they joined drug trafficking, how they perceived the risks, and how they viewed their future within and beyond criminal networks.

The findings suggest that many participants were attracted by the prospect of financial gain, social acceptance, recognition, and the hope of achieving a successful future. For many, drug trafficking was viewed not only as a source of income but also as a pathway for personal...

Rasha Abi Hana

Measuring gang membership in England and Wales: A latent class analysis with Eurogang survey questions

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Medina, Juanjo & Aldridge, Judith & Shute, Jon & Ross, Andy. (2013). Measuring gang membership in England and Wales: A latent class analysis with Eurogang survey questions. European Journal of Criminology. 10. 591-605. 10.1177/1477370813475393.

This study examines how gang membership is measured among young people using the Eurogang Network’s survey approach. Drawing on nationally representative data from England and Wales, the researchers used statistical analysis to identify different types of peer groups and assess whether commonly used survey questions accurately distinguish gang-involved youth.

The findings suggest that the Eurogang measures successfully identified a group of young people involved in more frequent and serious offending. However, the same measures also classified another group whose primary behaviour was...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Youth Voices for Prevention: Creative Pathways to Address Violence, Crime, and Build Safer Communities

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ISSUP Global, in collaboration with UNODC, present 'Youth Voices for Prevention: Creative Pathways to Address Violence, Crime, and Build Safer Communities.'
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Rasha Abi Hana

Addressing the recruitment of young people into criminal drugs networks

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European Union Drugs Agency (2026), Addressing the recruitment of young people into criminal drugs networks, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

This report examines how and why young people are recruited into criminal drug networks across Europe. It highlights the range of factors that can increase vulnerability to recruitment, including social and economic disadvantage, peer influence, family circumstances, and community environments.

Drawing on international evidence, the report identifies several promising approaches to prevention, including family-based support, school-based interventions, community engagement, digital prevention initiatives, and targeted efforts to disrupt criminal networks. It also emphasizes the importance of...

Rasha Abi Hana

Faith-Based Interventions for Reducing Gang Violence in the Caribbean: Reflections from a Professor and a Priest

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Maguire, Edward & Gordon, C.. (2015). Faith-Based Interventions for Reducing Gang Violence in the Caribbean: Reflections from a Professor and a Priest

This book chapter explores the role of faith-based interventions in preventing and reducing gang violence in Trinidad and Tobago. Drawing on the experiences of a criminologist and a religious leader, it argues that gang violence should be viewed not only as a criminal justice issue but also as a community challenge that requires coordinated responses from multiple sectors.

The chapter describes faith-based initiatives implemented in a community affected by gang violence and highlights how religious organizations can contribute through community engagement, social support, mentorship, and...

Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

Youth Voices for Prevention: Creative Pathways to Address Violence, Crime, and Build Safer Communities

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ISSUP Global, in collaboration with UNODC, present 'Youth Voices for Prevention: Creative Pathways to Address Violence, Crime, and Build Safer Communities.'
Previta Karthigesu

FOCUS Newsletter - Edition 2

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The second edition of F.O.C.U.S. – Future-Oriented Careers in Understanding Substance Use, is now live!

This special edition newsletter is created for early-career professionals and students stepping into the field of substance use. 

In this edition, we’re spotlighting something you’ll feel quickly as you step into this work: the substance use field is truly multi-sectoral. It’s shaped by parents and teachers, schools and healthcare teams, recovery communities and people with lived experience, researchers and community organisations, law enforcement and policymakers, courts and governments...

Barbara Correa

ISSUP and OAS/CICAD Advance Regional Youth Leaders Network in Latin America

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ISSUP and the OAS/CICAD, continues to strengthen its joint efforts to establish and coordinate a Latin American Youth Leaders Network. This initiative brings together youth representatives from 10 countries across the region, each representing their respective ISSUP National Chapters.

The network aims to ensure that the voices of young people are actively heard and meaningfully integrated into global responses to substance use and drug related challenges. A key focus is addressing the vulnerability of youth to drug use and drug-related crime, while fostering a proactive and empowered...

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Radolf Nortey

ISSUP Africa Youth: World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026

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Janemy Obiny (Youth Chairperson, ISSUP Kenya Chapter)

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The World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026 was held from April 27–29 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems.

Purpose of the Event.

The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 convened global and regional health leaders at the United Nations Office at Nairobi to advance Africa-led priorities in global health. The summit centred on aligning health discussions with regional realities, strengthening cross-sector collaboration and promoting evidence-based solutions to both emerging and longstanding public health challenges. It...

Barbara Correa

ISSUP Mexico Concludes “Engaging Youth” Course delivered by the OAS/CICAD

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ISSUP Mexico continues to advance its strategic agenda with a strong focus on empowering youth leaders in high-risk communities. This commitment was recently reinforced through the successful completion of the “Engaging Youth” training course, delivered in collaboration with OAS/CICAD.

A cohort of 30 young leaders from Mexico has now successfully completed the programme, marking a significant milestone in strengthening youth-led efforts. Through this initiative, participants have been equipped with the knowledge and tools to act as agents of change, working to reduce violence, substance use...

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