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Impact Survey

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This survey is a collaborative effort by ICUDDR, NECPAM and ISAM. Together, we are trying to assess the impact recent reductions in funding have had to the workforce of fields dealing with substance use related issues.
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Alcohol en Jóvenes: Lo que necesitas saber

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Alcohol en Jóvenes: Lo que necesitas saber - 29 de mayo
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ISSUP Perú y la Facultad de Psicología PUCP se complacen en invitarlos/las a participar en nuestros webinars. Un espacio creado para la difusión del conocimiento, el intercambio de experiencias y la creación de espacios de aprendizaje en el ámbito de la psicología y disciplinas afines. Únete el 29 de mayo a nuestro webinar internacional titulado 'Alcohol en Jóvenes: Lo que necesitas saber' con la participación del Dra. Juliana Mejia (Colombia).
Barbara Correa

Grabación y evento ISSUP Colombia: Mujeres y Drogas

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La Corporación Nuevos Rumbos, ISSUP Colombia y la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de los Andes, realizaron el 3 y 4 de abril el evento “Mujeres y realidades: Prevención, tratamiento, reducción de daños y caminos de cambio”.

Este evento contó con una serie de paneles con la participación de expertos nacionales e internacionales. El objetivo fundamental fue explorar algunos de los elementos específicos asociados al hecho de ser mujer y estar involucrada en el mundo de las drogas.

El encuentro fue híbrido y tuvo lugar de manera presencial en el Centro de Prácticas de la Facultad de...

Rasha Abi Hana

Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Lee, EH., Yu, HJ. Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 20, 18 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00648-8

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Smoking is one of the top causes of preventable death and is linked to many serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Nurses can play a big role in helping people quit smoking by offering support through counselling, education, and mental health care. These nurse-led programs have been shown to increase quit rates. Training nurses to deliver these programs is important, and reviewing past studies helps us understand what works best.

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Researchers searched eight major health databases between March 27 and August 1, 2024, to find studies on nurse-led...

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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms Online Data Visualisation Tool

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Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (CSUCH)

CSUCH’s data visualisation tool can be used to estimate substance use trends across the country. The data helps inform programs, practices, and research to protect communities, save lives, and improve the well-being of people in Canada.

 

Spotlight: Top 3 causes of death due to substance use in Canada 


More than 200 people died each day due to substance use (SU) in 2020 (the latest year for which data are available). That works out to 73,994 deaths that year. The average age of death due to SU was 45 years. Tobacco use caused 63% (46,366) of SU-related deaths, followed by alcohol at 23%...

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The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

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Adi Zuloff-Shani Ph.D. Psychedelics to the Rescue

Addiction and obesity share similar neurological pathways, both linked to compulsive behaviors and the brain's reward system. Research has highlighted the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes, to help manage both appetite and addictive cravings. These medications, such as semaglutide, may regulate addictive behaviors by influencing reward circuits in the brain. However, they come with potential side effects, and their long-term effects are still under investigation.

In addition, a new compound, 5-Methoxy-2-aminoindane (MEAI), is being researched for its...

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Workforce professionalisation and remembering Jeff Lee

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This week, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention, insisting that those working in this field should be appropriately specialized. He often reminded us that while generalists and treatment specialists are well-meaning and deeply embedded within their communities, they are not always best placed to develop and implement evidence-based prevention systems. Jeff emphasized that prevention must be treated as a distinct science—one that is grounded in rigorous research...

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James Harvey

National Chapters Vision Meeting

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The National Chapters Team held a pivotal 2-day virtual meeting from 10th – 11th December 2024 to evaluate the current operational model for National Chapters and identify opportunities for improvement and growth. The meeting was dubbed a ‘Vision Meeting’ to reflect the core agenda: Crafting a forward-looking plan for the ISSUP National Chapters. 
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Recovery Survey

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The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 
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Global Recovery Network

The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 

To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S. based Faces and Voices of Recovery to determine which topics may be of most relevance. Our goal is to offer webinars that not only inform but also develop and build skills that support recovery, advocacy, and professional growth.
 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us design a webinar series that resonates with and benefits you.

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Rasha Abi Hana

The Relationship Between Depressive Symptomatology and Alcohol Consumption in the Latin American Population Based on Gender and Age

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Villanueva-Blasco, V. J., Espitia-Cepeda, C., Vázquez-Martínez, A., Simó-Algado, S., & Amado, B. G. Relación entre depresión y consumo de alcohol en población latinoamericana en función del sexo y la edad. Acciones E Investigaciones Sociales, (46). Recuperado a partir de https://papiro.unizar.es/ojs/index.php/ais/article/view/11059

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The comorbidity between depression and alcohol consumption is a public health concern, affecting progression, treatment adherence, and outcomes. Alcohol use in Latin America exceeds the global average. This study examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms and risky alcohol consumption, considering gender and age, in 4,890 participants (ages 18-64) from six Latin American countries. Results showed women had higher risky alcohol consumption and more severe depressive symptoms than men. Younger adults (18-24) reported more depression symptoms. Women with risky alcohol consumption...

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Youth Voices in SUD Management: Challenges and Opportunities

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ISSUP Uganda, ISSUP Kazakhstan, and ISSUP Colombia invites you to a joint webinar on Youth Voices in SUD Management.
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Barbara Correa

2nd Annual ISSUP Peru Conference,

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2nd Annual ISSUP Peru Conference

2nd Annual ISSUP Peru Conference, held from September 26-27, was a significant event for the development of addiction prevention and treatment strategies in the country. This gathering brought together national and international experts to address critical topics related to public health and justice.

One of the main topics discussed was therapeutic justice for adolescents with a restorative approach, which seeks to provide more humane and effective solutions for managing adolescents in conflict with the law in Peru, prioritizing rehabilitation over punishment. Additionally, the creation of a...

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A Heartfelt Thanks to Samuel Bettiol: Chair of the ISSUP National Chapters Advisory Committee

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Advisory Committee recognition to Samuel Bettiol

On behalf of ISSUP, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Samuel Bettiol for his exceptional leadership and dedicated work as the Chair of the Advisory Committee for ISSUP National Chapters from September 2021 to 2024.

During his tenure, Samuel played a pivotal role in guiding and strengthening the efforts of ISSUP National Chapters across all regions, helping to foster collaboration and enhance the impact of ISSUP's mission globally. His commitment and vision have left a lasting mark on the Advisory Committee and on those he worked with during this period.

In recognition of his...

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