The ISSUP Ghana 2026 event will feature dedicated thematic tracks designed to reflect the full spectrum of the substance use workforce, including prevention, treatment and recovery, law enforcement and supply reduction, policy and governance, research, education, and community-led responses.
Under the theme “Connecting Sectors, Creating Impact: A United Response on Drugs,” we invite professionals from across disciplines to share innovative practices, research findings, policy developments, and frontline experiences that strengthen coordinated and evidence-based responses to substance use. Contributions are welcomed from practitioners, researchers, policymakers, educators, civil society organisations, youth leaders, and community volunteers. Whether you are presenting data-driven research, programme implementation insights, or cross-sector partnerships in action, your voice matters.
Read the criteria for submission below and follow the link to submit your abstract. Submission is now open and will close on 25 March 2026.
Criteria for submission
Note: Each submission corresponds to one participation by one presenting author, who will have approximately 15 to 20 minutes to present their topic. The final duration of each presentation may vary depending on the total number of presenters in the session. If you are submitting an abstract for a full panel, it is necessary to include complete information for each individual presentation, detailing the content that each speaker will deliver.
Submissions types:
- Single Oral presentation (15-20 min each)
- Poster presentation
- Panel submission (please make sure all authors are able to present in-person before submitting abstracts as a potential panel)
PLEASE NOTE ABSTRACTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH ONLY*
The abstract aligns with the conference theme and goals?:
- provides participants with new findings from research
- shares effective and promising practice
- provides tools to inform and amend participants' practice (practical resources / steps for improvement)
- improve linkages between people conducting work in substance use field globally
- provides pedagogical guidance
The abstract is scientifically / ethically sound:
- data to support conclusions is included and is easily understood
- case studies or interventions should describe evidence-based or promising practices
- presentations should describe practices & policies that respect human rights
The abstract is:
- engaging
- interesting
- informative
- relevant
- emerging