Substance Use Disorders: Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches - Bridging Policy, Clinical Practice and Recovery Support

ISSUP Kenya would like to invite you to its webinar on Substance Use Disorders: Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches; Bridging Policy, Clinical Practice and Recovery Support.

Date: Friday 21st August 2026

Time: 3:00 PM EAT | 1:00 PM London | 8 AM ET

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Substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the leading contributors to the global burden of disease, affecting individuals, families, communities, and health systems worldwide. Addressing these disorders requires person-centred, evidence-based interventions delivered through coordinated multidisciplinary care. 

This webinar will bring together experts in addiction psychiatry, clinical psychology, and addiction treatment and rehabilitation to examine evidence-based approaches across the continuum of care. Discussions will explore current best practices in screening and assessment, psychiatric and psychological interventions, rehabilitation, and recovery-oriented systems of care, while highlighting how policy, clinical practice, and recovery support work together to improve treatment outcomes and promote sustained recovery. 

Target Audience:

• ISSUP members, Addiction professionals, Psychiatrists, Clinical psychologists, Mental health professionals, Counsellors, Physicians, Nurses, Social workers, Recovery coaches, Rehabilitation practitioners, Public health professionals, Mental Health Professionals, Champions, Advocates, Lived Experience Experts, Researchers, Policymakers, Students, Government agencies, Civil society organisations, Community-based organisations, Professionals working in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery support 

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

1. Describe current evidence-based approaches to the treatment of substance use disorders. 

2. Explain the complementary roles of psychiatry, clinical psychology, rehabilitation, and recovery support within a multidisciplinary model of care. 

3. Identify practical strategies for integrating evidence-based interventions into clinical and community practice. 

4. Apply recovery-oriented, person-centred principles to strengthen treatment planning and long-term recovery outcomes. 

5. Recognise opportunities for multidisciplinary collaboration to improve access to quality treatment and recovery support services.

Presenters:

Dr. Florence Jaguga - Consultant Psychiatrist Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya 

Dr. Florence Jaguga is a Consultant Psychiatrist, implementation scientist, and Head of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Unit at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. She is an ISSUP Global and ISSUP Kenya Chapter member with extensive experience in addiction psychiatry, health systems strengthening, implementation science, policy development, and evidence-based treatment of substance use disorders. She has contributed to national and international mental health initiatives, including collaborations with the World Health Organization. 

Mr. Lambert Onderi Oigara - Founder and Director, CBT Kenya 

Mr. Oigara is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and evidence-based psychological interventions. He is the Founder and Director of CBT Kenya and an active member of ISSUP Global and ISSUP Kenya Chapter. He has extensive experience in psychotherapy, addiction treatment, professional mentorship, and capacity building for mental health professionals. 

Mrs. Esther Mucara - Chief Executive Officer Nueva Esperanza Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre Kenya 

Mrs. Esther is a Mental Health Nurse, Counselling Psychologist, and rehabilitation practitioner with extensive experience in addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery support. She leads Nueva Esperanza Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre and has dedicated her career to providing evidence-based, person-centred services for individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.  A Member of ISSUP Kenya Chapter. She is the Secretary of Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Association of Kenya (APRAK) board. 

Moderator:

Nkatha Mwenda -  Recovery Coach, PR & Media Lead, ISSUP Kenya Chapter 

Chairperson, Graceful Youth Recovery Centre (GYRC) 

Ms. Nkatha Mwenda is the PR & Media Lead of ISSUP Kenya Chapter, Chairperson of Graceful Youth Recovery Centre (GYRC), and a Recovery Coach with lived experience in long-term recovery. She is a nutritionist and mental health and substance use professional committed to advancing evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery support. She serves on the Executive Committee of ISSUP Kenya Chapter and has moderated professional dialogues and contributed to national and international initiatives promoting recovery-oriented practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. 

References:

1. World Health Organization (WHO). Guidelines on the Management of Substance Use Disorders.

2. Jaguga, F., Kwobah, E., et al. A Review of the Public Sector Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Systems in Kenya. 

3. National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). Community-Based Rehabilitation Framework for Substance Use Disorders (2025). 

4. National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA). National Policy for the Prevention, Management and Control of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse (2025). 

5. American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM). Clinical Practice Guidelines. 

6. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide. 

7. International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). Knowledge Share and evidence-based learning resources. 

8. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders.

Webinars and online events delivered and hosted by the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) are provided for informational purposes only. They are educational in nature and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.