What is ISSUP?
We are an international network that unites, connects and shares knowledge across the substance use workforce. We aim to make the work of our members as effective as possible through knowledge sharing, training and networking opportunities.
Who is ISSUP for?
ISSUP is for everyone who is doing something to address substance use in a variety of settings. This includes health and treatment professionals, prevention practitioners, market disruption and supply, law enforcement, policy makers, and community-led groups like youth and volunteers.
52,633 ISSUP Members worldwide
Map showing distribution of ISSUP members around the world
News
ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 223 (5 August 2026)
In this edition, we welcome you to the ISSUP 2026 Virtual Event, Connecting Sectors, Creating Impact: A United Response on Drugs, taking place from 22–23 September 2026. Registration is now open.
Latest Webinars
International Youth Day 2026: Launch of the Global Youth Survey
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.
Location Online
نيټه 12 August 2026
Knowledge Share
2025 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA) - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has released its 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), providing an overview of the threats posed by illicit drugs and the transnational criminal organizations involved in their production and trafficking. The report highlights the continuing impact of synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl and methamphetamine, on public health, public safety, and national security.
Knowledge Share
Spirituality and Harmful or Hazardous Alcohol and Other Drug Use
Published by Koh HK, Frederick DE, Balboni TA, O'Reilly SM, Kelly JF, Humphreys K, Botticelli M, Mathur MB, Psimopoulos CS, Long KNG, VanderWeele TJ. Spirituality and Harmful or Hazardous Alcohol and Other Drug Use: A Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies. JAMA Psychiatry. 2026 Apr 1;83(4):363-378. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2025.4816. PMID: 41706493; PMCID: PMC12917744.
نيټه 18 Feb 2026
The ISSUP Exchange Podcast
Democratising Evidence with David Patton Pt. 4: The Future of Evidence
Published by The ISSUP Exchange - Episode 6.4
نيټه 07 Jul 2026