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ISSUP UK presents its relaunch webinar, “Recognising the Overlooked Impact of Substance Use Bereavement.” The webinar will explore the experiences of those affected by substance use bereavement, including the impact of stigma, culture and complex grief, and consider compassionate approaches to support bereaved individuals and families.
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Inside this issue, explore our latest ISSUP Exchange podcast with Michael Chaple, meet Natalia Zachartzi in this month’s National Chapter Spotlight, browse our September webinar calendar, and catch up on network news, National Chapter activities, new research and resources, career opportunities, and more.
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The ISSUP Bahamas National Chapter is pleased to announce the appointment of Darnella Gibson as its Youth Representative. Darnella brings a growing body of professional training and a strong commitment to prevention, mental health, substance use, and behavioural addictions. Darnella is a Registered Nurse with specialized training in substance use and prevention care.
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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 sustancia.
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The 4th edition of FOCUS – Future-Oriented Careers in Understanding Substance Use is here, focusing on Building Skills for the Future Workforce: An International Youth Day Special Edition.
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Casa Rosetta Association, the host organisation for ISSUP Italy, will be taking part in two important conferences in Italy over the coming months. The first conference, Form Addictus, will be taking place in Bagheria, Sicily between 8-10 October. It will feature Dr Adele Emmanuela Cutaia, Psychologist and Coordinator of the Pathological Dependencies Unit at Casa Rosetta, who will be chairing a session.  
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ISSUP Global, in collaboration with the African Union, presents World Drug Report 2026: Key Trends and Policy Challenges for Africa.
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Dr Pamela Kaithuru, Director for ISSUP Kenya, participated in a Planning Committee meeting held on 2 September 2026 as part of preparations for the National Summit on Mental Wellness, Physical Activity & Sport 2026.
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ISSUP llevó a cabo con éxito la primera cohorte en español del taller “Invirtiendo en Prevención Basada en Evidencia (IEP)”, una capacitación especialmente diseñada para tomadores de decisiones, formuladores de políticas públicas y financiadores que desempeñan un papel clave en la definición de prioridades y la asignación de recursos para la prevención.
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ISSUP Argentina y SEDRONAR, colaboraron para llevar adelante la capacitación “Involucrando a los Jóvenes en la Prevención”, impartida por la OEA/CICAD, con el objetivo de fortalecer las capacidades de jóvenes para asumir un papel activo en la prevención del consumo de sustancias, conductas de riesgo, prevención del involucramiento de los jóvenes en pandillas y organizaciones criminales, y convertirse en agentes de cambio en sus comunidades.
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