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Synthetic cannabinoids: Reflections from Mauritius
During a recent engagement in Mauritius, I had the opportunity to hear the National Agency for Drug Control (NADC) present the National Drug Control Master Plan 2026–2030 and to share the suite of resources available through ISSUP. This...
August Highlights for the ISSUP Philippine Chapter
The month of August was a fruitful month for the ISSUP Philippines Chapter as it held its own in-person training on Motivational Interviewing, as well as continued its advocacies with partner government agencies and private institutions...
Recovery in the context of public health interventions within the criminal justice system.
Recovery in the context of the justice system and incarceration refers to a long-term process of change through which people see improvements in their health and stability, experience changes in identity, strengthen relationships, and gain...
IV Conferencia Anual de ISSUP PERU
Expertos, profesionales y especialistas en prevención y tratamiento del uso de sustancias nos compartirán conocimientos, experiencias y las mejores prácticas.
Fecha: 24 y 25 de setiembre
Lugar: Auditorio de Humanidades - Campus PUCP
Rec...
The prevalence, risk and protective factors and service needs in relation to the comorbidity of substance use and neurodiversity
This report was commissioned by Citywide because Community Drugs Projects had recognised a need for support to develop better service delivery for people who were neurodivergent. Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign is a national network of...
Organized crime groups: A systematic review of individual-level risk factors related to recruitment
Background:
Studies from multiple contexts conceptualize organized crime as comprising different types of criminal organizations and activities. Notwithstanding growing scientific interest and increasing number of policies aiming at...
Mitos y verdades: En torno a los cigarrillos electrónicos y otros dispositivos similares
Este evento se llevará a cabo el jueves 3 de septiembre a las 8:00 p.m.
Substance Use and Health Competencies for All Prescribers
Developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), the Workforce Competencies provide an evidence-informed framework outlining the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed by professionals working in substance...
Methadone vs Buprenorphine-Naloxone in Opioid Overdose Survivors
Abstract
Importance Individuals who experience opioid overdoses are at high risk of death, and data are limited about the comparative effectiveness of medications for this high-risk population.
Objective To compare the effectiveness of...
Psychosocial determinants of recidivism risk among incarcerated individuals with a history of substance use: A systematic review
The prevalence of recidivism among individuals with a history of substance use and incarceration remains a significant concern for criminal justice systems worldwide. With significant social and economic ramifications, preventing people...
Rehabilitation and Re-entry Programmes for Justice-Involved Individuals and Their Effectiveness in Social Reintegration: A Systematic Review
Prison rehabilitation and community re-entry programmes implemented during incarceration or in the transitional period serve as significant mechanisms for facilitating justice-involved individuals in their post-release adaptation. This...
The Changing Approach to Addiction — From Incarceration to Treatment and Recovery Support
It’s been more than 50 years since the United States launched a “war on drugs.” History has demonstrated the ineffectiveness of “tough-oncrime” drug-use policies, including laws requiring mandatory minimum sentencing for possession of...
Community-based substance use treatment programs for reentering justice-involved adults: A scoping review
Introduction:
For adults involved with the criminal justice system who are reentering their communities postincarceration, there is a large need for community-based substance use treatment. Little is known, however, about the types...
Twilight High: Understanding Hashish Use among Youth at Evenong Hours
The Social Web of Influence: Understanding the Contexts Driving Hashish Use Among Youth
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Substance Use Disorders: Principles, and Practice Examples from a Sri Lankan Context
The product may not be what it says: What emerging synthetic drugs and dangerous mixtures mean for practice
Australian Psychology Fees and Affordability Evidence Review 2026
The Australian Psychology Fees and Affordability Evidence Review 2026 is a national public-source review examining advertised psychology fees, Medicare rebates and the resulting out-of-pocket costs faced by people seeking psychological care...
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