Sobre o ISSUP

We are an international network that unites, connects and shares knowledge across the substance use prevention, treatment and recovery support workforce.

Our mission is to make the work of our members as effective as possible. We do this by making it easier to discover and share knowledge, training and networking opportunities.

45,322

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Our Achievements

ISSUP members in more than 200 countries and territories

39 National Chapters worldwide

More than 280 webinars organised with over 77,800 attendees

Our work seen by over 2 million website visitors

ISSUP members gaining credentials through a range of training opportunities

Thousands of resources shared through the ISSUP Knowledge Share

In Focus

Strengthening Capacity

ISSUP is committed to strengthening substance use prevention practice around the world. The INEP Plus course was developed by ISSUP to provide training of facilitators from its National Chapters who could then offer courses for beginners in prevention.

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Advocacy

On 14th May ISSUP was proud to co-sponsor an event on Tackling the Emerging International Threat of Synthetic Drugs at the UK’s House of Lords with Police, Treatment and Community Collaborative (PTACC), The Forward Trust, The Nelson Trust and Druglink Ltd.

On 14th May 2024 ISSUP was proud to co-sponsor an event on Tackling the Emerging International Threat of Synthetic Drugs at the UK’s House of Lords with PTACC, The Forward Trust, The Nelson Trust and Druglink Ltd.

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Prevention

ISSUP is committed to advancing global health through active participation in international initiatives. We participated in the UNODC Consultation Meeting in Vienna for "Friends in Focus": Shaping the Future of Peer-to-Peer Drug Prevention.

ISSUP is committed to advancing health through active participation in international initiatives. We participated in the UNODC Consultation Meeting in Vienna for "Friends in Focus": Shaping the Future of Peer-to-Peer Drug Prevention.

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SUD Treatment and Management Training

Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) and the Bahamas Chapter of ISSUP provided a three-day foundational capacity-building workshop to 38 participants representing various healthcare disciplines.

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Recovery Support

In Botswana, ISSUP has been reaching new audiences with the message that recovery is possible. The team used local media to spread the message that with adequate treatment and support people can embark on a journey of healing and transformation.

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What our members say

I have found the network so valuable. Knowledge and networking that has helped me improve in my drug use prevention work. Thanks ISSUP!

Wendy Gaya, Kenya

The work ISSUP is doing to strengthen and help share best practices as well as experiences on demand reduction efforts through the world is amazing. I am honoured to be a part of this network.

Ali Adyb, Maldives

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