Drug addiction and its associated consequences, such as long-term dependence, bloodborne illnesses, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, social isolation, and criminal activity, are gradually being recognised as serious issues that need to...
INTRODUCTION: Substance use among adolescents in the European Union constitutes a significant public health challenge. Particularly concerning are the early onset of use, patterns of polydrug consumption, and the emergence of novel...
ISSUP, in partnership with the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR), recently hosted an engaging and forward-looking webinar titled “Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative Artificial...
I was honoured to participate in the EHS International Mental Health Conference 2025 as a poster presenter. My presentation reflected the core principles of the Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model, emphasizing the...
Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUP
A special three-part series celebrating 10 years of of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP).
In this second episode, host Associate...
STANDING IN THE GAP: MY TESTIMONY ON SUICIDE PREVENTION.
Over the years of walking with teenagers and young people, I have come face to face with the silent battles they fight every day. Behind bright smiles and youthful energy, many are...
Screening and brief intervention (SBI), effective in community health care, show inconsistent results in correctional settings (CS). We hypothesized that SBI needs adaptation for the incarcerated population. The study...
