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Evidence-based recommendations and protocols designed to improve the quality of care and outcomes in prevention, treatment, recovery support and harm reduction.
Youth Recovery: Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults – Reading List
In this reading list, we provide resources exploring recovery from substance use disorders among adolescents and young adults, with a particular focus on recovery capital, supportive educational environments, and community-based recovery...
Family Intervention Models for Young Adults with Substance Abuse: A Systematic Review
Published in the Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine, this systematic review examines the effectiveness of family-based interventions for addressing substance use among adolescents and young adults.
The researchers reviewed 41 studies...
ISSUP Ethiopia National Chapter Engages 16 Strategic National & International Entities on 3-Year Framework for Collaboration (v1.0, 2027–2029)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Ethiopia National Chapter—hosted and coordinated by Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO)—has formally initiated an institutional...
Drug & Precursor Trafficking: A Field Guide for Frontline Officers
Drug & Precursor Trafficking: A Field Guide for Frontline Officers is a practical resource designed to support law enforcement personnel in identifying, investigating and responding to drug trafficking and the illicit movement of precursor...
Adaptation of the Multidimensional Inventory of Recovery Capital (MIRC) to the Czech Environment
INTRODUCTION: While international attention toward addiction recovery research is growing, in the Czech environment there is still a lack of research data and tools for measuring this concept. The primary objective of the research project...
AddictologyIssue 2/2026
IPREV: A National Interactive Platform for Promoting Mental Health and Preventing Risk Behaviour – A Case Study of a Comprehensive School- and Community-Based Prevention System
BACKGORUND: Infrastructural support has become a critical factor in the implementation of prevention at the regional and national level. The complexity of risk behaviour prevention requires a diverse and systematic approach.
AIM: This...
Connecting Evidence, Prevention, Law Enforcement and Community Action: Key Insights from ISSUP 2026
How do we go about translating evidence into effective action, strengthen prevention, address drug-related crime, improve access to treatment and recovery support, and build safer, healthier communities?
This age-old question was explored...
From Evidence to Practice: Advances in Substance Use Disorder Care
Evidence-based interventions can improve prevention, treatment and recovery outcomes, but knowing what works does not guarantee that people will benefit. Effective responses depend on trained professionals, supportive systems, coordinated...
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...
The Role of Faith Communities in Addressing Substance Use and Crime – Reading List (Part 2)
In this second reading list, we continue exploring the growing evidence on the role and contribution of faith communities and faith-based organisations in addressing substance use and crime, with a particular focus on treatment engagement...
The Role of Law Enforcement in the Reduction of Substance Use and Other Behavioral Health Risks: Substance Use as a Focus: United States as an Example
This paper explores how law enforcement can contribute to the prevention of substance use and other behavioural health risks beyond their traditional enforcement role. Using the United States as an example, it argues that police and other...
Spirituality and Harmful or Hazardous Alcohol and Other Drug Use
This meta-analysis reviewed 55 longitudinal studies involving more than 540,000 participants to examine the relationship between spirituality and harmful or hazardous alcohol and other drug use. The findings show that spiritual and...
UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs
The UN Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs is a practical online resource coordinated by UNODC that brings together tools, guidance, and operational resources from across the UN system to support responses to the global synthetic drug problem...
The Tobacco Control Scale 2025 in Europe
The Tobacco Control Scale 2025 shows that progress in tobacco control across Europe has slowed, with more countries recording lower scores than in previous years. Key reasons include the failure to regulate heated tobacco products in the same way as cigarettes and the lack of adjustments to tobacco taxes and prices to keep pace with inflation.
A European Guide on Dual disorders: Health and Social Responses
This European guide by EUDA highlights the importance of addressing dual disorders, where mental health conditions and substance use disorders occur at the same time. These co-occurring conditions are common and often lead to poorer health...
Belief, Behavior, and Belonging: How Faith is Indispensable in Preventing and Recovering from Substance Abuse
This study reviews evidence on the role of faith and spirituality in preventing substance use and supporting recovery. It highlights that many addiction treatment programs in the United States include a spiritual component, particularly...
2026 National Drug Control Strategy - The White House
The 2026 National Drug Control Strategy outlines a comprehensive roadmap to reduce illicit drug use and protect communities across the United States. It prioritizes stopping the flow of drugs and precursor chemicals at all borders through...
Faith-based intervention, change in religiosity, and abstinence among people with substance use disorders
This study examines how changes in religiosity influence recovery outcomes among people in addiction treatment. It finds that individuals in faith-based programs show higher and increasing levels of religiosity over time, which is linked to...
إدارة خدمات علاج اضطرابات استخدام المخدرات وفقًا للمعايير الدولية الأساسية للجودة
يهدف دليل إدارة خدمات علاج اضطرابات استخدام المخدرات وفقًا للمعايير الدولية الأساسية للجودة إلى مساعدة القادة والمديرين على ترجمة المعرفة الحالية وأفضل الممارسات الأخلاقية والفعّالة في مجال العلاج إلى تطبيق عملي. كما يساعد المديرين على...
Quality Standards in Drug Use Disorder Treatment – Reading List
In this reading list, we provide resources to help engage our members with the latest knowledge, tools, and case studies on quality standards in substance use disorder treatment. These materials highlight international frameworks, research...
