Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
Can a "treatment specialist" also be seen as a "prevention specialist" and vice versa?
A contribution by Jeff Lee from the ISSUP INEP Plus facilitators training course.
10th World Congress of World Association on Dual Disorders
It is an Association created to professionals in psychiatry and mental health dedicated to the Research and Treatments on Dual Disorders.
To plan and develop the required educational programs to manage the “Dual Disorder’s” concept at a worldwide level with a focus on professional education and capacitation.
Rx and Illicit Drug Summit 2026
For 15 years, the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit has been a leading force in the fight against the opioid and addiction crisis. It remains the most influential gathering of stakeholders, where groundbreaking ideas are exchanged, strategies are forged, and action takes root. Our work is not done.
Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery
From risk to resilience: Transforming youth substance use care
How Do Stimulant Users Perceive Available Drug Demand Reduction Interventions in Croatia?
BACKGROUND: This study represents the first qualitative research on stimulant use in the Republic of Croatia, offering valuable insights into the perspectives of hard-to-reach stimulant users. The aim is to better understand the needs of...
Prevention, treatment, facilitator specialisms
A contribution by Jeff Lee from the ISSUP INEP Plus facilitators training course. A specialist treatment provider for substance use disorder may have the skill to be a comprehensive care provider for substance use disorder but... Let us...
Can Intersectoral Interventions Reduce Substance Use in Adolescence? Evidence From a Multicentre Randomized Controlled Study
This multicentre randomised controlled study evaluated a 3-year intersectoral intervention designed to reduce alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use among adolescents in a tri-border region of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The intervention...
Healthy Holiday Choices: Substance Prevention for Youth
ISSUP Tanzania would like to invite you to its webinar titled 'Healthy Holiday Choices: Substance Prevention for Youth'.
Artificial Intelligence in Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support: Selected Readings and Practical Insights
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we understand and manage substance use disorders (SUDs). The following curated readings highlight current developments, practical applications, and ethical considerations for AI in this field...
Perceptions of Law Enforcement Personnel and Public Health Professionals on Synthetic Drug Use in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Nigeria is one of the countries in the world severely impacted by synthetic drug production and use, yet lacks fundamental understanding of the synthetic drug market, how many people use, and how much they use. AIMS: The aims of...