Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
AFRI-ASIA Drug Prevention and Treatment Summit
Join Us for the Afri-Asia Drug Prevention Summit 2025!
ISSUP Kenya, in partnership with regional and international stakeholders, is pleased to announce the upcoming Afri-Asia Drug Prevention Summit 2025.
A PREVENTIONIST AND HERO IN THE MAKING!
The inspiring journey of Adan Noor – INEP Plus graduate, cohort 3 (2025) Adan Noor, a graduate of the INEP Plus Cohort 3 (2025) in Kenya, is a powerful example of how prevention education has the potential to transform not only individuals...
DOES UGANDA HAVE AN ALCOHOL BURDEN? What do figures tell us?
DOES UGANDA HAVE AN ALCOHOL BURDEN? What do figures tell us? An online presentation sponsored by ISSUP-Uganda Chapter Wednesday 2nd July 2025 Prof. Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye
Alcohol Sachets an Endemic Problem in Sub-Saharan Africa: Do the Alcohol Sachet Bans in Africa Achieve the Policy Goals on Access and Availability
Abstract Background: Packaging alcohol in small quantities appears to be very popular in sub-Saharan African countries. This region represents itself amongst the largest consumer of easily accessible alcohol (WHO, 2018). Packaging and...
Advancing the implementation of evidence-based substance use prevention in Latin America: the Evidencia Viva program registry
Abstract Evidence-based program registries (EBPRs) are essential tools in prevention science, providing structured evaluations of intervention effectiveness to guide policymakers and practitioners. While established registries such as...
School prevention programs for problematic Internet use, problematic gambling and video game addiction in Spain: A systematic review
Abstract The present work aims to identify the school prevention programs for problematic Internet use, problematic gambling and video game addiction existing in Spain, reporting on their characteristics and effectiveness, establishing...
MY GRATITUDE TO ISSUP GLOBAL: ISSUP.NET
I want to express my gratitude to ISSUP Global (issup.net) as an active member, and proud to share that I have been awarded the new INEP Plus Trainer Badge. This is a recognition of my role as a certified INEP Plus Facilitator in the...
ISSUP Vietnam and National Chapters Regional Call Highlights
English version: On June 25th, 2025, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) held its regional virtual dialogue with the participation of ISSUP National Chapters from several countries: Vietnam, Afghanistan...
UNODC World Drug Report
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2025 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
Alcohol Use Among Adults in Greece and Kazakhstan: Results from an Online Research
ISSUP Greece and ISSUP Kazakhstan present a presentation of the results from an online study on alcohol use among adults in Greece and Kazakhstan.