Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
Social and Economic Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Young People: A case study of Teso region - Uganda.
Context: Teso region in Eastern Uganda has one of the highest levels of alcohol and drug use Nationally. A project intervention aimed at preventing harmful use of alcohol and drugs among youth was initiated with support of Movendi /IOGT-NTO...
Becoming a Member of the Prevention Club: Development of Interdisciplinary Prevention Terminology
Introduction Prevention science is interdisciplinary, drawing upon multiple fields of research and practice to develop integrated knowledge. A challenge facing the field is the proliferation of different terms with the same meaning, and of...
Cognitive Behavioural-Spiritual Counselling Model (CBT-Spiritual) in Resiliency Enhancement for People with Substance Abuse Disorder
Drug abuse is increasingly concerning, requiring a rehabilitative approach through effective counselling by the Indonesian Government by strengthening drug prevention and eradication, because drug abuse in Indonesia is increasingly...
Family as a risk and protective factor in the psychosocial development of children from families with addiction-related problems
Aims of the study: The purpose of the research was to investigate subjective insight into the experiences of children in families with addiction problems, and to consider risk or protection factors that affect their psychosocial development...
Webinar Reflection: Reimagining Prevention, The Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence
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...
ASAM 57th Annual Conference
The ASAM Annual Conference is the defining event in addiction medicine, bringing together all professionals to connect, learn, and inspire. For 57 years, ASAM has been convening the addiction treatment community to showcase best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in the field. This year, attendees will have the opportunity to:
Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 34th Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference-the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 34th Annual Meeting held in person May 26-29, 2026, in Washington, DC. This year’s theme is “New Horizons in Prevention Science: Multilevel Interventions for Systemic Challenges.”
Implementation Science in Higher Education: Identifying Key Determinants in the Selection of Evidence-Based Alcohol and Substance Prevention and Treatment
Alcohol and substance use remains a concern among emerging adults including university students. Evidence-based prevention and treatment for this population are available but implementation varies. Learn about the barriers and facilitators of these interventions through this webinar.
Time: 8:30AM US EST / 1:30PM UTC
Presenter:
Ashley C. Helle, Ph.D.
Teachers Training workshop at Hambanthota NDDCB Ministry of Health Ministry of Education
About programme The Preventive Education and Training Division of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), Sri Lanka, successfully conducted the Guru Shiksha Teachers Training Programme from 22nd to 24 September 2025 at the...
Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI
ISSUP, in collaboration with ICUDDR, present a webinar on Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI.