Substances
8th Global Alcohol Policy Conference
GAPC is the leading forum for the world’s alcohol policy makers, advocates, researchers, civil society activists and practitioners.
Building on the increasing interest for and recent alcohol policy developments in the country and the Latin American region, Brazil is the perfect host for GAPC 2026.
Conference theme
2025 Canadian Conference on Tobacco and Nicotine (CCTN25)
The 2025 Canadian Conference on Tobacco and Nicotine (CCTN25) is Canada’s leading interdisciplinary knowledge exchange event focused on reducing the harms associated with commercial tobacco and nicotine use. Taking place virtually, CCTN25 will convene public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, clinicians, educators, and advocates from across the country and beyond.
The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes
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...
Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO
More than 100 million people — including at least 15 million children — are now using e-cigarettes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Children are nine times more likely than adults to vape, raising serious concerns about...
Guidance for Police Response to Drug-Related Mental Health Crises
ISSUP Argentina cordially invites you to participate in its webinar on Guide for Police Response in Mental Health Crises Related to Drug Use.
Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI
ISSUP, in collaboration with ICUDDR, present a webinar on Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI.
Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI
ISSUP, in collaboration with ICUDDR, cordially invites you to an upcoming webinar on Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI
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...
Is the Rise of Cannabis Induced Psychosis Unstoppable?
Sept. 29th at 10:00 AM Eastern Time
Classification of Psychoactive Substances
This section from the UPC 2 Physiology and Pharmacology for Prevention Professionals (p130-133) introduces the main types of psychoactive substances, explains their effects on the brain and body, and clarifies that some commonly used legal...
