Coordinated efforts between law enforcement, courts, treatment providers, and social services to reduce reoffending, promote recovery, and address the underlying causes of drug-related crime.
Responding to Drug-Related Offending
Impact of opioid maintenance therapy in the community on re-incarceration in individuals with opioid use disorder—A linked cohort study
Abstract Introduction Studies have found associations between Opioid Agonist Maintenance Treatment during incarceration and reduced recidivism among recently released formerly incarcerated persons. However, the role of community-based...
World Drug Report 2025
On July 2nd, 2025, ISSUP had the privilege of hosting a webinar outlining highlights from the 2025 edition of the World Drug Report (WDR), presented by Ms. Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at...
A Call for Trauma-Informed Justice Reform in Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use, Mental Illness, and Incarceration
By Seye Omiyefa Across Nigeria and many parts of the world, thousands of individuals, particularly youth and economically marginalized people, are trapped in a revolving door of arrest, incarceration, and reentry. Much of this cycle is...
Making a Difference Across Illinois
BOOSTING TREATMENT SUCCESS & VALUE People referred to substance use treatment by the justice system (courts, probation, parole) are significantly more likely to complete it when they also receive TASC (Treatment Accountability for Safer...
2023 Companion infographic report: Results from the 2021, 2022, and 2023 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health
Conducted annually, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides nationally representative data on the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; substance use disorders; mental health issues; and receipt of substance use and mental...
Evaluating the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions in incarcerated populations: A meta-analysis.
Abstract A growing body of research supports the use of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in incarcerated populations; however, treatment effectiveness remains unclear. This meta-analysis of 22 studies ( N = 2,265, 75% male) quantified...
Effectiveness of mindfulness-based relapse prevention in individuals with substance use disorders:
Abstract Objectives: This systematic review aimed to understand the current state of the art about the effectiveness of mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) on individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), taking into account not...
Mindfulness treatment for substance misuse: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Highlights •First meta-analysis of mindfulness treatment for substance misuse. •Mindfulness treatment is a positive intervention for substance use disorders. •Mindfulness treatment had a significant small effect on reducing substance misuse...
Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for substance use disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Abstract Objectives: Substance use disorder (SUD) is a prevalent health issue with serious personal and societal consequences. This review aims to estimate the effects and safety of Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) for SUDs...
Time to think: A cognitive model of delinquency prevention and offender rehabilitation.
SUMMARY In this groundbreaking book, "A Time to Think," author dives deep into a comprehensive cognitive model for delinquency prevention and offender rehabilitation. Drawing on years of research and practical experience, the author...