Community-Based

Community-level awareness, altering social norms, and building resilience. 

Community-Based Recovery in Asia: Integrating Mental Health and Addiction Services at the Grassroots Level, Thailand

Video and audio recordings
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The rising prevalence of substance use in Thailand—particularly methamphetamine and cannabis—has led to a significant increase in psychiatric comorbidities, including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and cognitive impairment. In response, Thailand has implemented an integrated, community-based recovery approach that connects mental health and addiction services at the grassroots level.

Community-based Approach in Asia: Integration of SUD Services at the Grassroots Level

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Addiction and social issues remain a persistent global challenge, demanding innovative, integrated, and sustainable approaches for effective intervention related to prevention, treatment, recovery and after care, rehabilitation and social reintegration. The growing prevalence of substance use, abuse and use disorders (SUD), particularly in disadvantaged and marginalized groups, underscores the need for comprehensive and sustainable intervention strategies to mitigate their impact at the grassroots level.

Combat Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Indonesian High-Risk Areas

Video and audio recordings
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Indonesia faces a persistent and complex challenge from drug abuse and illicit trafficking, a situation the government has declared a national emergency. The archipelagic nation's unique geography and socio-economic dynamics contribute significantly to its vulnerability, making it a critical focus for comprehensive intervention strategies.

Community Policing and Health Partnerships

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Online

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET

Multisectoral collaboration between policing, healthcare and social services is critical to improving justice and health outcomes within communities, including substance use health. Learn how smaller municipalities are enhancing community safety and well-being through policing–healthcare partnerships.

Collaborating Effectively with Government

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Online

Thursday, August 21, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET

Substance use is a complex issue that requires a multi-faceted response. Municipal leaders often need to work with other levels of government to achieve the changes they want to see in their communities. Learn how smaller municipalities are collaborating with other levels of government to address the substance use challenges their communities are facing.

How Data Can Help Municipalities

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Online

Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET

The most effective solutions are driven by data. Learn how smaller municipalities can use different types and sources of data to identify the substance use issues most impacting their community and the best way to address them.

AFRI-ASIA Drug Prevention and Treatment Summit

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Nairobi
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Kenya

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.

Date: 27th–29th October 2025
Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Theme: “Drug Demand Reduction Without Borders”

Event Poster

Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

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As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research.
ISSUP Reading List

Exploring cultural experiences of stigma

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Online

The stigma of drug and alcohol use within some minoritised communities can create barriers to treatment, leading to poorer health outcomes and inequality of access to support needed. 

Join our guest speakers as they talk about this and answer your questions on some of the complexities involved in additional barriers to accessing support. All welcome. 

Host - Navi Dhesi.