Theories and Science

Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Navigating Prevention: Insights from Diverse Programs and Strategies, on the 26th of June, 2024.

Abstract Background Epidemiologic research suggests that youth cannabis use is associated with psychotic disorders. However, current evidence is based heavily on 20th-century data when cannabis was substantially less potent than today...

​​​​​​​ISSUP Lebanon presents a webinar on Strategies in Media and Social Media for Substance Use Prevention.

Abstract Psychological therapies are among the most effective treatments for common mental health problems—however, we still know relatively little about how exactly they improve symptoms. Here, we demonstrate the power of combining theory...

Children's drug use in Africa is a growing concern that requires urgent attention and comprehensive strategies. Understanding the complex factors influencing children's drug use and implementing effective prevention and intervention...

Children's drug use in Africa is a growing concern that requires urgent attention and comprehensive strategies. Understanding the complex factors influencing children's drug use and implementing effective prevention and intervention...

Source: Yu,Q.,Hernandez,B.,Swineford,C.,Walker,N.,MacNeill,L.,Zhang,Y.,Wakschlag,L.S.,&LeeWiggins,J.L (2023).Towardanoptimizedassessmentofadolescentpsychopathologyrisk:Multilevelenvironmentalprofilesandchildirritabilityaspredictors...

American College of Science and Humanities initiated activities to fulfill the ISSUP mission in Sri Lanka. On June 11th 2023, the college held the inaugural psychology research conference with special focus on substance use prevention and...

Despite extensive evidence regarding the negative effects of stigma experienced by people living with HIV (PLHIV) and people who inject drugs within health care settings, comparatively little evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of...