Health & Justice Responses 

A Reading List on Reducing Drug-Related Crime through Evidence-Backed Policy and Practice

Reading List

As justice systems increasingly shift their focus from punishment to rehabilitation, it becomes essential to understand the complex relationship between substance use, criminal behaviour, and treatment, particularly among individuals whose involvement with the system stems from substance use.

2026 National Drug Control Strategy - The White House

Guide

4 May 2026

The 2026 National Drug Control Strategy outlines a comprehensive roadmap to reduce illicit drug use and protect communities across the United States. It prioritizes stopping the flow of drugs and precursor chemicals at all borders through...

Global Organized Crime Index 2025 - Europe Overview

Report

25 February 2026

The 2025 Global Organized Crime Index shows that overall crime levels in Europe remain stable, and the region continues to rank among the least affected globally. However, this stability hides a more complex reality, with criminal markets...

Policy Brief: Scam Centres – Combating a Global Phenomenon

Report

15 April 2026

Short Summary Scam centres are a fast-growing global organized crime threat, generating over $1 trillion in losses in 2024. They use technology and psychological manipulation to target victims worldwide, supported by global criminal...

Advancing Advocacy: ISSUP Philippine Chapter's March 2026 Activities

News

30 March 2026

March 2026 has been a productive month for the ISSUP Philippine Chapter, with representatives participating in various events. Each activity reflects the Chapter's continued commitment to working together with government agencies and non...

ISSUP Bangladesh Chapter Launch Ceremony

ISSUP Webinar

5 March 2026

ISSUP Bangladesh presents the launch of the ISSUP Bangladesh Chapter. Organised in collaboration with Dhaka Ahsania Mission, the ceremony will bring together national and international experts, policymakers, youth leaders, and development partners working in substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support.

Safety Starts Early: Drug Use Prevention and Violence Prevention as Public Security Investments

ISSUP Webinar

19 March 2026

ISSUP Global presents a webinar on Safety Starts Early: Drug Use Prevention and Violence Prevention as Public Security Investments.

Reducing Drug‑Use–Related Offenses Through Health‑Centered Approaches

ISSUP Webinar

24 February 2026

ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Proyecto Hombre, presents a webinar on Reducing Drug-Use–Related Offenses Through Health-Centered Approaches.

Navigating opioid use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting people: composite narratives for policy action

Scientific article

8 January 2026

Opioid use during pregnancy and the postpartum period is increasing in the United States, yet many pregnant and parenting people face serious barriers to accessing effective treatment and supportive services. These barriers arise from...

A CSO PERSPECTIVE: Drug and substance abuse in Uganda Emerging trends,Human rights implications

Community update

Due to the rising incidence of narcotics-related cases and associated crime, there is an urgent need to expand and strengthen alternatives to criminal activity. This concern was emphasized by Dr. Rogers Kasirye during the 28th UHRC Annual...