The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
COVID-19 Preparedness and Responses in Prisons
Close to 11 million prisoners worldwide — as well as the officers who are charged with ensuring their safe, secure and humane custody — must not be forgotten during the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries should recognize the particular risks...
Alcohol and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 is a global health crisis that is increasing the workload of healthcare professionals around the world. In order to support practitioners during these critical circumstances, it is essential that everyone is informed about other...
COVID-19: The Global Pan(dem)ic and Reflections on a Prevention Science Response
The spread of COVID-19 is causing unprecedented damage throughout the world, from which the lasting impact will be evident for many years to come. It is vital that preventative efforts are put in place in order to minimise the damage and...
NAADAC COVID-19 Resource List
Health care professionals around the world are fighting tirelessly to reduce the harm that is being caused by COVID-19. Several public health organisations are creating and updating resources so that people can be updated on the changing...
Drugs of Abuse Resource Guide
Education plays a critical role in preventing substance abuse. Drugs of Abuse, a DEA Resource Guide, is designed to be a reliable resource on the most commonly abused and misused drugs in the United States. This comprehensive guide provides...
Work and Well-Being: A Guide for Addiction Professionals
This booklet identifies common workplace stressors for addiction professionals and offers evidence-based, practical strategies and resources to promote healthy lifestyles and productive professional lives. It is intended to assist agencies...
Practicing or Just Preaching? Self-Care for Addiction Professionals: Why It Counts and How to Do It
The principles of self-care are the same as for recovery, as exemplified by recovery-oriented systems of care. These principles promote a person-centred, strengths-based approach that helps people marshal the individual, social, and...
Burnout Prevention and Treatment
High levels of stress can result in feelings of helplessness, disillusionment, and exhaustion. Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. The impact of burnout can...
Webinar: Recomendaciones de cuidado para las personas usuarias de drogas frente a la pandemia de COVID-19
Prevención en consumos problemáticos desde el modelo participativo
ISSUP Argentina les invita a participar en un webinar en el que se abordarán las dificultades y desafíos a los que nos vemos enfrentados quienes trabajamos en prevención y asistencia en el campo de los consumos problemáticos. El webinar tendrá lugar el 22 de abril de 2020 a las 11
Self-Care: 12 Ways to Take Better Care of Yourself
It is vital we practice self-care in order to protect our physical and mental wellbeing. Unfortunately, we fail to practice self-care, leading to fatigue, stress and ill-health. In this blog post, Tchiki Davis, Ph.D. describes the...
