In this first episode, Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko is joined by Ashwin Thind to trace the personal and professional journey that led him into the field of addiction, mental health, and Chemsex.
Ashwin reflects on early curiosity...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in conjunction with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), is issuing this Health Advisory to notify public health professionals, clinicians, laboratorians, and...
This issue is the second of a special two-part series. Part 2 examines key factors driving stimulant use, what these trends mean for different groups of people and the responses being implemented to reduce harms.
Three key points of...
This issue is a special two-part series. The first part features a regional breakdown of reports from seven Canadian Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (CCENDU) nodes and five drug checking services from across the country. It...
Background:
Experiencing stigma/discrimination is common in individuals who use substances. However, those with caring responsibilities for individuals who use substances may also be stigmatised and discriminated against (known as...
Drug use in Sri Lanka has become an increasingly serious public health and social challenge in recent years. The misuse of both traditional substances like cannabis and emerging drugs such as heroin and methamphetamine has affected various...
National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) is the pioneer government institution, which discharges its functions with an aim to control (Demand Reduction) the drug menace from Sri Lanka. In 1984, parliament enacted the National...
One of the most innovative and impactful strategies of ROFI Cameroon is the use of music as a tool for social intervention, grassroots sensitization campaigns, conducted directly within local communities.
THE NO ADDICTION CONCERT
The...
Understanding how addiction works in the mind helps emphasize how addiction isn't just a choice; it's a brain disease. Substances alter brain chemistry, causing habits immensely hard to break. Recognizing that addiction isn't just a simple...
In this issue you can read about the different activities carried out in CIJ the host institution of the ISSUP México Chapter, as well as several opinion articles on mental health and addictions.
Please note that some of the materials now...
In this issue you can read about the different activities carried out in CIJ the host institution of the ISSUP México Chapter, as well as several opinion articles on mental health and addictions.
Please note that some of the materials now...
Hispanic Americans are disproportionately affected by alcohol use disorders (AUD) yet many are reluctant to seek alcohol treatment. Faith-based communities could serve as an effective setting for raising awareness...
PURPOSE: Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) is a leading cause of persistent neurodevelopmental disability, with additional adverse consequences to the offspring’s growth, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and immunity, among others...
This course is designed to complement and strengthen existing training curricula in addiction prevention and recovery by providing a deeper, structured understanding grounded in Buddhist psychology. It builds upon and further advances...
Introduction: The global crisis of illicit substance consumption, particularly cocaine, extends beyond individual users, impacting social, cultural, and institutional levels. Cocaine use is associated with a myriad of illicit...
Introduction. The use of crystal meth, an extremely addictive variant of methamphetamine, currently represents one of the most severe public health issues in Mexico. This substance not only affects the physical and mental health...
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...
On 9 March 2026, we officially launched Preventina (PreventAdvisor)—an AI chatbot designed to support prevention science, policy, and practice.
This is not a generic chatbot. Preventina is built on a curated knowledge base of verified...
This substance abuse awareness infographic portrays the protective factors of using substances. The most common protective factors are listed on this infographic to educate others on how and why people can prevent or recover from substance...
