Ä9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis, induces persistent epigenetic modifications — DNA methylation changes, histone post-translational modifications, and altered non-coding RNA expression — that...
During a recent engagement in Mauritius, I had the opportunity to hear the National Agency for Drug Control (NADC) present the National Drug Control Master Plan 2026–2030 and to share the suite of resources available through ISSUP. This...
The Maine Nursing Preceptor Education Program registration is now open. Learners from across the globe are welcome. This fall program is fully virtual. Learners will complete 7 synchronous on demand modules followed by two live, virtual...
Are we ignoring a silent physiological hazard in aging patients on Opioid Maintenance Therapy (OMT)?
In our latest Viewpoint, we introduce the "Renal Trap" hypothesis, highlighting how age-related renal decline dangerously amplifies...
The Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO), serving as the host organization for the ISSUP Ethiopia National Chapter, is pleased to announce a monumental milestone in advancing public health governance, regulatory compliance...
Relapse is a very complex issue affecting almost 40% to 60% where an individual returns to the old pattern of the substance use after successful completion of the treatment. Relapses are a hallmark and major source of dissatisfaction among...
Substance abuse is a pandemic disease in Pakistan. The use of stimulants such as methamphetamine and ecstasy is common among adolescents, and it is increasing day by day. Our educational institutes are also facing this problem. So, in the...
The month of August was a fruitful month for the ISSUP Philippines Chapter as it held its own in-person training on Motivational Interviewing, as well as continued its advocacies with partner government agencies and private institutions...
Recovery in the context of the justice system and incarceration refers to a long-term process of change through which people see improvements in their health and stability, experience changes in identity, strengthen relationships, and gain...
Expertos, profesionales y especialistas en prevención y tratamiento del uso de sustancias nos compartirán conocimientos, experiencias y las mejores prácticas.
Fecha: 24 y 25 de setiembre
Lugar: Auditorio de Humanidades - Campus PUCP
Rec...
This report was commissioned by Citywide because Community Drugs Projects had recognised a need for support to develop better service delivery for people who were neurodivergent. Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign is a national network of...
Background:
Studies from multiple contexts conceptualize organized crime as comprising different types of criminal organizations and activities. Notwithstanding growing scientific interest and increasing number of policies aiming at...
Este evento se llevará a cabo el jueves 3 de septiembre a las 8:00 p.m.
Developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA), the Workforce Competencies provide an evidence-informed framework outlining the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed by professionals working in substance...
Importance Individuals who experience opioid overdoses are at high risk of death, and data are limited about the comparative effectiveness of medications for this high-risk population.
Objective To compare the effectiveness of...
The prevalence of recidivism among individuals with a history of substance use and incarceration remains a significant concern for criminal justice systems worldwide. With significant social and economic ramifications, preventing people...
Prison rehabilitation and community re-entry programmes implemented during incarceration or in the transitional period serve as significant mechanisms for facilitating justice-involved individuals in their post-release adaptation. This...
