Programme

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Check out a sneak peek of what’s to come, and scroll below to view the full programme table. 

ISSUP 2025 Programme (11Aug25)

Our event will start on Tuesday, 16th September, with a full day of workshops. These skills-building workshops will provide hands-on training in evidence-based practices. There is an extra fee of $30 USD to attend, and you’ll need to choose your workshop when you fill out the registration form.

The Opening Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 17th September. From then until Thursday, 18th September, you’ll enjoy a mix of inspiring Keynote Presentations and Panel Discussions, where you can learn, share ideas, and connect with others. Global and National leaders in addiction science will present groundbreaking research, policy insights, and innovative interventions.

On Friday, 19th September, the programme continues with our Cultural and Networking Day. This is not only a chance to enjoy the rich and beautiful Balinese culture, but also an important opportunity to strengthen connections, build new partnerships, and nurture friendships in a relaxed and inspiring setting. It’s a meaningful way to end the week together.

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Wednesday 17th September 2025

7:30 Registration
8:30 Opening Ceremony
Morning Keynote
10:00 Break
10:00 Plenary 1: A Landscape of Addiction Problem – Comprehensive Approach and Treatment 
Moderator: Vivi Syarif
Poster Session
12:00 Plenary 2: Recovery and Social Reintegration 
Moderator: Sam Nugraha
  • Helpline - Entrance Door to (Un)Sustainable Recovery Paths - Boro Goic
  • Empowering Recovery: Global Models for Trauma-Informed, Stigma-Free, and Collaborative Women's Care Insights from the Turkish Green Crescent's WFAR and the Gender Working Network - Sedef Ercetin
  • The Danger of the Kampung and the Promise of Work: Examining Drug Recovery and its Limited in Aceh, Indonesia - Loius Plottel 
  • Strengthening Aftercare Program for People with Substance Use Disorder through ATENSI - Rachmat Koesnadi
Poster Session
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Plenary 3: Establishing Global-Regional Collaboration in Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Programs 
Moderator: Goodman Sibeko 
Poster Session
15:30 Break
16:00 Plenary 4: Reducing Drug Related Crimes in the Community 
Moderator: Imelda Indriyani
  • Reducing Drug-Related Crime: A Comprehensive Approach from the Indonesian Directorate General of Corrections, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, Republic of Indonesia - Mirza Hapsari Massarapa
  • Justice Decisions that Impact Drug Related Crime - Michele Worobeic 
  • Community-Based Drug Treatment in the Justice System: What Works in Reducing Crime? - Roger Peters
  • From Courtroom to Clinic: How Legal Rulings Shape Cannabis Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults in South Africans - Nadine Harker
Poster Session
17:30 Plenary 5: Prevention in the Community
Moderator: Goodman Sibeko
  • Community Empowerment Strategies to Combat Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Indonesian High-Risk Areas - Yuki Ruchimat
  • Project VENDA: Empowering Youth Leadership for Creating Substance Abuse Free Environments (S.A.F.E.) - Dayana Vincent 
  • Assets Coming Together for Adolescents and Young Adult Health and Wellness (ACT NOW!!!): Engaging Community Actors in a Mapping Exercise to Bridge the Gap Between Drug Prevention Science and Practice - Novia T. Carter-Lookie
  • Dynamic Anti-Drug Strategies for Sustainable Community-Based Prevention for Children of Drug Users - Maricel M.Lim
Poster Session
18:30 End

 

Thursday 18th September 2025

8:00 Plenary 6: Reducing Drug-related Crime in Asia
Moderator: Michele Worobiec
Poster Session
9:00 Plenary 7: Drug Prevention among Children, Youth and Community Development 
Moderator: Eva Suryani
  • The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Substance Abuse Risk in Adolescents - Sameen Fatima
  • Safeguarding the Demographic Bonus: BNN's Prevention Strategy for Children, Youth and Communities - Zainul Muttaqien
  • From Urgency to Impact: Advancing Prevention Science to Address Global Challenges in Polysubstance Use and Behavioral Health Disparities - Carlton Hall
  • Peer Education Intervention to Reduce Substance Use in Southern Africa: Preliminary Findings from a Southern Africa Pilot Study - Tara Carney
Poster Session
10:30 Break
11:00 Plenary 8: Quality Assurance for Drug Treatment Services 
Moderator: Kristiana Siste
  • UNODC Quality Assurance for Drug Dependence Treatment and Care - Narendra Narotama
  • Ensuring Client-Centered Care in Addiction Treatment: Strategies & Best Practices in Indonesia - Annette Dale-Perera
  • Strengthen the Backbone of Drug Treatment: Advancing Quality Standards for Addiction Counselors in Indonesia - Amrita Devi
  • TBD* - Christ Chicco Sijabat
Poster Session
12:00 Lunch
13:00 Plenary 9: Community – Based Approach in Asia 
Moderator: Therese Castillo
  • Building Access To Rehabilitation Services For Substance Use Disorders In Indonesia Through Community-Based Interventions (IBM) - Erniawati Lestari 
  • Community-Based Recovery in Asia: Integrating Mental Health and Addiction Services at the Grassroots Level, Thailand - Chalowat Inpa
  • Community-Based Approach in Asia: Integration of SUD Services at the Grassroots Level - Hon. Dato Sri Hajah Fatimah Abdullah 
  • TBD* - Andar Pradanasari 
Poster Session
14:30 Break
15:00 Plenary 10: Treatment and Care 
Moderator: Tri Iswardani
  • Findings from a review of a directed care unit for the treatment of substance use disorders in Qatar - Gina Hofert
  • Tool for identification, diagnosis and early intervention for mental disorders among persons with substance use disorders: Status update and presentation of research findings - Yatan Pal Singh Balhara
  • Outcomes of the Family Empowerment Program - an online therapy for rural Australians caring for someone with a substance problem - Julaine Allan
  • Application of the Theoretical Domains Framework on Substance Use Services: A Scoping Review - Ma Veronica Felipe
  • Clinical and Neurophysiological Evaluation of qEEG-Guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy in Methamphetamine Dependence: A Case Series Report National Narcotics Board of Indonesia- Rehabilitation Center - Elvina Katerin Sahusilawane
Poster Session
16:00 Plenary 11: New Psychoactive Substances and Opioids
Moderator: Goodman Sibeko
  • Prevalence of Psilocybin Use in Vaping and Associated Factors: A Study among Amphetamine-type Stimulants (ATS) Use Disorder in Malaysia - Ruzmayuddin Mamat
  • Preventing Opioid Overdose for 6 Months Post-Prison Release: An Evidence Based Program - Hendree Jones
  • Using App based intervention in the management of stimulant use in the community setting - Suzaily Wahab
  • Improving Maternal Outcomes with Methadone High-dose Stabilization and 72hour Dispensing in the Setting of Fentanyl Use - Vania Rudolf
  • TBD* - Supiayanto 
Poster Session
17:30 Closing Ceremony: ISSUP Indonesia, ISSUP Global and Closing Remarks
18:00 Free Networking Time
19:00 Cultural Dinner and Performance
21:00 End

*Some of the information in the table above is still being confirmed. Where 'TBD*' (To Be Determined) appears, details will be updated as they are finalised in the lead-up to the event.*

 

Friday 19th September

You are warmly invited to join a field visit to Desa Panglipuran, one of Bali’s most iconic and well-preserved traditional villages. This visit offers a unique opportunity to experience local Balinese culture, traditional architecture, and community values that have been passed down through generations.

More information on the event here

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