Evidence-based practice (EBP) serves as the foundation for effective prevention strategies, ensuring interventions, programmes, and policies are grounded in the best available scientific knowledge.
This guide presents a curated collection...
Engaging youth in substance use prevention has proven to be a vital and effective strategy. Empowerment across all youth, but particularly among marginalised groups such as youth of colour, is a significant aspect of this involvement...
Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These alternatives address treatment, support...
Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and...
Exploring the dynamics of substance use's ripple effect within families reveals a complex web of emotions, relationships, and challenges. These recommended readings explore the impact that substance use can have on family members. Through...
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride month is celebrated each year during the month of June. Here you can find a list of resources and research on the topic of substance use among the LGBTQ+ community.
1) This repor...
Cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug that originates from the leaves of the coca plant, which is indigenous to South America. The drug's effects include heightened alertness, attention, and energy, as well as feelings of euphoria and...
Of all illicit substances, cannabis stands out as the most extensively cultivated, trafficked, and misused. It has significant effects on the human body and mind, altering sensory perceptions, mood, cognitive abilities, motor coordination...
Recovery is a process that often takes significant time and effort to achieve and maintain. Here you will find a selection of resources and pieces of research relating to the topic of recovery support. You can also join the ISSUP recovery...
World AIDS Day takes place in December each year. This reading list contains a list of research, publications and resources for practitioners relating to HIV/Aids. We also have a network dedicated to HIV and HCV where you can find a...
رواں ماہ کے اوائل میں آئی ایس ایس یو پی کے سینئر کنسلٹنٹ جیف لی نے دو ویبینرز دیے تھے جن میں اس بات کا جائزہ لیا گیا تھا کہ منشیات کے استعمال کی روک تھام کیا ہے۔ ویبینار ز کا مقصد روک تھام کے شعبے میں کام کرنے والے کسی بھی شخص کے لئے "بیک...
دماغی صحت اور مادہ کے استعمال کے مسائل عام طور پر منسلک ہیں ، اور یہ ضروری ہے کہ پیشہ ور افراد کسی فرد کو درپیش ممکنہ چیلنجوں کی نشاندہی کرنے اور ان کے ساتھ کام کرنے میں ماہر اور ماہر ہوں۔ ذہنی صحت کے عالمی دن کے موقع پر آئی ایس ایس یو پی...
بے گھری اور مادوں کے استعمال پر ہماری سیریز میں دوسرا ویبینار ڈاکٹر حنا کارور نے پیش کیا تھا جنہوں نے مختلف رکاوٹوں پر توجہ مرکوز کی جو لوگ مدد تک رسائی حاصل کرنے کی کوشش کرتے وقت محسوس کرتے ہیں اور ان رکاوٹوں کو دور کرنے کے لئے مختلف...
