On July 2nd, 2025, ISSUP had the privilege of hosting a webinar outlining highlights from the 2025 edition of the World Drug Report (WDR), presented by Ms. Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at...
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On June 25th, 2025, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) held its regional virtual dialogue with the participation of ISSUP National Chapters from several countries: Vietnam, Afghanistan...
ISSUP, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, has launched a new Global Recovery Network webinar series to spotlight diverse perspectives on recovery. The first webinar featured Dr. Haner Hernández, a respected expert in the...
This blog post explores how Sweden’s municipal policymaking often falls short of its stated commitments to equality and evidence-based governance—particularly when it comes to addressing intersecting identities and structural inequalities...
Hanoi, March 28, 2025 — In a significant step forward for the field of substance use prevention and care in Vietnam, the WECARE Center and the Center for Training and Research on Substance Abuse – HIV (CREATA-H) co-hosted a national...
Recovery is more than achieving sobriety – it is about building resilience for lifelong wellness. While traditional addiction treatment focuses on abstinence, true recovery requires comprehensive post-treatment support that addresses mental...
In Recognition of Nurses’ Week (May 6–12, 2025)
This global health, nursing-led initiative highlights the vital role of nurses in addressing substance use disorders (SUD) through evidence-based practice. The effort promotes improved health...
The International Drug Policy Academy (IDPA), established by the Council of Europe's Pompidou Group, is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of professionals involved in drug policy and addiction services. With over 50 years of...
The global refugee crisis presents complex challenges, including increased vulnerability to substance abuse. This presentation explores how sports can empower refugees and mitigate alcohol and drug use issues within displaced communities
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...
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This presentation is on Buddhist Psychology for prevention and addiction recovery. Please be kind enough to share this with interested parties.
Dr. Nadine Harker (⚑ South Africa) 1
1. University of Cape Town
Substance use surveillance and monitoring are essential for comprehending the extent, patterns, and consequences of drug and alcohol consumption. Data...
Mr. Michael Botticelli (⚑ United States) 1
1. Recovery Research Institute
This presentation will provide a brief history of the recovery field, the current landscape and the outlook for the future, particularly as it...
Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara (⚑ India) 1
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Digital health and e- health are big drivers of enhancing the services for persons with substance use and substance use...
Dr. Zili Sloboda (⚑ United States) 1
1. Applied Prevention Science International
Over the past four decades progress has been made in improving our understanding of the determinants and processes associated with the...
