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Developing a Holistic and Inclusive Competency Framework for the Addiction Workforce: Insights from a Transdisciplinary Team of Addiction Professionals

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Psychoactive Substances
Practice
Training
Partner Organisation
ADDICTOLOGY Journal

INTRODUCTION: The addiction workforce encompasses a diverse group of professionals across various sectors, such as prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. Training for this workforce is highly variable both at local and...

Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -

Webinar Reflection: Reimagining Prevention, The Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Publication Date
Format
Report
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Treatment
Populations
Public Health
Mental Health
Emergency Resources
Telehealth and Remote Services
Partner Organisation
ICUDDR

ISSUP, in partnership with the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR), recently hosted an engaging and forward-looking webinar titled “Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative Artificial...

Submitted by Goodman Sibeko -

The Biology of Trauma

Publication Date
Format
Book
Themes
Treatment
Health Promotion
Addiction
Mental Health

This groundbreaking book breaks down the latest research to reveal how trauma impacts our bodies on a cellular level and offers an empowering path to whole-body healing.

Today, we know more about mental health than ever before, but...

Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Global Launch – Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC)

Publication Date
Format
Webinar
Themes
Psychoactive Substances
Treatment
Health Promotion
Treatment Settings
Practice
Substances
Addiction
Populations
Children, Adolescents and Youth Women LGBTQ+
Family
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Other Marginalized Groups
Men
Refugees
Women
Youth and Adolescents
Best Practice Guidelines
Professional Development and Training
Partner Organisation
ICUDDR

On June 26, 2025, the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) marked an important milestone with the global launch of the Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC). This initiative, supported by the U...

Submitted by Hala Najm -

International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders

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Format
Guide
Themes
Treatment
Quality Assurance

The International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders, developed by UNODC and WHO, provide guidance for countries to strengthen evidence-based, ethical and effective treatment systems. They are designed for policymakers...

Submitted by Luciana Bruno -
Cover of Guide : International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders

World Drug Report 2025: Webinar on Key Trends and Policy Challenges for Africa

Publication Date
Format
Opinion piece, commentary
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Treatment
Recovery Support
Populations
Public Health
Epidemiology and Etiology

As a follow-up to our previous webinar outlining the Key Findings of the World Drug Report 2025, ISSUP on 28 August 2025 presented a review of the World Drug Report 2025 through an African lens. The webinar was moderated by Radolf Nortey...

Submitted by Goodman Sibeko -
Moderated by Radolf Nortey and A/Prof Goodman Sibeko, the webinar featured Dr. Anselme Simeon Sanou (UNODC), Dr. Olubusayo Akinola (AUC), and Dr. Martin Agwogie (ISSUP Nigeria), who shared insights on substance use trends, policy challenges, and opportunities for Africa.

The Power of Storytelling

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Training
Recovery Support
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar titled 'The Power of Storytelling'
Submitted by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

From Standards to Action: Ensuring Quality in Drug Treatment Services

Publication Date
Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Quality Assurance
Partner Organisation
UNODC
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with UNODC, presents its webinar titled 'From Standards to Action: Ensuring Quality in Drug Treatment Services'
Submitted by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

Community-Based Recovery in Asia: Integrating Mental Health and Addiction Services at the Grassroots Level, Thailand

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Community-Based
Treatment
The rising prevalence of substance use in Thailand—particularly methamphetamine and cannabis—has led to a significant increase in psychiatric comorbidities, including mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and cognitive impairment. In response, Thailand has implemented an integrated, community-based recovery approach that connects mental health and addiction services at the grassroots level.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Fellowship in the International Academy of Addictions Nursing

Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Practice
Training
Addiction
Professional Development and Training

Mission & Purpose

The mission of the FIAAN Leadership Assembly is to promote the vision of IntNSA’s high standards of addiction nursing care by advancing and disseminating addiction science through evidence-based practice, education...

Submitted by Olivia Woodrow -

Annual Report to the Parliament on Drug Addictions in Italy

Format
Report
Themes
Treatment
Substances

The 2025 Annual Report to the Parliament on Drug Addictions in Italy offers a comprehensive overview of the current drug addiction landscape. Despite a slight decline in youth drug use for the first time since 2018, the report highlights...

Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -

Integration of the Universal Treatment Curriculum to Residential Treatment Practices in the Philippines - A Clinician’s Perspective

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Treatment
The Universal Treatment Curriculum training series’ overall goal is to reduce the significant health, social, and economic problems associated with Substance Use Disorders by building international treatment capacity through training, professionalizing, and expanding the global treatment workforce. To date, the Philippines is among the top countries who have sought UTC trainings abroad and obtained international certification.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Improving Maternal Outcomes with Methadone High-dose Stabilization and 72hour Dispensing in the Setting of Fentanyl Use

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Recovery Support
Disparities remain prevalent for individuals with OUD in perinatal care settings in the United States, and the ability to access and express full health potential is limited for individuals who use drugs when they are not provided with standard and lifesaving care throughout their pregnancy.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Preventing Opioid Overdose for 6 Months Post-Prison Release: An Evidence Based Program

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Treatment
Inadequate substance use disorder (SUD) treatment resources for incarcerated women and men with substance use problems leads to a pressing need for services when they are released. Those leaving incarceration were almost 11 times more likely to die of an opioid overdose in the first year following release than the general population.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Tool For Identification, Diagnosis And Early Intervention For Mental Disorders Among Persons With Substance Use Disorders: Status Update And Presentation of Research Findings

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Treatment
Mental Health
Co- occurring mental disorders is a major contributor to the burden associated with substance use disorders. Presence of a co- occurring mental disorders among persons with substance use disorders poses challenges to the addiction professionals.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Application of the Theoretical Domains Framework on Substance Use Services: A Scoping Review

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Access to evidence-based practices (EBP) in substance use prevention and treatment programs remains a challenge despite systematic efforts toward dissemination. The delay in the integration of EBP results in costly and substandard quality of care. A key to promoting its uptake is to understand the determinants that influence the implementation of addiction programs.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Outcomes Of The Family Empowerment Program - An Online Therapy For Rural Australians Caring For Someone With A Substance Problem

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Family-Based
Treatment
Telehealth
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of The Family Empowerment Program- an online delivery of the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) intervention improving the psychological wellbeing and coping resources of Concerned Significant Others (CSOs) of people with substance problems and living in rural and remote Australia.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Substance Use Disorder in Pregnancy: Navigating Confidentiality Law to Deliver Evidence- Based Collaborative Care

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Women
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration and leading obstetrical and addiction medicine groups recommend prenatal care, medications to treat OUD, behavioral health therapy, and a cross-sector collaborative approach to address social determinant of health as best-practice treatment for pregnant individuals with OUD.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Clinical and Neurophysiological Evaluation of qEEG-Guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy in Methamphetamine Dependence: A Case Series Report at the National Narcotics Board Rehabilitation Center of the Republic of Indonesia

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Treatment
Methamphetamine dependence is a national problem with variable therapeutic success rates. Innovative approaches such as neuromodulation are required to enhance rehabilitation effectiveness. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that can modulate the neural circuits involved in addiction.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -