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ISSUP visit to Associazione Casa Rosetta in Caltagirone, Sicily

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On Sunday 15th September 2024, members of the ISSUP Board, staff and other guests visited the Assoziazione Casa Rosetta therapeutic community “L’Oasi” in Caltagirone, Sicily.
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Prevention and Community-Based Efforts Against Psychoactive Substance Use: Anti-Drug Coalitions and National Network of Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Professionals Launched in Togo

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Prévention et lutte contre l’usage des substances psychoactives basée sur la communauté: Les coalitions anti-drogue et le réseau national des professionnels en prévention, traitement et de réhabilitation au Togo lancés.
The National Anti-Drug Committee (CNAD), in collaboration with its partners, organised a forum on 13th August 2024 in Lomé to launch anti-drug coalitions and the national network of prevention, treatment , and rehabilitation professionals in Togo.
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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 179 (21 August 2024)

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This month ISSUP convened regional National Chapter meetings in both Bali, Indonesia, and Arusha, Tanzania. These dynamic gatherings aim to foster collaboration, spark innovative ideas, and reinforce efforts to advance drug demand reduction strategies across Asia and Africa.
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Asia National Chapters Meeting 2024 in Bali

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We are excited to share that our recent Asian National Chapters meeting took place in person in Bali, Indonesia on August 16th-17th, 2024.

We are excited to share that our recent Asian National Chapters meeting took place in person in Bali, Indonesia on August 16th-17th, 2024.

Representatives from ISSUP Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Vietnam participated in this event, providing updates on ISSUP developments in their countries. Together, we brainstormed strategies for National Chapter development, discussed the ISSUP Regional DDR Plan, and explored future cooperation among countries offices.

We also focused on ways to enhance the representation of Asian National Chapters at the...

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ISSUP Panama UTC Training Session for Faith-Based Organizations

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From July 29 to August 2, the ISSUP Panama Chapter held a training session on the Universal Treatment Curriculum for Faith-Based Organizations.
From July 29 to August 2, the ISSUP Panama Chapter held a training session on the Universal Treatment Curriculum for Faith-Based Organizations.
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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 178 (7 August 2024)

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Welcome to the latest edition of the ISSUP Newsletter!

We are excited to bring you details of our latest ISSUP Reading List on Engaging youth in Substance Use Prevention and links to new research articles from Addictology Journal. All of these resources and more are now available on the ISSUP website for you to enjoy.

In addition, we are pleased to announce open tender opportunities for National Chapters in the United Kingdom, Zambia, Cameroon, and Canada. Please see the links inside for detailed information on each tender, including closing dates and instructions for submitting a statement...

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How Trauma and Crisis may lead to Substance Use Disorder/Addiction. Conversely; How Addiction may lead to Trauma and Crisis.

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The correlation between Substance Use Disorder/ Addiction and Trauma /Crisis.
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  Trauma can be defined as the psychological distress following exposure to a traumatic or stressful event (Westhuizen, 2019). The way in which people respond to such an event is variable and can present in many different ways. Trauma is an injury to the brain and psyche in that it disrupts our psychological well-being at a neurological level. Trauma is the invisible force that shapes our lives. It shapes the way we live, the way we love and the way we make sense of the world. It is the root of our deepest wounds (Mate’ ,2008). Different people who are exposed to the same event will not...

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THE WORLD DRUG REPORT 2024: Webinar for Civil Society

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Learn about global drug trends from the authors of the World Drug Report 2024!

UNODC experts will present the World Drug Report 2024, giving an overview of the latest developments and diving into the most up-to-date global data. In the...

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CADA's 2nd Quarterly Newsletter 2024

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Collective Arts Development Association(CADA),celebrating World Drug Day 2024 at the Bamenda Central Prison,Northwest region,Cameroon. A drug use,abuse and crime sensitization campaign on drug preventive measures among children and youths.
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UNODC World Drug Report 2024: Harms of world drug problem continue to mount amid expansions in drug use and markets

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The emergence of new synthetic opioids and a record supply and demand of other drugs has compounded the impacts of the world drug problem, leading to a rise in drug use disorders and environmental harms, according to the World Drug Report 2024 launched by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
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Art of Healing: A new era in substance use prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery support’ International Event in Thessaloniki, Greece

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Thessaloniki, Greece - 24 June 2024: The vibrant city of Thessaloniki will host the highly anticipated "Art of Healing" Conference, an event dedicated to exploring the science and practice of Substance Use Prevention, Harm Reduction , Treatment and Recovery support. Scheduled to take place from June 23-28 at The International Exhibition & Congress Centre of TIF-HELEXPO, this conference promises to bring together a diverse group of experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts from around the globe.

The Art of Healing Conference aims to create a platform for dialogue and collaboration among...

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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 175 (19 June 2024)

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In this issue we bring you details of the 3rd Informal Technical Consultation for the "Friends in Focus" peer-to-peer drug prevention programme, plus the 19th International Congress on Psychiatry that took place in Egypt last week.
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19th International Congress on Psychiatry, Egypt

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Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine hosted the 19th International Congress on Psychiatry from 11 – 13 June 2024. ISSUP Africa Regional Coordinator Radolf Nortey attended the event along with colleagues from ISSUP Egypt.
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ISSUP Newsletter - Issue 174 (5 June 2024)

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With just over 3 weeks to go, we are directing all our focus on the Art of Healing event in Thessaloniki, Greece! Gain key information on location, programmes, conference speakers, local events and much more.
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Upcoming Events

Ecolink Webinar on Understanding Chemsex

05 जून 2026
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Webinar on "Understanding Chemsex" is hosted by the Ecolink Alumni Association in collaboration with ISSUP India on 5 June 2026 at 6 PM (Indian Time). Addiction professionals, psychologists, doctors, students, and those interested in the...

International Recovery Day

30 सितंबर 2026
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Free registration worldwide: https://internationalrecoveryday.org/ Observed annually on September 30, International Recovery Day is an online global movement dedicated to embracing all addictions, all recovery pathways, and all those...
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