ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 31st session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Professional Self-Care in Addiction Services: Ethical Practice, Compassion Fatigue, and Workforce Sustainability'.
ISSUP Nigeria marked a major milestone with a leadership transition ceremony that combined the inauguration of new executive officers with a warm send-off for the outgoing team. The moment signalled continuity, renewal, and the beginning of a fresh chapter for the National Chapter in Nigeria.
In her first remarks to the media, the newly inaugurated President, Dr. Olajumoke Koyejo, declared that a new era of youth-driven leadership had begun, describing the moment as “Youth O’Clock in ISSUP Nigeria.” She outlined her administration’s vision to deepen the society’s national impact through...
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 30th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Integrated Behavioural Health Approaches In Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention, Treatment And Recovery: Bridging Gaps In Service Delivery'.
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 30th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Integrated Behavioural Health Approaches In Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Prevention, Treatment And Recovery: Bridging Gaps In Service Delivery'.
The WHO Africa Mental Health Dashboard, accessible via WHO AFRO Mental Health Dashboard, consolidates key indicators into a single, interactive platform that enables users to track progress, identify gaps and align national efforts with regional and global targets. It is designed to support ministries of health, policymakers, WHO staff, technical partners and the public in making informed decisions and driving action.
The dashboard features an AI-powered chatbot that simplifies complex insights for users, making the data more accessible.
Data is sourced from WHO, GBD, the Mental Health Atlas...
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 29th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Beyond Tokenistic Roles: Harnessing The Power of Young People in Drug Use Prevention'.
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 29th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic 'Beyond Tokenistic Roles: Harnessing The Power of Young People in Drug Use Prevention'.
We’re excited to share that ISSUP has successfully launched the pilot of the Investing in Evidence-Based Prevention (IEP) Workshop, attended by 18 participants from 17 countries. The workshop was delivered in two online sessions, held on 14 and 21 August, bringing together policy-makers, decision-makers and funders.
The IEP workshop was developed by Jeff Lee, and Rachele Donini, together with the Scientific Support Team (SST). The pilot was delivered by Rachele Donini as trainer.
The first session, Introduction to Prevention Science, focused on the fundamentals of prevention...
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 28th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Understanding the Connection and Promoting Trauma-Informed Prevention in Nigeria'.
Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process—it is dynamic, multifaceted, and deeply individual. To truly support individuals on their recovery journey, practitioners must access tools, systems, and knowledge that reflect the realities of those they serve.
ISSUP Nigeria joined the global community on June 26 to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, under the theme: “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.”
Across the country, members of ISSUP Nigeria were actively involved in a range of activities, reaching young people in schools, engaging policymakers, raising awareness in local communities, and sharing prevention messages through media and online platforms.
From student-led campaigns in Oyo State and community sensitisation walks in Lagos state, to high-level advocacy events in Niger State and...
The WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders provides a comprehensive snapshot of global trends in alcohol consumption, related harms, and national policy responses, alongside the availability and quality of treatment services for alcohol and drug use disorders.
Key Highlights:
Presents the latest data from WHO Member States, aligned with SDG Health Target 3.5: “Strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.”
Offers updated insights on global alcohol consumption patterns...
This survey is a collaborative effort by ICUDDR, NECPAM and ISAM. Together, we are trying to assess the impact recent reductions in funding have had to the workforce of fields dealing with substance use related issues.
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 27th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar focuses on the topic of 'Exploring the Intersection of Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health: Challenges and Effective Interventions.'
ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to the 27th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Exploring the Intersection of Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health: Challenges and Effective Interventions.'.
Lee, EH., Yu, HJ. Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 20, 18 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00648-8
Background
Smoking is one of the top causes of preventable death and is linked to many serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Nurses can play a big role in helping people quit smoking by offering support through counselling, education, and mental health care. These nurse-led programs have been shown to increase quit rates. Training nurses to deliver these programs is important, and reviewing past studies helps us understand what works best.
Methods
Researchers searched eight major health databases between March 27 and August 1, 2024, to find studies on nurse-led...
CSUCH’s data visualisation tool can be used to estimate substance use trends across the country. The data helps inform programs, practices, and research to protect communities, save lives, and improve the well-being of people in Canada.
Spotlight: Top 3 causes of death due to substance use in Canada
More than 200 people died each day due to substance use (SU) in 2020 (the latest year for which data are available). That works out to 73,994 deaths that year. The average age of death due to SU was 45 years. Tobacco use caused 63% (46,366) of SU-related deaths, followed by alcohol at 23%...
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 26th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar focuses on the topic of 'The Role of Family in Substance Use Prevention'.