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Social and Economic Effects of Alcohol and Drugs on Young People: A case study of Teso region - Uganda.

Publication Date
Format
Poster
Themes
Prevention
Family-Based
School-Based
Training
Substances
Addiction

Context: Teso region in Eastern Uganda has one of the highest levels of alcohol and drug use Nationally. A project intervention aimed at preventing harmful use of alcohol and drugs among youth was initiated with support of Movendi /IOGT-NTO...

Submitted by Mastulah Kisakye -
Mercy Kisakye

Becoming a Member of the Prevention Club: Development of Interdisciplinary Prevention Terminology

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Public Health
Epidemiology, Aetiology and Statistics

Introduction

Prevention science is interdisciplinary, drawing upon multiple fields of research and practice to develop integrated knowledge. A challenge facing the field is the proliferation of different terms with the same meaning, and of...

Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -
Journal of Prevention

Testing Panel KS

Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Prevention

Testing Abstract

Submitted by Diana Crossan (ISSUP staff) (National Chapter partner) -

Integrating Community-Based Interventions for Sustainable Addiction Recovery: A Case Study of Social Challenges and Rehabilitation Efforts in Sungai Asap, Belaga, Sarawak, Malaysia

Publication Date
Format
Poster
Themes
Community-Based
Recovery Support
Addiction

Addiction remains a critical global challenge, requiring innovative, integrated, and sustainable approaches for effective rehabilitation and social reintegration. The growing prevalence of substance abuse, particularly in marginalized...

Submitted by Yasmin Yaccob -

Cognitive Behavioural-Spiritual Counselling Model (CBT-Spiritual) in Resiliency Enhancement for People with Substance Abuse Disorder

Publication Date
Format
Poster
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Treatment
Behavioural Therapy Interventions
Substances
Addiction

Drug abuse is increasingly concerning, requiring a rehabilitative approach through effective counselling by the Indonesian Government by strengthening drug prevention and eradication, because drug abuse in Indonesia is increasingly...

Submitted by Nurlita Hendiani -

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 -

Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Substances
Partner Organisation
ICUDDR
ISSUP, in collaboration with ICUDDR, present a webinar on Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative AI.
Submitted by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

Classification of Psychoactive Substances

Publication Date
Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Prevention
Substances

This section from the UPC 2 Physiology and Pharmacology for Prevention Professionals (p130-133) introduces the main types of psychoactive substances, explains their effects on the brain and body, and clarifies that some commonly used legal...

Submitted by Hala Najm -

Safeguarding the Demographic Bonus: BNN's Prevention Strategy for Children, Youth, and Communities

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Prevention
Children, Adolescents and Youth Women LGBTQ+

This presentation was featured at Indonesia 2025, on the 18.09.2025.

Author: Tri Julianto Djatiutomo

Abstract:

Indonesia is currently in a demographic bonus period, where the majority of the population is of productive age. This window...

Submitted by Previta Karthigesu (ISSUP staff) -

ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (29th Session): Beyond Tokenistic Roles: Harnessing The Power of Young People in Drug Use Prevention

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Youth and Adolescents
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'.
Submitted by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

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.

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 -

Community-based Approach in Asia: Integration of SUD Services at the Grassroots Level

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Community-Based
Addiction and social issues remain a persistent global challenge, demanding innovative, integrated, and sustainable approaches for effective intervention related to prevention, treatment, recovery and after care, rehabilitation and social reintegration. The growing prevalence of substance use, abuse and use disorders (SUD), particularly in disadvantaged and marginalized groups, underscores the need for comprehensive and sustainable intervention strategies to mitigate their impact at the grassroots level.
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 -

lmplementing MyAIM™ as a Smartphone-based App Intervention for Youth Stimulant Use in a Middle-Income Country: Challenges and Proposed Solutions

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Prevention
The rise of stimulant use is a global concern as highlighted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). This is especially true for Southeast Asian nations where there has been steady increase in stimulant seizures yearly. Although interventions for stimulant use are present, access to them remains an issue.
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 -

Safeguarding the Demographic Bonus: BNN's Prevention Strategy for Children, Youth, and Communities

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Prevention
Community-Based
Youth and Adolescents
Indonesia is currently in a demographic bonus period, where the majority of the population is of productive age. This window expected to peak by 2030 oKers a historic opportunity for national advancement. However, realizing this potential depends heavily on the capacity of the younger generation to stay healthy, productive, and free from the threat of drug abuse.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -