All Resources for 'Education & Training'

What is the ISSUP Nurses Network?

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Community update
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Law Enforcement
Border Control
A New Era for the ISSUP Nurses Network: Rekindling a Global Force for Addiction Care

The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Theories and Science

The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes


The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model is a comprehensive theoretical framework designed...

MEET-UP EVENT - CONNECT & PROTECT NETWORK ACTIVITY, INTRODUCING ISSUP VIETNAM

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Community update
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Prevention
School-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings

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...

HEALING BEYOND SOBRIETY

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Community update
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Faith-Based Strategies 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Treatment
Faith-Based
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Faith-Based

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...

Epidemiology of Substance Abuse Among the Youths in Makueni County, Kenya

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Scientific article
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Faith-Based Strategies 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Treatment
Faith-Based
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Faith-Based

This study explored the prevalence and contributing factors of substance abuse among youths in Makueni County, Kenya. Using a mixed-method approach, data was collected from 384 participants across eight urban centres. Findings showed that...

Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

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Reading List
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Prevention
Community-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Recovery-Oriented Services
Psychoactive Substances
Best Practice Guidelines
Professional Development
Reading List
As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research. 

Use of Health Services by Residents at a Seniors-only Living Facility

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Refugees
Public Health

The objective of the study was to compare the use of medical and dental services by seniors residing at a seniors-only living facility and in the general community. It was a quantitative study, among 50 residents of the living facility and...