As 2025 draws to a close, we look back at how the ISSUP Philippine Chapter steadily consolidated its foundations despite setbacks, further laying groundwork for sustainable growth in the fields of substance use prevention, treatment, and...
Due to the rising incidence of narcotics-related cases and associated crime, there is an urgent need to expand and strengthen alternatives to criminal activity. This concern was emphasized by Dr. Rogers Kasirye during the 28th UHRC Annual...
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Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a major contributor to global disease burden, premature mortality, and social disruption. While international data demonstrate shifting trends in polysubstance use, evidence from the United...
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This study represents the first qualitative research on stimulant use in the Republic of Croatia, offering valuable insights into the perspectives of hard-to-reach stimulant users. The aim is to better understand the needs of...
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Nigeria is one of the countries in the world severely impacted by synthetic drug production and use, yet lacks fundamental understanding of the synthetic drug market, how many people use, and how much they use.
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The aims...
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Alcohol consumption is fully integrated into rituals and celebrations, generating social pressures that affect individuals, especially those with a history of drug dependence. The normalization of alcohol use is evident in...
This paper presents the findings of an exploratory analysis of the health system and an integrated medical and psycho-social support primarily for HIV infected persons who inject drugs and persons who use drugs (PWID/PWUD HIV-patients). It...
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People with addictive behaviour and co-occurring mental illness represent a particularly vulnerable group whose treatment is often complicated. While the prevalence of these patients is high, the lack of research into this area...
A contribution by Jeff Lee from the ISSUP INEP Plus facilitators training course.
A specialist treatment provider for substance use disorder may have the skill to be a comprehensive care provider for substance use disorder but...
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The UNODC and WHO report Treatment and care for people with drug use disorders in contact with the criminal justice system: Alternatives to conviction or punishment examines how health-centred, evidence-based responses can be integrated...
