All Resources for 'Justice Systems'

2025 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA) - Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Format
Report
Themes
Public Health
Global Health Perspectives
Statistics
Policy
Law
Data
Criminal Justice 
Epidemiology, Aetiology and Statistics
Law Enforcement
Border Control
Police 
Supply & Market Disruption
Regulatory Control of Substances
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has released its 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), providing an overview of the threats posed by illicit drugs and the transnational criminal organizations involved in their production and trafficking. The report highlights the continuing impact of synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl and methamphetamine, on public health, public safety, and national security.

Spirituality and Harmful or Hazardous Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Faith-Based Strategies 
Recovery Support 
Prevention
Prevention
Community-Based
Family-Based
Recovery Support
Faith-Based
Peer and Community Support
Populations
Family
Quality Assurance
Best Practice Guidelines
Public Health
Theories and Science

This meta-analysis reviewed 55 longitudinal studies involving more than 540,000 participants to examine the relationship between spirituality and harmful or hazardous alcohol and other drug use. The findings show that spiritual and...

Using Digital Innovation to Treat Substance Use in Bangladesh

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings

I had the opportunity recently to attend ISSUP’s webinar “VibeCheck: An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral” presented by Dr. Oluwasikemi Alalade. The session highlighted the ways that artificial intelligence...

The shame and stigma among people with comorbid hepatitis C virus and substance use disorder: a narrative review

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

The presence of dual diagnosis of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection and substance use disorder (SUD) creates a significant medical and psychological burden, frequently intensifying feelings of Stigma and shame in an individual. Individuals...

AddictologyIssue 1/2026

Online Gambling In Europe: Prevalence, Risk and Regulatory Challenges In The Digital Era

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Monitoring and Evaluation
Statistics
Data
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Digital transformation and market liberalisation have intensified the growth of online gambling and related risks, underscoring the need for targeted research, regulation, and prevention. This study synthesises evidence on the...

AddictologyIssue 1/2026

The Role of Family Background in Adolescent Risky Behavior Development

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

This study examines the role of family background in the development of adolescent risk behavior using a sample of 614 secondary school students (mean age = 16.8). The results show that the quality of the parent-child relationship is a...

AddictologyIssue 1/2026

Problematic Pornography Use as a Predictor of Depressive and Apathetic Symptoms in Slovak Young Adults

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Monitoring and Evaluation
Public Health
Mental Health
Data
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Problematic pornography use (PPU) has been increasingly recognized as a relevant factor in mental health research, mainly in relation to depression and apathy. Its association with apathy, reflecting diminished motivation and...

AddictologyIssue 1/2026

Leveraging Digital Innovation for Substance Use Treatment in Bangladesh

Publication Date
Format
Webinar
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings

I attended the ISSUP webinar “VibeCheck: An AI Tool for Addiction Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral” by Dr. Oluwasikemi Alalade. The session showcased how artificial intelligence and digital health technologies can improve the...

Democratising Evidence with David Patton: From Experience to Leadership Pt. 1

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Podcast
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Theories and Science
Prisons / Corrections

Professor Goodman Sibeko speaks with Dr David Patton about the experiences that shaped his journey into criminology, recovery research, and the movement to centre lived experience in knowledge production.

David reflects on growing up in a...

Health Problems from Emissions of Cannabis Cultivation

Format
Webinar
Themes
Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Law Enforcement

Join us for the IASIC Speaker Series on Jul 23rd at 12:00 PM Eastern Time where we will explore an often-overlooked public health concern—the release of airborne toxins from cannabis cultivation and their potential impact on surrounding...