All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

Understanding Emotions: Nivishe Mental Health Comic Book

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Book
Themes
Populations
Family
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Refugees
Women
Children, Adolescents & Youth 

Nivishe Foundation successfully launched “Understanding Emotions,” the first chapter in its groundbreaking Brainwaves Comic Book Series, one of Africa’s first comic books dedicated to mental health education.

The series uses relatable...

Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana (ISSUP staff) -

Artificial Intelligence in Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support: Selected Readings and Practical Insights 

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Format
Reading List
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Prevention
Treatment
Behavioural Therapy Interventions
Treatment Settings
Statistics
Telehealth
Data
Epidemiology, Aetiology and Statistics
Telehealth and Remote Services
Reading List

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we understand and manage substance use disorders (SUDs). The following curated readings highlight current developments, practical applications, and ethical considerations for AI in this field...

Submitted by Hala Najm -

Healthy Holiday Choices: Substance Prevention for Youth

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Women
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
ISSUP Tanzania presents its webinar titled 'Healthy Holiday Choices: Substance Prevention for Youth'.
Submitted by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom -

Perceptions of Law Enforcement Personnel and Public Health Professionals on Synthetic Drug Use in Nigeria

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Scientific article
Themes
Policy Advocacy
Policy
Law Enforcement
Police 
Supply & Market Disruption
Regulatory Control of Substances
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 

BACKGROUND: 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. AIMS: The aims of...

Submitted by Dr. Martin Osayande Agwogie -

إدارة خدمات علاج اضطرابات استخدام المخدرات وفقًا للمعايير الدولية الأساسية للجودة

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Format
Guide
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Quality Assurance
Best Practice Guidelines

يهدف دليل إدارة خدمات علاج اضطرابات استخدام المخدرات وفقًا للمعايير الدولية الأساسية للجودة إلى مساعدة القادة والمديرين على ترجمة المعرفة الحالية وأفضل الممارسات الأخلاقية والفعّالة في مجال العلاج إلى تطبيق عملي. كما يساعد المديرين على...

Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana (ISSUP staff) -

Day 1, 14:00 - 15:30, Plenary 3: Establishing Global-Regional Collaboration in Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Programs

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Format
ISSUP Event
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Family
Law Enforcement
Border Control

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 17th of September 2025

Moderator: Goodman Sibeko

Presentations:

Ma Veronica Felipe: International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction

Joanna Travis-Roberts: Global Opportunities...

Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Mental Health Policy in the Management of Drug Abuse Disorders

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Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Mental Health
Policy
The issue of drug (NAPZA) abuse at the global, regional, and national levels remains a serious public health issue, with widespread impacts on social, economic, and security domains. Based on the 2023 National Survey on Drug Abuse conducted by BNN, BRIN, and BPS, the prevalence rate of drug abuse in Indonesia among individuals aged 15–64 years was1.73%, equivalent to approximately 3.33 million people. Furthermore, the prevalence rate of drug use was 2.20%, or approximately 4.24 million people.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

The 2025 Global Adderall Shortage: Clinical Impact, Public Health Risks, and Implications for Substance Use Professionals

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News
Themes
Treatment
Pharmacological Interventions
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Family
Telehealth
Law Enforcement
Border Control
Regulatory Control of Substances

The 2025 Global Adderall Shortage: Clinical Impact, Public Health Risks, and Implications for Substance Use Professionals

Author: Benjamin Zohar, NCACIP – Nationally Certified Advanced Addiction Intervention Professional, Founder of Interv...

Submitted by Benjamin Zohar, NCACIP -
Photo of Benjamin Zohar National, clinical advanced, addiction, intervention, professional