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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...

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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This multicentre randomised controlled study evaluated a 3-year intersectoral intervention designed to reduce alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use among adolescents in a tri-border region of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The intervention...

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...

ISSUP Tanzania presents its webinar titled 'Healthy Holiday Choices: Substance Prevention for Youth'.

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...

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

Moderator: Goodman Sibeko

Presentations:

Yuki Ruchimat: Community Empowerment Strategies to Combat Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Indonesian High-Risk Areas 

Dayana Vincent...

Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 18th of September 2025

Moderator: Eva Suryani

Presentations:

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

Carlton...

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.

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...