All Resources for 'Media, Advocacy, and Communications original'

UNODC World Drug Report 2018

Publication Date
Format
Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Women
Public Health
Statistics
Policy
Partner Organisation

The 2018 World Drug Report was launched on 26th June. The report covers a range of topics with the booklets split into drug demand and supply, drug markets, drugs and age, and women and drugs. 

The booklets are all available free to access...

June Student Membership Update

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Mental Health

In our third Student Membership Update we have sourced some funding and research opportunities, and events that we are sure will be of interest. 

One great way to be more active in this field is to join ISSUP as a member and to contribute...

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Women
Public Health
Supply & Market Disruption
The 26th of June marks the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

State Prevalence and Ranks of Adolescent Substance Use

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention

Abstract

Introduction

This study statistically ranked states’ performance on adolescent substance use related to cancer risk (past-month cigarette smoking, binge alcohol drinking, and marijuana use).

Methods

Data came from 69,200...

Media Influence on Public Policy in Kenya: The Case of Illicit Brew Consumption

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Policy

Abstract

The media plays a major role in public life, influencing citizens’ focus of attention and providing many of the facts and opinions that shape perspectives on topics of the day. Studies that analyze media influences on policy...

Family Management Risk and Protective Factors for Adolescent Substance Use in South Africa

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

Abstract

Background

An increasingly recognised prevention approach for substance use entails a reduction in risk factors, and the enhancement of promotive, or protective factors in individuals and the environment surrounding them during...