Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

International Youth Day 2026: Launch of the Global Youth Survey

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Online
Event Date
ISSUP Global Youth Network, in collaboration with Drug Free America Foundation, World Federation Against Drugs and Fourth Wave Foundation, presents a webinar to celebrate International Youth Day on 12 August. Join us as we mark International Youth Day with the launch of the Global Youth Survey, an initiative designed to better understand the needs, strengths, challenges, and aspirations of young people and early career professionals working in substance use and related fields.
Previta Karthigesu

FOCUS Newsletter - Edition 3

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The 3rd edition of FOCUS – Future-Oriented Careers in Understanding Substance Use is here, focusing on the Wellbeing of the Substance Use Workforce.

In this edition, FOCUS is here to:

  • Explore the importance of wellbeing and self-care for those working in the field
  • Share practical resources to manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resilience
  • Support early-career professionals in developing healthy and sustainable professional practices

Each edition brings together research-backed resources, learning opportunities, and global perspectives to help you connect, learn, and grow.

Whethe...

Rasha Abi Hana

Youth Narratives Concerning Drug Trafficking in Sinaloa: Joining, Risks, and Plans

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Scientific article
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Valdez Bátiz, J. E., Esparza Bernal, V. H., & Burgos Dávila, C. J. . (2023). Narrativas juveniles sobre el narcotráfico en Sinaloa: ingreso, riesgos y planes a futuro. Frontera Norte, 35. https://doi.org/10.33679/rfn.v1i1.2306

This qualitative study explores the experiences of young people involved in drug trafficking in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Based on interviews with 16 young adults, the research examines why they joined drug trafficking, how they perceived the risks, and how they viewed their future within and beyond criminal networks.

The findings suggest that many participants were attracted by the prospect of financial gain, social acceptance, recognition, and the hope of achieving a successful future. For many, drug trafficking was viewed not only as a source of income but also as a pathway for personal...

Deogratius Ramale

ISSUP TANZANIA PARTICIPATED IN THE EAST AFRICA YOUTH FORUM ON DRUGS 2026

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We had a platform for youth in East Africa. A platform to discuss, present and share best practices and innovation on substance use prevention in East Africa.
Location:
Arusha
Tanzania
Event Date

ISSUP Tanzania participated in the East Africa Youth Forum on Drugs (EAYFD) 2026 in Arusha, Tanzania, alongside youth leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and development partners from across the region. The forum provided a platform for...

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FOCUS Newsletter - Edition 2

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The second edition of F.O.C.U.S. – Future-Oriented Careers in Understanding Substance Use, is now live!

This special edition newsletter is created for early-career professionals and students stepping into the field of substance use. 

In this edition, we’re spotlighting something you’ll feel quickly as you step into this work: the substance use field is truly multi-sectoral. It’s shaped by parents and teachers, schools and healthcare teams, recovery communities and people with lived experience, researchers and community organisations, law enforcement and policymakers, courts and governments...

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