ISSUP hosted a General National Chapters meeting on October 26, 2023. This meeting was held online and formed part of a bi-annual call for ISSUP National Chapters around the world.
We are excited to announce the latest addition to our Professional Development section—a dedicated area called "Prevention Lists." This resource is tailored for those keen on exploring evidence-based prevention programs and accessing information about effective prevention interventions.
Within this section, you will find a curated collection of resources, all of which have been developed by esteemed organisations specialising in the curation and evaluation of prevention practices.
We value the wealth of knowledge and insights within our ISSUP community. Therefore, we invite all our members...
د لارښوونو هر فصل یو مختلف ساحه ، موضوع یا ترتیب پوښی چې د الکول ستونزو سره د خلکو ملاتړ او درملنې لپاره مهم دی. هر فصل د موضوع په اړه اصلی ټکی لنډیز کوی ، ښه تمرین او لارښود په ګوته کوی ، او تاسو ته وایی چې تاسو څنګه کولی شئ په خپل خدمت کې لارښود پلی کړئ.
سازمانی غبرګونونه هڅول کیږی. دا به موږ سره مرسته وکړی چې د سازمانونو د اجماع نظریاتو باندې پوه شو او معلومات په اسانۍ سره پروسس...
The International Society of Substance Use Professionals have tasked Nigerian Universities, to integrate
addiction
-related programmes in their Coursework to help prevent the use of illicit drugs.
Lisbon Addictions 2024 is a multidisciplinary conference that provides both a forum for networking and an opportunity to showcase cutting-edge research. The conference is intended to inform policy development and practice through a better understanding of contemporary issues in
addiction
science and
addictive
behaviours.
The conference will take place in Lisbon from 23–25 October 2024 under the overarching theme ‘Empowering the workforce of the future’.
The ECOWAS Commission organized a training for 30 Core Drug Prevention Professionals on Evidence-Based Prevention of Drug Use/Substance Abuse in Cotonou, the Republic of Benin from the 17th to the 21st of October 2023
The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy issues around the world.
By participating in the survey, you will contribute to a collective civil society voice that will be presented prior to the 67th CND and other relevant fora. Your responses will inform the development of a civil society report that will be jointly published by VNGOC & NYNGOC in 2024.
The survey is currently available in English and...
The journey of
recovery
from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.
Welcome to this edition! It is our pleasure to bring you information on new job openings at The Colombo Plan, a report from ISSUP Malaysia on the success of the International
Recovery
Symposium 2023, and much more. Don't forget that nominations for the ISSUP Awards 2024 are open.
This week, ISSUP was in Kuching, Malaysia, for the International
Recovery
Symposium 2023. The event kicked off on Monday, September 18th, at the Imperial Hotel, drawing more than 700 delegates from around the globe.
ISSUP Bahamas held a one-day workshop on 25 August 2023 at the Police Training College in Freeport, Grand Bahama. The workshop aimed to facilitate a collaboration platform for diverse stakeholders to explore the multi-dimensional aspects of substance use challenges and develop effective strategies to address them.
The event commenced with an opening address by Senator Hon Kirkland Russell, Deputy Director of Urban Renewal for the Northern Bahamas.
The workshop attracted a diverse audience of approximately 50 participants representing various government and corporate entities and covered a...
On September 14, the Department of Addictology of First Faculty of Medicine of Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague hosted a study visit of experts (doctors, psychologists, addictionologists) on
addiction
issues from Egypt, who focus on interventions in the field of tobacco, alcohol, and digital addictions in children and adolescents.
Staff of the addictology department provided a commented tour of the department of addictology followed by a discussion with selected clinicians from department of addictology.
The event was organised by the office of the government of...
Free registration worldwide: https://internationalrecoveryday.org/ Observed annually on September 30, International Recovery Day is an online global movement dedicated to embracing all addictions, all recovery pathways, and all those...