ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, invites you to part 4 of its webinar series titled 'Returning to Basics: Successful Advocacy 101'
Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process—it is dynamic, multifaceted, and deeply individual. To truly support individuals on their recovery journey, practitioners must access tools, systems, and knowledge that reflect the realities of those they serve.
This report from the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health reviews what we know about women’s substance use treatment and recovery in Canada. It highlights the need for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and family-focused care. Since women-centred treatment has been under-researched and underfunded, the report brings together researchers, service providers, and organisations to discuss current evidence and identify key research priorities. The discussion focuses on four main areas essential to women’s recovery, emphasising Indigenous principles of purpose, belonging, hope, and...
This Charter introduces a visionary plan for a global partnership focused on recovery advocacy. The Global Recovery Network (GRN) is a new international group supported by several organizations. It offers a platform where members can strengthen their recovery support through lifelong learning, build meaningful connections, and promote better understanding and practices of recovery worldwide. GRN brings together people in recovery from substance use disorders and Recovery Allies—those who support recovery through personal efforts, programs, or advocacy. Together, they work to promote a shared...
AI is helping improve addictiontreatment in many ways. It creates personalized treatment plans based on a person’s history and needs, and can even detect early signs of risk before addiction develops. AI also analyzes large amounts of data to better understand addiction patterns and improve recovery methods. Tools like AI chatbots offer around-the-clock support and a safe space to talk, while remote monitoring through apps and wearables helps counsellors track progress and prevent relapse. Virtual reality therapy lets individuals practice coping skills in realistic situations, making recovery...
ISSUP, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, has launched a new Global Recovery Network webinar series to spotlight diverse perspectives on recovery. The first webinar featured Dr. Haner Hernández, a respected expert in the field and a person in long-term recovery. Dr. Hernández currently serves as a Senior Consultant to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and plays a key role in advancing health equity, workforce development, and recovery support. His presentation provided an insightful and inclusive overview of multiple pathways to recovery, grounded in both...
As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research.
ISSUP Botswana and ISSUP India, in collaboration with the GRN, present: "Global Perspectives on Recovery: Evidence-Based Practices, Women’s Lived Experiences, and the Role of Peer Service Providers in SUD Treatment."
ISSUP Argentina presenta su seminario web sobre Maternidad y Recuperación: Experiencias de un dispositivo residencial para mujeres embarazadas y/o con sus hijos/as en Argentina.
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with the Recovered Users Network (RUN), invites you to a joint webinar titled "Building Bridges: Enhancing Global Recovery Systems for International Recovery Day," in celebration of International Recovery Day.
Recovery support services are intended to provide access to social support, employment, housing, and a variety of other services for people in recovery from substance use disorder. You can find attached the major types of recovery support services and information in this booklet by the Recovery Research Institute.
ISSUP, in collaboration with the Centre for AddictionRecovery Research (CARR), cordially invites you to an upcoming webinar on Building Inclusive Recovery Cities.
