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BENEFITS OF ALLY AND PEER COLLABORATIONS IN RECOVERY WORK

Opinion piece, commentary
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Recovery Allies and Peer Recovery Support Specialists are highly resourceful individuals who can work collaboratively through actions that align with recovery principles. By working together from a science-based position and incorporating...

World Drug Report 2025

Community update
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On July 2nd, 2025, ISSUP had the privilege of hosting a webinar outlining highlights from the 2025 edition of the World Drug Report (WDR), presented by Ms. Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at...
World Drug Report 2025

AFRI-ASIA Drug Prevention and Treatment Summit

Event Date
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Nairobi
Kenya

Join Us for the Afri-Asia Drug Prevention Summit 2025!

ISSUP Kenya, in partnership with regional and international stakeholders, is pleased to announce the upcoming Afri-Asia Drug Prevention Summit 2025.

Date: 27th–29th October 2025
Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
Theme: “Drug Demand Reduction Without Borders”

Event Poster

Webinar reflection: Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery

Community update
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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...
Title slide for PowerPoint presentation titled Exploring Pathways of Recovery by Dr Haner Hernández.

HEALING BEYOND SOBRIETY

Community update
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Recovery is more than achieving sobriety – it is about building resilience for lifelong wellness. While traditional addiction treatment focuses on abstinence, true recovery requires comprehensive post-treatment support that addresses mental...
Sammy Ombisa Recovery Ally - Workforce

Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

Reading List
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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 Reading List