Treatment Settings

Background: Experiencing stigma/discrimination is common in individuals who use substances. However, those with caring responsibilities for individuals who use substances may also be stigmatised and discriminated against (known as affiliate...

Drug use in Sri Lanka has become an increasingly serious public health and social challenge in recent years. The misuse of both traditional substances like cannabis and emerging drugs such as heroin and methamphetamine has affected various...

Source: Saloner, B., O’Rourke, A., Ruelas-Vargas, K., Song, M., Ramsey, K. S., & Bandara, S. (2026). Driving Distance From US Jails to Opioid Treatment Programs. JAMA Network Open, 9(3), e264044-e264044. Discussion In this study, 51.5% of...

Abstract Introduction: The global crisis of illicit substance consumption, particularly cocaine, extends beyond individual users, impacting social, cultural, and institutional levels. Cocaine use is associated with a myriad of illicit...

March 2026 has been a productive month for the ISSUP Philippine Chapter, with representatives participating in various events. Each activity reflects the Chapter's continued commitment to working together with government agencies and non...

ABSTRACT Objective. Tobacco use is a major modifiable risk factor for the four main noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) globally—cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory conditions, cancer, and diabetes. Addressing tobacco use through...

ISSUP in Pakistan presents a webinar on Integrated Support for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

ISSUP Malaysia presents its upcoming webinar: "Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems. "

Are you seeing more clients—children and adults alike—struggling to unplug? The line between "just one more game" and a clinical disorder is becoming harder to define. As treatment providers, we must be equipped with the specialized tools...