UNODC World Drug Report
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2025 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
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Transforming Primary Care in Lagos: How SBIRT Training is Addressing Nigeria's Substance Use Crisis
Breaking barriers and building capacity in Africa's most populous city.
Empowered Youth Transform Drug Prevention Across Africa
What happens when 25 passionate young people gather in one space with one mission to reimagine drug use prevention for Africa?
Seychelles was that space, and from 2nd to 6th June 2025, it became a cradle of ideas, urgency, and unity. The E...
Educating medical and nursing students to provide mental health, neurological and substance use care: A practical guide for pre-service education
Pre-service education sets the foundation for preparing health professionals to provide services within health systems. Educating medical and nursing students to provide mental health, neurological and substance use care: A practical guide...
MI in Action: Turning Conversations into Change Pt. 2
What does it really mean to “step back” in a helping conversation? And how can practitioners cultivate genuine curiosity and empathy while still focusing on change?
In this second episode of our four-part ISSUP Exchange series, Dr. Goodman...
The Spark Behind MI: Stephen Rollnick on the Origins of Motivational Interviewing Pt. 1
If you've ever wondered how Motivational Interviewing (MI) came to be and why it remains essential across so many fields today, join Dr Goodman Sibeko in a compelling four-part conversation with Professor Stephen Rollnick, clinical...
From Policy to Possibility: Rethinking Municipal Impact Through Intersectionality and Prevention
This blog post explores how Sweden’s municipal policymaking often falls short of its stated commitments to equality and evidence-based governance—particularly when it comes to addressing intersecting identities and structural inequalities...
Improving reach and access to health promotion and preventive services for vulnerable children and adolescents
Across Europe, one in four children faces poverty or social exclusion, with vulnerable groups—such as migrants, refugees, and children from disadvantaged families—bearing the greatest burden. These disparities were worsened by the COVID-19...
Key findings from the 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD)
This publication presents key findings from the 8th round of the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD), conducted in 2024 among 113,882 students aged 15–16 across 37 European countries.
Marking 30 years of...
Psychologists are innovating to tackle substance use by building new alliances in treatment efforts
Recent data from the U.S. highlights a concerning rise in substance use and related harms. In 2022, over 109,000 drug overdose deaths were recorded—a 54% increase since 2019. The majority involved illicit fentanyl, often mixed with...
Tobacco treatment billing and tobacco use disorder diagnosis in healthcare settings in the United States: an analysis of South Carolina medicaid claims
Background
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Although Medicaid covers tobacco cessation treatments, smoking rates remain much higher among Medicaid beneficiaries (30%) compared to those with private...
Smoking and bladder cancer: insights into pathogenesis and public health implications from a bibliometric analysis (1999–2023)
Background
Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. Harmful substances in tobacco smoke can damage cells and lead to cancer. Understanding this link is important for better prevention and treatment.
Objective
This study...
WHEN A FATHER IS IN RECOVERY
On this Father's Day, let us not only celebrate those who have found their way but also uplift those still on the path to healing. Every father, regardless of his struggles, holds the potential to reclaim his strength, rewrite his story...
SUPPORTING MEN TO EMBRACE RECOVERY
Over the years, substance use and abuse have been known to have many negative effects on the human brain. For men, the most common symptoms may include disruptions in decision-making and impaired executive functioning.
Men have emotions...
Impact Survey
This survey is a collaborative effort by ICUDDR, NECPAM and ISAM. Together, we are trying to assess the impact recent reductions in funding have had to the workforce of fields dealing with substance use related issues.
Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar, "Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery."
Understanding Gambling Addiction and Its Links to Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health in Kenya.
ISSUP Kenya presents its webinar on Understanding Gambling Addiction and Its Links to Substance Use Disorders & Mental Health in Kenya.
Predictors of Participation in Prenatal Substance Use Assessment, Counseling, and Treatment Among Pregnant Individuals in Prenatal Settings Who Use Cannabis
Abstract
Objectives
Assessment and counseling are recommended for individuals with prenatal cannabis use. We examined characteristics that predict prenatal substance use assessment and counseling among individuals who screened positive...
What is the ISSUP Nurses Network?
A New Era for the ISSUP Nurses Network: Rekindling a Global Force for Addiction Care
