The Addiction Language Guide serves as a comprehensive resource designed to address and combat stigmatizing language associated with addiction. Stigmatizing language often involves attaching negative labels and stereotypes to specific groups of people, contributing to adverse consequences such as social isolation, diminished self-esteem, and reluctance to seek medical assistance. This guide aims to empower individuals and organizations to eliminate and replace stigmatizing language, thereby fostering positive change and enhancing the lives of those affected by substance use disorders both...

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...

The consultation on the UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment is now open.

Consultation description

This consultation asks you to review individual chapters from the draft UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment.

Each chapter of the guidelines covers a different area, topic or setting that is important to supporting and treating people with alcohol problems. Each chapter summarises the main points on the topic, outlines good practice and guidance, and tells you how you can implement the guidance in your service.

Organisational responses are encouraged. This will help us to...

"Drink Less, Live More" is the message of a new advertising campaign launched by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) to promote Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health. Starting in early October, the digital campaign aims to inform people that when it comes to alcohol, reducing consumption is the recommended choice.

The evidence is clear: Any reduction in alcohol consumption has benefits.