We’re excited to share that ISSUP has successfully launched the pilot of the Investing in Evidence-Based Prevention (IEP) Workshop, attended by 18 participants from 17 countries. The workshop was delivered in two online sessions, held on 14 and 21 August, bringing together policy-makers, decision-makers and funders. 

 

The IEP workshop was developed by Jeff Lee, and Rachele Donini, together with the Scientific Support Team (SST). The pilot was delivered by Rachele Donini as trainer. 

 

The first session, Introduction to Prevention Science, focused on the fundamentals of prevention...

ISSUP -KENYA joined key stakeholders at the Alcohol and Substance Use Prevention and Management Technical Working Group meeting held at Four Points by Sheraton, Nairobi. This important forum, convened by the Ministry of Health – Kenya, brought together partners including the World Health Organization, NACADA, NCD Alliance Kenya, the International Institute for Legislative Affairs, the Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance (KETCA), Kenya Medical Training College, among others.

As ISSUP Kenya, we continue to champion evidence-based approaches to substance use prevention, capacity building, and...

The 68th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) was held in Vienna, Austria, from March 10–14, 2025. As the primary policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-related matters, the CND plays a pivotal role in shaping global drug policy, overseeing the implementation of international drug control treaties, and responding to emerging challenges in drug demand and supply reduction. The annual session brings together member states, UN agencies, civil society organizations, scientists, and law enforcement bodies to review global drug trends, exchange best practices, and negotiate...

This week, we say goodbye to our dear friend and mentor, Jeff Lee, the founding Executive Director of ISSUP. Jeff was a steadfast advocate for the professionalization of prevention, insisting that those working in this field should be appropriately specialized. He often reminded us that while generalists and treatment specialists are well-meaning and deeply embedded within their communities, they are not always best placed to develop and implement evidence-based prevention systems. Jeff emphasized that prevention must be treated as a distinct science—one that is grounded in rigorous research...

The National Chapters Team held a pivotal 2-day virtual meeting from 10th – 11th December 2024 to evaluate the current operational model for National Chapters and identify opportunities for improvement and growth. The meeting was dubbed a ‘Vision Meeting’ to reflect the core agenda: Crafting a forward-looking plan for the ISSUP National Chapters. 

Another year has swiftly passed, adding to the remarkable list of successes achieved by ISSUP National Chapters across the globe.