Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
ISSUP Vietnam and National Chapters Regional Call Highlights
English version: On June 25th, 2025, the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) held its regional virtual dialogue with the participation of ISSUP National Chapters from several countries: Vietnam, Afghanistan...

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.

Alcohol Use Among Adults in Greece and Kazakhstan: Results from an Online Research
ISSUP Greece and ISSUP Kazakhstan present a presentation of the results from an online study on alcohol use among adults in Greece and Kazakhstan.
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...

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...

Highlights from the 2025 UNODC World Drug Report
ISSUP in collaboration with UNODC present a webinar highlighting key findings from the 2025 edition of the UNODC World Drug Report. The session is presented by Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Highlights from the 2025 UNODC World Drug Report
Join our upcoming webinar highlighting key findings from the 2025 edition of the UNODC World Drug Report. The session will be presented by Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

THE IMPACT OF GRASSROOT PROGRAMS IN ADDICTIONS
*THE IMPACT OF GRASSROOT* *PROGRAMS ON* *ADDICTIONS.* *_What I Have Experienced_* Addiction is not just a personal struggle; it's a community crisis. It sneaks into homes, schools, and workplaces—leaving brokenness in its wake. But there’s...
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.
