Recidivism among individuals with a history of substance use remains a major challenge worldwide. This systematic review highlights how psychological factors, such as mental health conditions, trauma, and emotional dysregulation, interact with social factors, including family support, community connections, stigma, and peer influence, to shape reoffending risk. The findings underscore that reducing recidivism requires comprehensive, long-term interventions that address both individual and social barriers to successful reintegration. 🔗 Read the full article: issup.net/knowledge-share/re…

🎯 ¿Cómo decidir entre prevención universal, selectiva o indicada? Participe en el webinar de ISSUP España 🇪🇸 y descubra cómo elegir el nivel preventivo más adecuado según las características y necesidades de cada población. Se abordarán factores de riesgo y protección, detección temprana y programas preventivos basados en la evidencia, con especial atención a adolescentes en situación de mayor vulnerabilidad. 📅 4 de noviembre de 2026 ⏰ 3:00 p. m. CET | 11:00 a. m. (Argentina) 🔗 Inscríbase aquí: issup.net/es/national-chapte…

🎓¿Qué factores influyen en el consumo abusivo episódico de alcohol entre estudiantes universitarios y cómo podemos prevenirlo? Únase al webinar de ISSUP Colombia 🇨🇴 para conocer los fundamentos teóricos del programa IBEM-U, los hallazgos de investigaciones realizadas con 828 estudiantes universitarios y los resultados de la evaluación de una intervención basada en evidencia. 📅 19 de noviembre de 2026 ⏰ 11:00 a. m. (hora de Colombia) 🔗 Inscríbase aquí: issup.net/es/national-chapte…

🎙🎬 Catch up on any sessions you’ve missed, from meetings to special events and more on the ISSUP YouTube channel. Explore here: youtube.com/@IssupNet

Criminal networks involved in synthetic drug trafficking often rely on forged passports, fake identities, and manipulated travel or shipping records to operate across borders. To address this, UNODC has launched a new Security Document Examination module under its Toolkit on Synthetic Drugs. Developed with the UNODC Laboratory and Scientific Services, the module provides practical guidance for law enforcement, border control, and forensic experts to detect fraudulent documents, apply forensic techniques, and strengthen information sharing. 🔗 Read more: issup.net/knowledge-share/re…

📣 Are you a student or early-career professional in the substance use field? Your experiences, challenges, and aspirations can help shape the future of learning and professional development. ISSUP, in collaboration with ICUDDR and NECPAM, is conducting a Learning Needs Assessment to better understand the topics, skills, and knowledge areas that matter most to the next generation of professionals. Your input will contribute to the development of practical, relevant, and responsive learning opportunities designed to support your professional journey. 🔗 Complete the 5-minutes survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/enrG…

The latest ISSUP Newsletter is here! 📢 In this issue, we’re sharing the fourth and final episode of the The Road After Prison: Care, Recovery and Safer Communities podcast with Michael Chaple, alongside a new reading list highlighting key insights from ISSUP 2026 Virtual Conference. We also bring you the latest news and updates from across the ISSUP global network, highlighting activities and initiatives from our National Chapters. ISSUP Academy is now live! If you haven't had a chance to visit yet, explore the platform and discover learning opportunities to support your professional development. Check it out here: issup.net/about-issup/news/2…

📘 Nos complace compartir el lanzamiento del Manual de Pastoral de Adicciones, una iniciativa de PLAPA y CELAM que ofrece orientaciones prácticas para la prevención, el acompañamiento y la reconstrucción de vidas afectadas por el consumo de sustancias, desde un enfoque integral y comunitario. 🔗 Lea más: issup.net/es/knowledge-share…

📍 Strengthening faith-based responses to substance use prevention and youth protection in Peru. From 21-24 September 2026, CICAD/OAS and ISSUP Peru delivered the training “A Faith-Based Response to Drugs and Youth Criminal Recruitment” in Lima, bringing together faith leaders, pastoral agents, and civil society representatives from across the country. Participants explored practical, community-centred strategies to prevent substance use, strengthen protective factors, support vulnerable populations, and help safeguard young people from criminal recruitment. 🔗 Learn more: issup.net/national-chapters/…

📢 ¿Qué intervenciones psicosociales cuentan con mayor respaldo científico en el tratamiento de los trastornos por consumo de sustancias? Acompáñenos en este seminario web de ISSUP España para explorar las estrategias basadas en la evidencia que están transformando la práctica profesional en el ámbito de las adicciones. Durante la sesión, conocerá las últimas evidencias sobre la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual, la Entrevista Motivacional, el Manejo de Contingencias, las intervenciones familiares y las nuevas modalidades digitales, además de recomendaciones prácticas para su aplicación en distintos contextos asistenciales. 🗓️ 27 de octubre de 2026 🕐 13:00 CET | 09:00 Argentina ¡Inscríbase y fortalezca su práctica profesional con estrategias respaldadas por la evidencia! issup.net/es/national-chapte…

📣 Are you a student or early-career professional in the substance use field? Your experiences, challenges, and aspirations can help shape the future of learning and professional development. ISSUP, in collaboration with ICUDDR and NECPAM, is conducting a Learning Needs Assessment to better understand the topics, skills, and knowledge areas that matter most to the next generation of professionals. Your input will contribute to the development of practical, relevant, and responsive learning opportunities designed to support your professional journey. 🔗 Complete the 5-minutes survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/enrG…

ISSUP Paraguay 🇵🇾, in collaboration with OAS/CICAD, successfully delivered the Engaging Youth in Prevention course, bringing together 15 young leaders selected through a national call conducted with Paraguay’s Ministry of Education and National Secretariat for Youth. Over five days of intensive learning, participants exchanged ideas, strengthened their understanding of substance use prevention, and developed project proposals tailored to the needs of their communities. Upon completing the course, they joined the Inter-American Youth Network, expanding their opportunities for collaboration and leadership across the region. Learn more: issup.net/national-chapters/…

🎓 The next chapter of ISSUP learning starts now: Introducing ISSUP Academy! Our new professional learning platform, built with input from our global network and designed for professionals across prevention, treatment, recovery, supply reduction, policy, and law enforcement. ✅ Self-paced courses ✅ Automatic certificates ✅ Digital badges ✅ More learning opportunities coming soon Explore the Academy: 🔗 academy.issup.net/

As South Korea 🇰🇷 marks three years of its national Addiction Prevention and Rehabilitation Certification System, ISSUP Korea and ITTC Korea have brought together senior policymakers and sector leaders to explore how international evidence-based standards can help shape the future of workforce development. The strategic session, led by Prof. Nami Kim, introduced global frameworks and best practices, including Universal Curricula, international credentialing pathways, and continuing education opportunities. Discussions highlighted the potential for stronger alignment between national innovation and global standards in addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. Read how stakeholders are exploring future directions for certification, professional development, and international recognition of Korea's addiction workforce. 🔗 Read the full article: issup.net/national-chapters/…

📣 Are you a student or early-career professional in the substance use field? Your experiences, challenges, and aspirations can help shape the future of learning and professional development. ISSUP, in collaboration with ICUDDR and NECPAM, is conducting a Learning Needs Assessment to better understand the topics, skills, and knowledge areas that matter most to the next generation of professionals. Your input will contribute to the development of practical, relevant, and responsive learning opportunities designed to support your professional journey. 🔗 Complete the 5-minutes survey: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/enrG…

🚨 A new public health alert from @AddictionPolicy highlights cychlorphine, a highly potent emerging synthetic opioid detected in the unregulated drug supply in the United States, including alongside fentanyl and other substances. For the international substance use and supply reduction workforce, the alert offers a useful prompt to review overdose response training, strengthen naloxone access and monitor local early warning information, while recognising that US detections do not establish circulation in other countries. Check out the alert: issup.net/knowledge-share/re…

📢 Join the relaunch of ISSUP UK with an important webinar exploring the often-overlooked impact of substance use bereavement. Recognising the Overlooked Impact of Substance Use Bereavement will examine how stigma, culture, complex grief, and social attitudes shape the experiences of those bereaved by substance-related deaths. Through research-informed presentations, practical insights, and a compassionate discussion of support approaches, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to better support individuals and families affected by loss. 📅 13 October 2026 🕑 2:00 PM London | 9:00 AM ET 🔗 Register now: issup.net/national-chapters/…

The global drug landscape is evolving rapidly, bringing new challenges and opportunities for professionals across prevention, treatment, recovery, policy, law enforcement, and public health. Following ISSUP’s recent webinar with Giovanna Campello, Chief of UNODC’s Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, we explore the key findings of the 2026 World Drug Report. The findings include the rise of synthetic drugs and poly-drug use to closing treatment gaps, strengthening recovery systems, and fostering balanced, evidence-informed responses. 🔗 Read the full article: issup.net/about-issup/news/2…

🚨 Le webinaire commence dans quelques minutes ! 📊🌍 Rapport mondial sur les drogues 2026 : Tendances clés et défis politiques pour l’Afrique Rejoignez ISSUP Global et l’Union africaine pour explorer les principales conclusions du Rapport mondial sur les drogues 2026 de l’ONUDC et leurs implications pour les pays africains. 🔹 Tendances émergentes en matière de consommation, de production et de trafic de drogues 🔹 Impacts sur la santé publique, la sécurité et le développement 🔹 Réponses fondées sur les données probantes : prévention, traitement, soutien au rétablissement, réduction de l’offre et coopération régionale 🔹 Discussion sur la mise en œuvre des résultats du rapport dans les politiques et les pratiques à travers le continent 📅 Aujourd’hui, 6 octobre 2026 🕕 18h00 EAT | 16h00 Londres | 11h00 ET 🌐 En anglais avec interprétation française disponible ✅ Inscrivez-vous maintenant et participez à la discussion : attendee.gotowebinar.com/reg…

🎓 Did you know that we launched our next chapter of learning: ISSUP Academy? Our new professional learning platform, built with input from our global network and designed for professionals across prevention, treatment, recovery, supply reduction, policy, and law enforcement. ✅ Self-paced courses ✅ Automatic certificates ✅ Digital badges ✅ More learning opportunities coming soon Explore the Academy: 🔗 academy.issup.net/