The National Chapter of the Czech Republic participated on the annual National Prevention Conference, held in Prague from 12 to 14 October 2026. The conference is one of the major events of its kind in central Europe and brings together...
The 2027 edition of Lisbon Addictions will take place from 20–22 October 2027 under the overarching theme ‘Addiction in times of disruption: science, technology and whole-of-society responses’.
Potential...
This special issue responds to the Society for Prevention Research’s growing emphasis on multilevel prevention and systems change by advancing a global dialogue on how multilevel, relational health promoting interventions can be designed...
This public health alert from Addiction Policy Forum highlights cychlorphine, a highly potent emerging synthetic opioid detected in the unregulated drug supply in the United States, including alongside fentanyl and other substances. The...
#Welcome!
Regional Coordinator’s Inaugural Official Visit to the MCDO Office
(September 17, 2026)
We were honored to warmly welcome Radolf Ansbert, National Chapters Regional Coordinator for the International Society of Substance Use...
The Meqoamia Community Development Organization (MCDO), serving as the host organization for the ISSUP Ethiopia National Chapter, is pleased to announce a monumental milestone in advancing public health governance, regulatory compliance...
New research examining more than 62,000 criminal incidents across 13 police forces in England found that police-led drug diversion schemes are associated with significantly lower reoffending rates than traditional prosecution for drug...
ICUDDR are shaping the future of international credentialing for the substance use disorder (SUD) workforce — and your voice matters.
The CCA Commission has launched a new stakeholder survey to support the ongoing strengthening of the...
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), Sri Lanka, warmly invites researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners, healthcare professionals, law...
Call for Papers
The National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), Sri Lanka, is pleased to invite researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners, and...
ISSUP Delivers Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention Plus (INEP) Refresher Training
The Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention (INEP) provides learners with the essential principles of substance use prevention. Developed by Charles...
What Is Xylazine ("Tranq")? Effects, Wounds, Withdrawal, and Getting Help
Written by Benjamin Zohar, NCACIP
Published: 21 June 2026 | Last Updated: 21 June 2026 | 6 min read
Reviewed by Brandon McNally, RN
Xylazine—known on the...
In this issue you can read about the different activities carried out in CIJ the host institution of the ISSUP México Chapter, as well as several opinion articles on mental health and addictions.
Please note that some of the materials now...
The European Commission has introduced new controls on nine high-risk chemical precursors used in illicit drug production under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/314. Most of these substances are linked to synthetic cathinones, while one is...
ISSUP, in collaboration with the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD), will host a high-priority Knowledge Exchange Session on Faith-Based Approaches, bringing together ISSUP National Chapters across Latin America to...
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The World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2026 was held from April 27–29 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON). Reimagining Africa’s Health Systems.
Purpose of the Event.
The World Health Summit Regional Meeting...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in conjunction with the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), is issuing this Health Advisory to notify public health professionals, clinicians, laboratorians, and...
William White has become one of the defining voices in the world of recovery. He did not set out to lead the movement – he set out to understand the people treatment systems were failing. Over the last five decades, his work has helped to...
One of the most innovative and impactful strategies of ROFI Cameroon is the use of music as a tool for social intervention, grassroots sensitization campaigns, conducted directly within local communities.
THE NO ADDICTION CONCERT
The...
