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Digital Recovery Support: Online and Mobile Resources
Not everyone can make it to meetings in person. Here are some resources that many use to access vital recovery support online from home.
Check this infographic by recovery research institute to know more.
Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Reading List
Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These alternatives address treatment, support...
Building Inclusive Recovery Cities: An international movement for community building, recovery and prevention.
ISSUP, in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction Recovery Research (CARR), presents its webinar on Building Inclusive Recovery Cities.
This webinar combines key innovations in public-facing recovery programmes that challenge...
Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee
Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (21st Session)
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (21st Session).
THE NATIONAL SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION WEEK IN KENYA
NACADA together with its partners SAPTA, Blue Cross Kenya, SCAD, Marantha Restoration Homes, Project 1:11, Carlton Hall Consulting, African Institute for Children Studies, Shamiri Institute and Slum Child Foundation held the first ever...
Global Civil Society Report for the 2024 mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The Vienna & New York NGO Committees on Drugs are pleased to present the global civil society report for the 2024 mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).
The report is the result of constructive inputs by more than 200...
The Power of Words: A Deep Dive into the Language of Addiction
ISSUP Global presents its webinar on the Language of Addiction.
Patterns of remission from alcohol dependence in the United Kingdom: results from an online panel general population survey
Background
Previous research has demonstrated that remissions from alcohol use disorders can occur without accessing treatment. The current study explored the prevalence of such untreated remissions in the UK and further, examined the...
Review of Competency-Based Models and Quality Standards in Training and Education in the Addiction Field: Study Protocol
BACKGROUND:
There is a growing trend of development and improvement of education and training in the field of addictions, hand in hand with the increase and changes of substance use-related issues. To ensure a high level of education...
AddictologyIssue 3/2023
Imágenes estigmatizantes de los trastornos por consumo de sustancias: una exploración cualitativa
Este estudio utilizó métodos cualitativos para identificar imágenes estigmatizantes y no estigmatizantes para el trastorno por consumo de drogas y explorar las reacciones de las personas con experiencia vivida con trastornos por consumo de drogas a las imágenes relacionadas con el trastorno por consumo de sustancias. Realizamos grupos focales y breves entrevistas cualitativas semiestructuradas con 14 individuos en recuperación de una variedad de trastornos por consumo de sustancias.
Apply to become an ITTC Member
The International Technology Transfer Center (ITTC) is accepting applications for new members!
ITTC is a global network dedicated to advancing technology and innovation. Through culturally and linguistically appropriate, cutting-edge...
Science of Self-Care: How It Helps and Why It Matters
ISSUP presents its webinar on the science behind self-care. This webinar discusses the science of self-care, why it important, and how it works physiologically and neurologically.
A UK national study of prevalence and correlates of adopting or not adopting a recovery identity among individuals who have overcome a drug or alcohol problem
Background:
In the last 20 years, the term "recovery" has become crucial in dealing with addiction. However, different groups, such as researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and people with lived experience of alcohol or drug (AOD)...
The Power of Words: A Deep Dive into the Language of Addiction
Language is a multifaceted tool that not only reflects human thoughts but actively molds them. It functions as both a window and a barrier in human communication, revealing the depths of cultural, historical, and personal beliefs while also...
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part II: Parte II: Introducción a las Intervenciones Breves y Derivación a Tratamiento
ISSUP se complace en presentar la segunda parte de su serie de seminarios web sobre Detección, Intervención Breve y Derivación a Tratamiento (SBIRT). Esta serie de dos partes ha sido organizada en colaboración con ISSUP Global, el Centro Internacional de Transferencia de Tecnología (ITTC) de Sudáfrica y la Universidad de Cape Town, Sudáfrica.
Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment for Substance Use Pt I: Introducción a SBIRT y Herramientas de Detección para el Uso de Sustancias
ISSUP se complace en presentar un seminario web sobre Evaluación, Intervención Breve y Derivación al Tratamiento (SBIRT). Esta serie de dos partes ha sido organizada en colaboración entre ISSUP Global, el Centro Internacional de Transferencia de Tecnología de Sudáfrica (ITTC) y la Universidad de Ciudad del Cabo, Sudáfrica.
Lisbon Addictions 2024: Call for abstracts
Lisbon Addictions 2024 is a multidisciplinary conference that provides both a forum for networking and an opportunity to showcase cutting-edge research. The conference is intended to inform policy development and practice through a better...
International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD) - Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): July - December
Here you can find the latest release of the International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD). Revista Internacional de Investigación en Adicciones (RIIAD) is a forum of Centros de Integración Juvenil hopes, aimed to promote the...
Acceptability of using mobile Health (mHealth) as an intervention tool for people with drug use disorders in Tanga, Tanzania
Abstract
Evidence on the additional benefit in treatment and recovery process among PWDUD using digital health interventions is lacking. This study aimed to describe the acceptability of using a digital intervention to increase...