Reading Lists

Overdose recognition and management: Reading list

Reading List
According to the World Health Organisation, around half a million deaths each year are attributable to drug use. More than 70% of these deaths are related to opioids, with more than 30% of those deaths caused by overdose. Signs, symptoms...

Addiction Neurobiology Reading List

Reading List
Neuroscience and addiction research advances have been important for understanding the neurobiological changes that occur when a person transitions from recreational substance use to a substance use disorder or addiction. Addiction neurobiology is superbly situated to benefit from numerous developments in neuroscience.

Tobacco Reading List

Reading List
World No Tobacco Day takes place each year at the end of May. To link with the worldwide campaign, ISSUP is hosting a series of online events throughout May that investigate the topic of tobacco use. This reading list highlights additional...

Nutrition in Addiction Recovery: Reading List

Reading List
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It is not uncommon for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) to experience conditions which make healthy eating and proper nutrition more challenging.
ISSUP Nutrition Khary Rigg Kelly Miller Addiction Recovery Nutrients Health

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Reading List

Reading List
Adverse Childhood Experiences are traumatic circumstances or events that occur during childhood. Research that has examined ACEs has pointed to the link between these traumatic events in childhood and the increased risk of negative physical...

Stigma Reading List

Reading List
Stigma is a complex construct that is present within societies at different levels. The impact of stigma can severely damage individuals and communities. People who use substances are often on the receiving end of stigmatising attitudes and...

Substance Use Among Older Adults Reading List

Reading List
Around the world, people are living longer, meaning the global population of older adults is increasing. Older adults are often dealing with multiple health difficulties and are particularly vulnerable to the impact of substance use. There...

Telehealth Reading List

Reading List
Looking to learn about telehealth or telemedicine and what it looks like in practice? Take a look at our latest reading list to find out more.
ISSUP Telehealth Telemedicine

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