youth

The Decline of Heavy Episodic Drinking in Adolescents in Finland, Norway and Sweden

Scientific article

Around the world, there has been a decline in heavy drinking among adolescents. In this study, researchers compared these trends in Finland, Norway and Sweden using information from the ESPAD survey- a project that has data on substance use...

The Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Substance Use in Youth

Video and audio recordings

This webinar explored how COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health and substance use in young people. It also discussed the challenges that youth continue to face during the pandemic and how youth allies, including educators, parents, and...

Webinar | Prevention of Drug Use and other Risky Behaviours in Youth: Data-Based Planning for Effective Prevention

ISSUP Webinar

11 February 2021

On 11th February 2021, ISSUP Lebanon presented their Webinar on the topic of Substance Use Epidemiology and Evidence-based Prevention Programs.

Webinar | Prevention of Drug Use and other Risky Behaviours in Youth: Data-Based Planning for Effective Prevention

11 February 2021

Beirut

Lebanon

On 11th February 2021, ISSUP Lebanon would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar on the topic of Substance Use Epidemiology and Evidence-based Prevention Programs.

Associations between Tobacco Use Patterns and Demographic Characteristics of Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Youth: Results from a Nationwide Online Survey

Scientific article

15 December 2020

ABSTRACT Introduction: Youth are at risk for tobacco use, and previous research has pointed to increased vulnerabilities associated with sexual minority identity. For example, LGB youth have increased odds for using tobacco than their...

High Risk Substance Use and Overdose Among Youth Conference

25 January 2021

Online

The rising numbers of young people with high-risk substance use, especially suffering from overdose, is alarming. Adolescence and young adulthood (under the age of 25) is the period of highest incidence and greatest impact of mental health and substance use disorders, yet there are no youth-specific services in place.

Webinar | Risk & Protective Factors of Substance Use: Youth Focused Prevention

ISSUP Webinar

11 December 2020

On Friday 11th December, ISSUP Pakistan presented their Webinar on Prevention, Risk and Protective factors, Youth, Parenting, & Coping Strategies.

Webinar | Risk & Protective Factors of Substance Use: Youth Focused Prevention

11 December 2020

Karachi

Pakistan

On Friday 11th December, ISSUP Pakistan would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar on Prevention, Risk and Protective factors, Youth, Parenting, & Coping Strategies.

New Video & Resources on Building Protective Factors

Video and audio recordings

Understanding protective factors and how to build strong healthy youth and families can help prevent youth from experiencing adverse childhood experiences and initiating into substance use. Check out and share our new video and resources to...