Populations

Substance use issues affecting specific groups, considering their unique risk factors and needs. 

Community-based Approach in Asia: Integration of SUD Services at the Grassroots Level

Video and audio recordings
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Addiction and social issues remain a persistent global challenge, demanding innovative, integrated, and sustainable approaches for effective intervention related to prevention, treatment, recovery and after care, rehabilitation and social reintegration. The growing prevalence of substance use, abuse and use disorders (SUD), particularly in disadvantaged and marginalized groups, underscores the need for comprehensive and sustainable intervention strategies to mitigate their impact at the grassroots level.

Silent Struggles: Substance Use Among Africa's Underserved Populations

Event Date
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Online

This webinar will explore the complex intersection of substance use and social vulnerability. Systemic, environmental, and individual risk factors will be presented together with culturally competend prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies.

Time: August 18, 2025 @ 8:00AM EST

Presenters:

Sr Immaculate Muthoni, Legal Officer, Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Trauma in families affected by substance use

Event Date
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Online

Join our training course equip practitioners to work more effectively with families affected by substance use where there is trauma. Participants will learn the neuroscience of trauma and practical strategies to support families.

Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm UK

Trainer: Rebekah Allon-Smith

Tickets: £100

World Drug Report 2025

Community update
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On July 2nd, 2025, ISSUP had the privilege of hosting a webinar outlining highlights from the 2025 edition of the World Drug Report (WDR), presented by Ms. Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at...
World Drug Report 2025

Addictions in Potential Sperm Donors: What is Possible to Control?

Scientific article
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INTRODUCTION: Third-party sperm donation represents the sole viable option for conception for a considerable number of infertile couples. The donation process is predicated on ensuring the high quality and safety of the donated cells. While...

Webinar reflection: Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery

Community update
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ISSUP, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, has launched a new Global Recovery Network webinar series to spotlight diverse perspectives on recovery. The first webinar featured Dr. Haner Hernández, a respected expert in the...
Title slide for PowerPoint presentation titled Exploring Pathways of Recovery by Dr Haner Hernández.