The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 34th Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars to attend the most important prevention science conference-the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) 34th Annual Meeting held in person May 26-29, 2026, in Washington, DC. This year’s theme is “New Horizons in Prevention Science: Multilevel Interventions for Systemic Challenges.”
Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO
More than 100 million people — including at least 15 million children — are now using e-cigarettes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Children are nine times more likely than adults to vape, raising serious concerns about...
Is the Rise of Cannabis Induced Psychosis Unstoppable?
Sept. 29th at 10:00 AM Eastern Time
Building Bridges: Law Enforcement and Public Health Collaboration
Collaboration between law enforcement and public health is crucial for fostering community safety and well-being. Traditionally, these fields have operated separately—law enforcement focusing on crime prevention and public health addressing disease and health promotion.
World Drug Report 2025: Webinar on Key Trends and Policy Challenges for Africa
As a follow-up to our previous webinar outlining the Key Findings of the World Drug Report 2025, ISSUP on 28 August 2025 presented a review of the World Drug Report 2025 through an African lens. The webinar was moderated by Radolf Nortey...
Dispatch from the Front: Lessons Learned at the Collision of Public Health, Peer Support, and a Rising Tide of Hope
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar titled 'Dispatch from the Front: Lessons Learned at the Collision of Public Health, Peer Support, and a Rising Tide of Hope'
Dispatch from the Front: Lessons Learned at the Collision of Public Health, Peer Support, and a Rising Tide of Hope
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, invites you to the upcoming webinar titled 'Dispatch from the Front: Lessons Learned at the Collision of Public Health, Peer Support, and a Rising Tide of Hope'
18th European Public Health Conference 2025
Investing for sustainable health and well-being
After the successful conference in Lisbon, we will meet again in person for the 18th European Public Health Conference in Helsinki, Finland, from 11 – 14 November. Helsinki will host the 18th EPH Conference in 2025, inviting you to reconnect with colleagues from around the globe to discuss key public health issues, explore the city, and have fun.
World Drug Report 2025
The VNGOC together with the UNODC Civil Society Unit and the UNODC Research and Analysis Branch will be holding a webinar on 4 September 2025 3PM to 4.30PM to present and discuss the World Drug Report 2025, which was launched on 26 June. (https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/world-drug-report-2025.html)
Opening:
Billy Batware, UNODC Civil Society Unit
From Drug Use Prevention to Social Integration: Social Determinants of Drug Use
The conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, or age, gender, ethnic group, among other dimensions, affect a wide range of outcomes and risks such as drug use.
Time: 14:00 - 15:00 CEST (Vienna Time)
Moderating:
Giovanna Campello, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Oriol Esculies, Association Proyecto Hombre, Spain