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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

So excited to welcome Prof Laura Atuesta to the ISSDP Board. Laura is an incredible researcher who has worked for years in both Colombia and Mexico plus she is committed to working with ISSDP to expand drug policy scholarship in the global south particularly Latin America. 🎉

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

#DrugPolicy scholars: Final chance to submit your abstracts for issdp2026 - don’t miss your chance to present at what is sure to be amazing conference - held for only the second time in Australia.

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Final days to submit abstracts for the #ISSDP2026 conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to join leading #DrugPolicy scholars from across the globe in beautiful Perth, Australia. Go to issdp.org to submit.

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Flinders Criminology @flinderscrim.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

📣 We are delighted to announce that the 2026 Australian and New Zealand Society of #Criminology Conference will be hosted by Flinders University in beautiful #Adelaide - we can’t wait to see you there 📣 #ANZSOC2026 @anzsoc.bsky.social

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Great news - The deadline for the 2026 Conference of the International Society for the Study of #DrugPolicy in Perth Australia has been extended to 15 December. 🦘 To submit you abstracts go to issdp.org

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🔥 Nominations now open for the 2026 International Society for the Study of Drug Policy Excellence in Research Award! 🔥 We want to hear about research published since Jan 2023 that has made a substantial innovation in how we think about/conduct #drugpolicy research. www.issdp.org/annual-awards/

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Annual Awards

The ISSDP Excellence in Research Award Goal To recognize a piece of research published in the past 3 years that has made a substantial innovation in how we think about or conduct research in the a…

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

ISSDP is running a panel at the #OC24 Conference on Global Organized Crime on “Advancing global drug market analysis.” Chaired by Professor Peter Reuter and featuring leading #DrugMarket and #DrugPolicy scholars. Please join us: oc24.heysummit.com/talks/advanc...

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24-hour Conference on Global Organized Crime

A Talk by Professor Laura Atuesta, Phillip Screen, Hamid Azizi, Rafaella Lipschitz & Dr Peter Reuter PhD

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

💥Calling #DrugPolicy folk: My favourite conference is accepting abstracts!💥 The annual meeting of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (@issdrugpolicy.bsky.social) will be in Perth 🦘 June 30-July 2, 2026 Abstracts due Nov 30. Submit here: www.issdp.org Please spread the word

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The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Attention #DrugPolicy folk - don’t miss this amazing opportunity to join the ISSDP board 🙌

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

🔥 #DrugPolicy scholars 🔥 Don't miss this Call for Papers for the Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy Special Issue on "Including lived experience in substance use research." Help build more inclusive research methodologies. 🗓️ Abstracts due 31 Oct 2025 think.taylorandfrancis.com/special_issu...

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Including lived experience in substance use research

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

#DrugPolicy folk: The call for abstracts is open for ISSDP2026 in beautiful Perth! So get writing and get your abstracts in now! And if you've never been - please come and join - ISSDP conferences are super friendly and you'll get the opportunity to meet a truly global drug policy network! 😃

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Attention criminologists and #crime and justice scholars: Come work with us at Flinders University! Exciting 4.5 year position in beautiful Adelaide with a wonderful team! 🔥🌏 🔥🌏🔥 #Job #Criminology

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

🌏 🔥 Calling global south #DrugPolicy researchers: Want a free ISSDP membership? 🌍 🔥 The International Society for the Study of Drug is providing 25 one-year free ISSDP memberships to Early Career Researchers from the global south! So please spread the word and if you want to join go to issdp.org

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

ISSDP are introducing two new initiatives to increase global south engagement in the society and to start to redress the traditional focus of #DrugPolicy scholarship on the global north. Please welcome our new Global South Engagement subcommittee led by Gideon Lasco (Philippines). issdp.org

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

#DrugPolicy folk - Spread the word - the ISSDP 2026 Conference is coming to Australia! 🦘🥳🌏🥳🦘 #ISSDP2026

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Delighted to be chairing the first ISSDP UNODC webinar. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear a scientific analysis of the 2025 World Drug Report - including the latest global drug trends and a discussion about three hot topics with leading drug policy experts. 🌍🔥

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

We are running 2 x ISSDP UNODC Webinars: A scientific analysis of the 2025 World Drug Report on 10 July 2025. Receive an overview of the latest WDR report and hear a panel of #DrugPolicy experts discuss three hot topics on health, organised crime & the environment. For details & to register 👇.

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

#DrugPolicy peeps: Only one week until #ISSDP2025 in Manchester UK featuring: • Keynote speeches 1) Dr. Kojo Koram, leading expert in drug laws, race & inequalities; 2) Mat Southwell, first generation harm reduction worker; • #HumanRights & #DrugPolicy Panel from 🇨🇭🇮🇪🇵🇭🇬🇧 Register at www.issdp.org

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

One week until the #ISSDP2025 Conference in Manchester 🇬🇧! Here is a special preview podcast about the conference with your conference host, ISSDP President & Vice President & keynote speaker Mat Southwell! Register at www.issdp.org open.spotify.com/episode/6wGR...

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S3 - Episode 01 - The ISSDP Conference 2025 Manchester - Part 1

The Drug Policy Voices Podcast · Episode

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

🔥 🌏 The ISSDP 2025 Conference Program is now live! 🌏 🔥 Featuring topics like cannabis regulation, social justice, opioid crisis, harm reduction, global drug markets & policy innovations in Africa, EU, South America & more Register: issdp.org

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The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

🔥 🌏 The ISSDP 2025 Conference Program is now live! 🌏 🔥 So many exciting sessions There is still time to register, so don't miss this opportunity to join the biggest festival of #DrugPolicy research! Go to www.issdp.org www.issdp.org/wp-content/u...

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Final reminder about our call for nominations for a new ISSDP Vice President! Nominations close COB 19 May so don’t miss out. www.issdp.org

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

• 2 pre conference workshops on 1) Methods Matter & 2) Drug-related deaths: national and international challenges and perspectives • Keynote by the 2025 ISSDP Excellence in Research Award winner • Welcome reception, conference dinner & much more Register at www.issdp.org/conferences-...

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Future Conferences & Events

18th Annual ISSDP Conference ISSDP trustee Rebecca Askew will be hosting the ISSDP conference at Manchester Metropolitan University from the 11 to 13 June 2025. We look forward to seeing you there.…

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The #ISSDP2025 Conference in Manchester, UK is fast approaching, featuring: • Keynote speeches from 1) Dr. Kojo Koram, leading expert in drug laws, race & inequalities; 2) Mat Southwell, first generation of harm reduction workers; • #HumanRights & #DrugPolicy Panel from 🇨🇭🇮🇪🇵🇭🇬🇧

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

ISSDP is now on BlueSky - if you are interested in #DrugPolicy please consider following. 👇

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Hi new followers. ISSDP is an 🌎society of scholars committed to advancing #DrugPolicy research & improving the interface with policy makers. We run annual conferences, webinars, capacity building workshops, research awards, scholarships, engage in policy fora eg United Nations CND etc. www.issdp.org

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

💥 #DrugPolicy scholars - Don’t miss this AMAZING opportunity to be the new Vice President of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy!!!💥 Please circulate and share through your networks.

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Delighted to announce our final #issdp25 panel on #HumanRights and #DrugPolicy: • Senator Lynn Ruan 🇮🇪 • Julie Hannah 🇬🇧 • Gideon Lasco 🇵🇭 • Zaved Mahmood - UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights 🇨🇭 You won’t want to miss this! Register at www.issdp.org

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

At today’s Lunch Event, Anton Basenko spoke about the findings from INPUD’s assessment of how US foreign aid cuts are affecting #harmreduction and the lives of people who use drugs. The takeaway? Harm reduction services are being slashed. Lives are at risk. Full report here: bit.ly/4m0edLJ

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

🌎🔥 Attention #DrugPolicy community - ISSDP is seeking nominations for a new Vice President! We particularly encourage nominees from the global south. 🔥🌍 Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of ISSDP or to advance drug policy scholarship on a global scale. www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

👀 Exciting news 📣 We are extending the early bird registration fee until Friday 11th April 4pm (GMT) for #issdp2025 in Manchester. 👌👌👌 www.issdp.org Register now to save $ and join the leading international conference of #DrugPolicy scholars.

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

#DrugPolicy peeps - Early bird registration for #ISSDP25 closes 8 April 2025. Don’t miss out!

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Dr Alex Wodak AM @alexwodak.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

StVincents Hospitals Sydney & Melbourne & Dr Jim Rankin in 1960s started scientific studies of people with alcohol & drug problems at a time of global apathy & ignorance. Laid foundation for what we have today. @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social

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Caitlin Hughes (@drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social)

Associate Professor in #Criminology & #DrugPolicy. Flinders University. President - International Society for the Study of Drug Policy issdrugpolicy.bsky.social. #DrugLaws #Decriminalisation #Policin...

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

We are hosting two workshops preceding the #ISSDP2025 Manchester UK conference. Join the Methods Matter workshop on 10 June 2025 to hear from world leading #DrugPolicy scholars showcasing the latest methods in drug policy research today & how to improve your own research practice!

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AIVL For PWUD Wellbeing, Health & Human Rights✊️💜 @aivl.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

What can we do to tackle the evolving impacts of emerging drugs and toxic supply in a prohibition context? Watch the full interview with members of the AIVL network. aivl.org.au/resources/emerging-drug… #harmreductionsaveslives #pwud #human rights

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

ISSDP is now on BlueSky - if you are interested in #DrugPolicy please consider following. 👇

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Alex Stevens @profalexstevens.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Sign up for the 'Methods Matter' workshop on methods in drug policy research on 10th June in Manchester. #issdp2025 www.issdp.org

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Delighted to be part of this important ISSDP side event at #CND68 titled “A Scientific Analysis of #HarmReduction in #DrugPolicy”. Co-sponsored by the UNODC Research & Trend Analysis Branch, this will feature leading drug policy experts. Join us Fri 14 March at 11:30-12:30 CEST in person or online!

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

📢🌍Attention #DrugPolicy scholars.🌍📢The Call for Nomination for the ISSDP Excellence in Drug Policy Research Award for 2025 is now open for research published in the last three years. Nominations due 31 March 2025. For details: www.issdp.org/call-for-nom...

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Call for Nominations: The ISSDP Excellence in Research Award for 2025

The ISSDP Excellence in Research Award is an annual recognition sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Final day to submit abstracts for #ISSDP2025! Don’t miss your chance to join this celebration of #DrugPolicy research from across the globe 🌏 in beautiful Manchester UK 🇬🇧! PS We are a super friendly bunch too 👋

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

💥🌍 #DrugPolicy folk - please spread the word about #ISSDP2025 🌏💥 The call for abstracts for the 18th International Society for Study of Drug Policy Conference in #Manchester, UK from June 11-13, 2025 is now open! We have scholarships too. ⏰ Abstracts due 31 Jan www.issdp.org/conferences-...

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