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Official account of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). Uniting the international substance use prevention, treatment and recovery support workforce. Join ISSUP: www.issup.net/about-issup/membership

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ISSUP @issup.net · 20/08/2025
In the final episode of this #ISSUPExchange series on Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dr. Goodman Sibeko and Professor Stephen Rollnick explore the research behind MI, discussing why it remains effective across so many settings. Listen and subscribe here www.issup.net/knowledge-sh...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 20/08/2025
ISSUP would like to share its intention to establish a National Chapter in the Republic of Korea. Interested in leading this initiative? ✔️ Learn how to become a chapter: issup.net/national-cha... 🔑 Submit an expression of interest by Aug 27, 2025
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ISSUP @issup.net · 20/08/2025
This important discussion led by the AU Drug Control Programme, in partnership ISSUP Uganda and UYDEL, will explore the implications of alcohol sachet bans, access to alcohol, and ongoing policy reforms in Africa. 🗓 Weds, 27th Aug ⏰11:00 AM EAT Click here for link www.issup.net/national-cha...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 20/08/2025
ISSUP Global, UNODC, and the African Union invite you to an upcoming webinar on the World Drug Report 2025, focusing on key trends and policy challenges for Africa. 📅 Thursday, 28 August 2025 🕑 2PM London | 9AM ET 🔗 Register: www.issup.net/events/calen...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 23/07/2025
The ISSUP Newsletter is out! Click the link below to catch-up on the latest news, analysis and resources. ➡️ mailchi.mp/issup/issue-... #substanceuse #prevention #treatment #recovery
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ISSUP @issup.net · 22/07/2025
🎧 New episode alert 🎧‼️ Dr. Goodman Sibeko and Prof. Steve Rollnick turn the focus to Motivational Interviewing (MI) training: what works, what doesn’t, and why developing competence is more about mindset than mastery. Tune in & subscribe: www.issup.net/training/res...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 15/07/2025
📣 Stay updated with the latest news, events and courses by signing up for the ISSUP newsletter. Click the link to subscribe and we'll add you to our mailing list: ow.ly/2ZLj50K9BLZ If you're already a subscriber, thank you! 🙏
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ISSUP @issup.net · 15/07/2025
Don't miss the next Global Recovery Network Webinar. We'll be joined by Julia Ojeda for a look at integrating peer-led models, enhancing equity, and shaping policies that recognise recovery as a lifelong process. 📅 22 July ⏰ 2 PM BST | 9 AM ET ➡️ ow.ly/45IJ50Wmn2k
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ISSUP @issup.net · 09/07/2025
This month we are celebrating our 10th anniversary! See our latest newsletter for details plus a roundup of news and upcoming events. Out now: mailchi.mp/issup/issue197 #prevention #treatment #recovery
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ISSUP @issup.net · 08/07/2025
Webinar reflection: Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery www.issup.net/knowledge-sh...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 06/07/2025
Ten years ago, a vision was set in motion. Our inaugural meeting in Bangkok on 6 July 2015 was the beginning of a unified, international effort to train and connect the drug demand reduction workforce at every level. Today, we honour that moment. www.issup.net/about-issup/...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 30/06/2025
Tune into The ISSUP Exchange Podcast and hear from Professor Stephen Rollnick and Dr. Goodman Sibeko to learn about the origins of Motivational Interviewing and what lies behind effective behaviour change conversations. www.issup.net/training/res...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 25/06/2025
In this edition we're thrilled to announce the launch of The ISSUP Exchange, our new podcast. We begin with a four-part series on Motivational Interviewing. Please listen, like, share & subscribe! mailchi.mp/issup/issue196 #prevention #treatment #recovery #TheISSUPExchange
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ISSUP @issup.net · 24/06/2025
Join ISSUP Greece and ISSUP Kazakhstan for insights into adult alcohol use in both countries. Discover key findings and how this data informs prevention efforts. Explore recent trends and the impact of local research on public health challenges. 3 July at 2 PM BST www.issup.net/national-cha...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 23/06/2025
Join our upcoming webinar highlighting key findings from the 2025 UNODC World Drug Report. The session will be presented by Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at UNODC. Date: 2nd July 2025 Time: 2:00 PM BST | 9:00 AM ET www.issup.net/events/calen...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 17/06/2025
📢 Apply to take ICAP Exams in Indonesia! All ICAP Exams will be offered during the upcoming ISSUP 2025 event: ☑️ ICAP-Treatment I, II, III, IV ☑️ ICAP-Prevention ☑️ ICAP-Recovery Support 🔑 Application Deadline: Tuesday, 15 July 2025 👉 Apply now: portal.globalccc.org/exam/147
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ISSUP @issup.net · 17/06/2025
Don't miss the launch of the Universal #Nurses #Addiction Curriculum (UNAC), a ground-breaking new course designed by nurses, for nurses to strengthen the global response to substance use and addiction. Date: Friday, 20th June 2025 Time: 12 PM GMT Link: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 11/06/2025
In the latest issue of the ISSUP Newsletter registration opens for the 2025 Regional Conference in Bali, plus news from Malaysia on strengthening advocacy for drug policy reform. Read it here ⬇️ mailchi.mp/issup/issue195 #substanceuse #prevention #treatment #recovery
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ISSUP @issup.net · 11/06/2025
We are excited to announce that registration is open for the ISSUP Regional Conference 2025 taking place in Bali, Indonesia from 17-19 September 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to global efforts in drug demand reduction. Register today: www.issup.net/about-issup/...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 09/06/2025
Learn the importance of empowering individuals to find their own path toward wellness. Join Dr. Haner Hernandez for an introduction to the concept of multiple pathways to recovery. All welcome! 📅 Tuesday, 24th June 2025 ⏰ 2:00 PM London | 9:00 AM ET ➡️ www.issup.net/events/calen...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 09/06/2025
Join us this Thursday for a look at gambling and substance use disorders (SUDs) in Kenya. We'll be covering implications for health, treatment and stories from lived experience. All welcome! 📅 12 June 2025 ⏰ 6:00 PM Nairobi | 4:00 PM London ➡️ www.issup.net/national-cha...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 21/05/2025
Catch up on all the latest news from ISSUP including the launch of a new handbook on the management of drug use disorder treatment services. ...and lots more featured 👇 mailchi.mp/issup/issue194 #prevention #treatment #recovery
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ISSUP @issup.net · 20/05/2025
Webinar alert !!! Join ISSUP and ICQ tomorrow for a special webinar launching a new handbook on the management of treatment services. Wednesday, 21st May 2025 2:00 PM London (BST) | 9 AM Washington D.C. (ET) www.issup.net/events/calen...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 19/05/2025
Addiction nurses are at the forefront of substance use care, contributing not only to clinical services but also to research and education. This new ISSUP Reading List offers research, tools, and resources on the evolving role of addiction nursing: www.issup.net/knowledge-sh...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 12/05/2025
ISSUP Kenya played a key role at the recent Mental Health Conference & Excursion in Rwanda, with the President Dr. Pamela Kaithuru delivering a keynote address alongside professionals and participants from across Africa. Full update: www.issup.net/national-cha...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 07/05/2025
Our latest newsletter is out! From Paraguay to Peru, Kenya to Europe, recent milestones reflect a growing momentum in substance use prevention education and training worldwide. Catch-up on news, updates and more mailchi.mp/issup/issue193 #prevention #treatment #recovery
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ISSUP @issup.net · 06/05/2025
ONE WEEK LEFT! The call for abstracts for EUSPR 2025 will close on 9 May 2025. Abstracts are invited for formal research presentations, posters, 'campfire' discussions, symposia and pre-conference workshops. See their website for more info euspr.org/2025/03/16/c...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 28/04/2025
Mark your calendars for the Society for #Prevention Research (SPR) 33rd Annual Meeting, taking place May 27–30, 2025. This year’s theme is "Prevention #Science for Action: Leveraging Data Science & #Technology to Enhance #Research, #Practice, & #Policy." preventionresearch.org/2025-annual-...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 21/04/2025
'The Future of Addiction: A Conversation with Prof. Michal Miovský', Head of the Department of Addictology at Charles University in Prague. To access the video with English subtitles, visit the link below. stream.cuni.cz/media/a5e786...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 31/03/2025
Abstract submission has re-opened for the ISSUP Regional Conference 2025 in Bali, Indonesia. The call will remain open until April 20th, 2025. Please follow the submission guidelines on this page: www.issup.net/about-issup/... #issupindonesia #roadtoissupconference2025 #ISSUP2025
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ISSUP @issup.net · 19/03/2025
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is more than just a technique—it is a transformative way of engaging with clients, writes Dr Goodman Sibeko in a new article for ISSUP. Read it here: www.issup.net/knowledge-sh...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 20/01/2025
The latest report from the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats highlights the significant progress made since its launch in July 2023. The report is available for access here www.globalcoalition.us/report
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ISSUP @issup.net · 08/01/2025
Welcome to our first newsletter of 2025. Click the link below for the latest UTC Self-Led training courses and a new guide on evidence-based substance use prevention. mailchi.mp/issup/issue188
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ISSUP @issup.net · 06/01/2025
💡 Learn how evidence-based practice can take your prevention strategies to the next level. Our latest guide will help you design interventions that are effective, informed, and impactful. Access the guide here: www.issup.net/knowledge-sh...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 17/12/2024
The call for submissions for the CCSA Issues of Substance 2025 conference is open! #CCSAConference Details here: issuesofsubstance.ca/call-researc...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 17/12/2024
The African Union Commission (AUC) held its annual continental consultation on Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) in Arusha, Tanzania, from 10-13 December 2024. Read our report by @profgsibeko.bsky.social here: www.issup.net/about-issup/...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 10/12/2024
Don't miss tomorrow's Practical Knowledge Program discussion that will focus on the top five tips for helping #women with substance use disorders who also experience violence. Come and share your experiences on the 11th of December at 9-10 AM EST (Washington DC time). LINK : lnkd.in/er_yPV-2
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ISSUP @issup.net · 04/12/2024
In our latest newsletter we are thrilled to announce the launch of a new video series answering key questions about prevention, and lots more! ➡️ Take a look here: mailchi.mp/issup/issue186 #prevention #harmreduction #treatment #recoverysupport #ISSUP
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ISSUP @issup.net · 03/12/2024
Research by ISSUP and GWN highlights critical gaps in the availability of gender-specific Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment www.issup.net/about-issup/... #women #substanceuse #treatment #recovery #research
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ISSUP @issup.net · 03/12/2024
The latest issue of Addictology (2/2024) features seven insightful articles that explore a wide range of topics related to substance use and its broader implications. Read it here: www.issup.net/knowledge-sh... #prevention #treatment #substanceuse #addictionscience #publichealth
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ISSUP @issup.net · 25/11/2024
Between 75% and 98% of women in SUD treatment report experiencing trauma. Today we are thrilled to join friends and colleagues from across the world to discuss how we can create impactful changes in trauma-informed care. #NoExcuse #16Days #StopViolenceAgainstWomen #OrangeTheWorld #OrangeDay
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ISSUP @issup.net · 20/11/2024
In our latest newsletter we welcome the new Chair of the ISSUP National Chapters Advisory Committee, Roger Weimann, and bring you a full roundup of recent activities and upcoming events. ➡️ mailchi.mp/issup/issue185 #prevention #harmreduction #treatment #recovery
In our latest newsletter we welcome the new Chair of the ISSUP National Chapters Advisory Committee, Roger Weimann, and bring you a full roundup of recent activities and upcoming events.
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ISSUP @issup.net · 19/11/2024
Peer navigators with similar lived experiences and access to affordable housing were found to be key factors in helping individuals stay on track with their #recovery goals and reduce stressors that often lead to a return to use. attcnetwork.org/addiction-me...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 19/11/2024
The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. Help shape their upcoming webinar series by taking part in this survey. www.issup.net/knowledge-sh... #recovery #recoverysupport #recoveryispossible #recoverywebinars #globalrecoverynetwork
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ISSUP @issup.net · 19/11/2024
The Power of Collaboration is a joint project between ISSUP and the Global Women's Network (GWN) that offers insights into gender-specific issues in SUD treatment. Explore infographics from our recent Global Survey. www.issup.net/knowledge-sh...
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ISSUP @issup.net · 19/11/2024
ICYMI, all of the recordings from the Art of Healing 2024 Conference in Thessaloniki are available to watch on our website. Explore the archive of plenary sessions, presentations and more: ow.ly/xlvw50Tu9px #ISSUP2024 #artofhealing2024
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ISSUP @issup.net · 19/11/2024
ISSUP El Salvador successfully completed their first cohort of the Introduction to Evidence-Based Prevention (INEP Plus) course, becoming the first country in Latin America to complete this training program in Spanish.
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ISSUP @issup.net · 19/11/2024
Event: Health and social responses for women who use drugs — perspectives from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe 22 Nov 2024, 15.00–16.30 Lisbon time (WET) 16.00–17.30 (CET) ➡️ ow.ly/25F650U9JTx
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ISSUP @issup.net · 18/11/2024
Join us for a special event this #OrangeDay as we unite with international organisations to drive impactful change in trauma-informed substance use disorder (SUD) services! www.issup.net/events/calen...
Join us for a special event to mark Orange Day as we unite with international organisations to drive impactful change in trauma-informed substance use disorder (SUD) services.
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ISSUP @issup.net · 18/11/2024
📣 Stay updated with the latest news, events and courses by signing up for the ISSUP newsletter. Click the link to subscribe and we'll add you to our mailing list: ow.ly/2ZLj50K9BLZ If you're already a subscriber, thank you! 🙏
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