ISSUP - International Society of Substance Use Professionals

ISSUP - International Society of Substance Use Professionals We are an international network that unites, connects and shares knowledge across the substance use workforce. Thatโ€™s where we come in.
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Our vision is a future where drug demand reduction is a global priority. Where there is universal access to ethical prevention, treatment and recovery support. A future where better lives are possible for millions of people. Recent decades have seen the beginnings of a revolution in responses to the challenges of substance use, all anchored by research evidence, quality standards and ethical best

practice. Weโ€™re an international network that unites, connects and shares that knowledge across the global substance use prevention, treatment and recovery support workforce. Our global mission is to make the work of our members as impactful, accessible and effective as possible. We do this by making it easier to discover and share evidence-based knowledge, best practice, training and networking opportunities. ISSUP exists for its members and to provide them with knowledge and opportunities. Membership is free and is offered at four levels to suit different career paths. We do not limit our provision to our members. However, by becoming a member, individuals can access our full range of tools and benefits. Learn more about the benefits of ISSUP membership here: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/membership

๐Ÿ“ข Join us for an insightful webinar on Special Needs of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Criminal Justice...
14/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ข Join us for an insightful webinar on Special Needs of Persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Criminal Justice Involvement with Cary Hopkins Hall, MA, CAP.

Learn about the challenges of re-entry, including housing, employment, stigma, homelessness, victimization, and evidence-based best practices for supporting this population.

๐Ÿ“… 26 August 2026
๐Ÿ•‘ 2:00 PM London | 9:00 AM ET

๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2026-08/special-needs-persons-suds-and-criminal-justice-involvement

How are he**in trafficking routes into Europe changing? This paper examines the evolving dynamics of the northern and so...
13/08/2026

How are he**in trafficking routes into Europe changing? This paper examines the evolving dynamics of the northern and southern trafficking corridors, highlighting the growing importance of alternative pathways, particularly through the Caucasus. It also explores wider shifts in the global drug market, including declining he**in seizures and the increasing influence of synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine.

๐Ÿ”— Read the full paper: https://www.issup.net/knowledge-share/resources/2026-07/he**in-trafficking-along-northern-and-southern-routes-emerging

๐Ÿ“ข ISSUP Kenya would like to invite you to its webinar on Substance Use Disorders: Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches โ€“ ...
13/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ข ISSUP Kenya would like to invite you to its webinar on Substance Use Disorders: Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches โ€“ Bridging Policy, Clinical Practice & Recovery Support.

Join experts in addiction psychiatry, clinical psychology, treatment, and rehabilitation as they explore evidence-based approaches to screening, treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery-oriented systems of care.

๐Ÿ“… Friday, 21 August 2026
โฐ 3:00 PM EAT | 1:00 PM London | 8:00 AM ET

๐Ÿ”— Register here: https://www.issup.net/national-chapters/issup-kenya/events/calendar/2026-08/substance-use-disorders-evidence-based-treatment-approaches-bridging-policy

This report examines how the rapid growth of synthetic drug markets is transforming the global drug landscape and challe...
12/08/2026

This report examines how the rapid growth of synthetic drug markets is transforming the global drug landscape and challenging traditional approaches to drug control. Unlike plant-based drugs such as co***ne and he**in, synthetic drugs can be manufactured almost anywhere using a wide range of precursor chemicals, making production more flexible and difficult to disrupt.

Check it out: https://www.issup.net/knowledge-share/resources/2026-07/new-drug-world-strengthening-collaboration-address-synthetic-drug

It's Today ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŒ Join the ISSUP Global Youth Network, in collaboration with Drug Free America Foundation, World Federation ...
12/08/2026

It's Today ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŒ Join the ISSUP Global Youth Network, in collaboration with Drug Free America Foundation, World Federation Against Drugs, and Fourth Wave Foundation, for the launch of the Global Youth Survey.

๐Ÿ“… 12 August 2026
๐Ÿ•’ 3 PM London | 10 AM ET | 5 PM EAT
๐ŸŒ English ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง with Spanish ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ & French ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interpretation

This global initiative aims to amplify the voices of young people and early career professionals working in substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and related fields. Together, we'll explore the needs, strengths, challenges, and aspirations shaping the future workforce

๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2026-08/international-youth-day-2026-launch-global-youth-survey

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ISSUP Indonesia recently delivered the Investing in Evidence-Based Prevention (IEP) Workshop as part of the APSAAR Co...
11/08/2026

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ISSUP Indonesia recently delivered the Investing in Evidence-Based Prevention (IEP) Workshop as part of the APSAAR Congress 2026 in Jakarta. This marked the first time the workshop was delivered in person by Mr Gidien Ryaan and Mr Ashwin Thind.

Bringing together representatives from government, academia, healthcare, and research institutions, the workshop explored the importance of investing in evidence-based prevention and equipping decision-makers with the tools to identify what works. Participants discussed how effective prevention can reduce health and social harms, strengthen communities, and generate long-term economic benefits.

Learn more ๐Ÿ”—: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/news/2026-08/issup-indonesia-hosts-evidence-based-prevention-workshop-apsaar-congress

๐Ÿ“ฌ Are you caught up with the latest ISSUP Newsletter?In this edition, we're excited to announce that registration is now...
11/08/2026

๐Ÿ“ฌ Are you caught up with the latest ISSUP Newsletter?

In this edition, we're excited to announce that registration is now open for the ISSUP 2026 Virtual Event, Connecting Sectors, Creating Impact: A United Response on Drugs, taking place 22โ€“23 September 2026.

Plus, discover the latest news and events from across the ISSUP network, a full calendar of August webinars, new resources and reading recommendations, and on-demand access to previous ISSUP webinars via our YouTube channel.

๐Ÿ”— Read Issue 223: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/news/2026-08/issup-newsletter-issue-223-5-august-2026

๐ŸŒ Celebrate International Youth Day 2026 with us!Join the ISSUP Global Youth Network, in collaboration with Drug Free Am...
10/08/2026

๐ŸŒ Celebrate International Youth Day 2026 with us!

Join the ISSUP Global Youth Network, in collaboration with Drug Free America Foundation, World Federation Against Drugs, and Fourth Wave Foundation, for the launch of the Global Youth Survey.

๐Ÿ“… 12 August 2026
๐Ÿ•’ 3 PM London | 10 AM ET | 5 PM EAT
๐ŸŒ English ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง with Spanish ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ & French ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท interpretation

This global initiative aims to amplify the voices of young people and early career professionals working in substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and related fields. Together, we'll explore the needs, strengths, challenges, and aspirations shaping the future workforce

๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://www.issup.net/events/calendar/2026-08/international-youth-day-2026-launch-global-youth-survey

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