Transforming Primary Care in Lagos: How SBIRT Training is Addressing Nigeria's Substance Use Crisis
Breaking barriers and building capacity in Africa's most populous city.
All Resources for 'Justice Systems'
Alcohol Use Among Adults in Greece and Kazakhstan: Results from an Online Research
ISSUP Greece and ISSUP Kazakhstan present a presentation of the results from an online study on alcohol use among adults in Greece and Kazakhstan.
The Spark Behind MI: Stephen Rollnick on the Origins of Motivational Interviewing Pt. 1
If you've ever wondered how Motivational Interviewing (MI) came to be and why it remains essential across so many fields today, join Dr Goodman Sibeko in a compelling four-part conversation with Professor Stephen Rollnick, clinical...
MI in Action: Turning Conversations into Change Pt. 2
What does it really mean to “step back” in a helping conversation? And how can practitioners cultivate genuine curiosity and empathy while still focusing on change?
In this second episode of our four-part ISSUP Exchange series, Dr. Goodman...
Guiding Principles of Recovery
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar titled Guiding Principles of Recovery.
Article titled "Psychiatric complications in adolescent methamphetamine use in Pakistan: A case series" is scientific article highlighting the need of our to raise awareness about the ripple effects of methamphetamine in youth
Methamphetamine use has become an epidemic among Pakistani youth in education institutions and communities and has adverse short-term and long-term effects on individuals. The present case series is a qualitative exploration of psychiatric...
From Policy to Possibility: Rethinking Municipal Impact Through Intersectionality and Prevention
This blog post explores how Sweden’s municipal policymaking often falls short of its stated commitments to equality and evidence-based governance—particularly when it comes to addressing intersecting identities and structural inequalities...
Psychologists are innovating to tackle substance use by building new alliances in treatment efforts
Recent data from the U.S. highlights a concerning rise in substance use and related harms. In 2022, over 109,000 drug overdose deaths were recorded—a 54% increase since 2019. The majority involved illicit fentanyl, often mixed with...
Improving reach and access to health promotion and preventive services for vulnerable children and adolescents
Across Europe, one in four children faces poverty or social exclusion, with vulnerable groups—such as migrants, refugees, and children from disadvantaged families—bearing the greatest burden. These disparities were worsened by the COVID-19...
Highlights from the 2025 UNODC World Drug Report
ISSUP in collaboration with UNODC present a webinar highlighting key findings from the 2025 edition of the UNODC World Drug Report. The session is presented by Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).