Webinar: Stimulant Use Disorder: Evidence-Based Interventions and Promising Approaches to Treatment
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Thursday, April 16, 2026, 13:00 ET (Washington, DC time)
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National Substance Use Prevention Week 2026 Summit, Nairobi, Kenya.
ISSUP Kenya members actively participated in the National Substance Use Prevention Week Summit held on 12–13 February 2026 at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete. The Summit was convened by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) and brought together policymakers, practitioners, civil society leaders, and community stakeholders.
Travel Time to Methadone Treatment Via Personal Vehicle vs Public Transit
Abstract Importance The requirement for in-person, often daily, attendance at opioid treatment programs (OTPs) makes travel times a barrier to methadone treatment. Research on methadone accessibility has primarily focused on travel via...
How Do Stimulant Users Perceive Available Drug Demand Reduction Interventions in Croatia?
BACKGROUND: This study represents the first qualitative research on stimulant use in the Republic of Croatia, offering valuable insights into the perspectives of hard-to-reach stimulant users. The aim is to better understand the needs of...
Revolutionizing Addiction Medicine: The Role of Artificial Intelligence
Introduction Addiction medicine is becoming more of an issue as addiction-related problems continue to plague people all over the globe, resulting in serious health consequences. Addiction has become increasingly prevalent in recent years...
Day 1, 14:00 - 15:30, Plenary 3: Establishing Global-Regional Collaboration in Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Programs
Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 17th of September 2025 Moderator: Goodman Sibeko Presentations: Ma Veronica Felipe: International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction Joanna Travis-Roberts: Global Opportunities for...
The 28-day guiding book for clients in the early-stage rehabilitation program: its usefulness and effectiveness
Early-stage rehabilitation represents a vital phase in the continuum of care for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). This phase typically encompasses a 28-day period dedicated to detoxification and both physiological and...
Cocaine & Fentanyl on Long Island
Cocaine-related harms on Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk) are increasingly polysubstance, with fentanyl present in most fatal cocaine overdoses in New York. Nationally, cocaine-involved mortality has nearly doubled since 2018. This fact sheet compiles verified NY/CDC sources and practical steps for families and providers: carry and train on naloxone, arrange benefits/transport to speed placement, screen for co-occurring mental health, and use evidence-based care (Contingency Management + CBT).
From Evidence to Action: Building Partnerships to Strengthen the Drug Demand Reduction Strategy
Grounded in UNODC research—particularly the World Drug Report on synthetic trends, polydrug use, and treatment gaps—this presentation translates evidence into a partnership blueprint for stronger drug demand reduction (DDR).
25 Professionals Trained On The UNODC Drug Use Disorder Treatment Systems Quality Assurance Toolkit To Improve Quality Of Care And Ultimately The Life Of People With Drug Use Disorders In Serbia
In June 2023, UNODC Serbia, with support from the Ministry of Health and international partners, hosted a training in Belgrade on quality assurance for drug use disorder treatment systems. Based on the UNODC-WHO International Standards and...
