Treatment Settings

Various treatment formats, either in a live-in facility or through regular visits to a clinic, are designed for ongoing support, to help maintain recovery, and to prevent relapse.

Driving Distance From US Jails to Opioid Treatment Programs

Scientific article

31 March 2026

Source: Saloner, B., O’Rourke, A., Ruelas-Vargas, K., Song, M., Ramsey, K. S., & Bandara, S. (2026). Driving Distance From US Jails to Opioid Treatment Programs. JAMA Network Open, 9(3), e264044-e264044. Discussion In this study, 51.5% of...

Current Approach and Treatment of Myocardial Infarction Associated with Cocaine Use

Scientific article

31 July 2024

Abstract Introduction: The global crisis of illicit substance consumption, particularly cocaine, extends beyond individual users, impacting social, cultural, and institutional levels. Cocaine use is associated with a myriad of illicit...

Advancing Advocacy: ISSUP Philippine Chapter's March 2026 Activities

News

30 March 2026

March 2026 has been a productive month for the ISSUP Philippine Chapter, with representatives participating in various events. Each activity reflects the Chapter's continued commitment to working together with government agencies and non...

Strengthening tobacco cessation across the primary health sector in the Americas: progress, gaps, and opportunities since 2007

Scientific article

30 January 2026

ABSTRACT Objective. Tobacco use is a major modifiable risk factor for the four main noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) globally—cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory conditions, cancer, and diabetes. Addressing tobacco use through...

Integrated Support for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

ISSUP Webinar

7 April 2026

ISSUP in Pakistan presents a webinar on Integrated Support for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems

ISSUP Webinar

8 April 2026

ISSUP Malaysia presents its upcoming webinar: "Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems. "

Gaming Disorder Training

Training

23 March 2026

Are you seeing more clients—children and adults alike—struggling to unplug? The line between "just one more game" and a clinical disorder is becoming harder to define. As treatment providers, we must be equipped with the specialized tools...

Romancing the Brain: Conflict Resolution for Recovery (CRR) Training

25 June 2026

Online

- Global -

Attendance

online

Join CRR expert Cynthia Moreno Tuohy, BSW, NCAC II, CDC III, SAP, for a two-day virtual Romancing the Brain: Conflict Resolution for Recovery (CRR) Zoom training from 12:00pm - 7:00pm ET (11CT/10MT/9PT) on Thursday, June 25 - Friday, June 26, 2026.

Highlights from WeCare’s Early-Year Gathering on Mental Health and Addiction Support

Community update

20 March 2026

On February 27, 2026, WeCare Social Enterprise convened a professional gathering at Hanoi Medical University, bringing together practitioners from across Vietnam’s mental health and substance use field. Alongside the organizers, the group...

Representatives from WeCare, CREATA-H, HMU, IDEA, and ISSUP Vietnam

The efficacy and safety of cannabinoids for the treatment of mental disorders and substance use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Scientific article

16 March 2026

Summary Background Mental disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the leading reasons for which the medical use of cannabinoids has been approved, but their efficacy and safety in treating these conditions is yet to be...