Prevention

Becoming a Member of the Prevention Club: Development of Interdisciplinary Prevention Terminology

Scientific article

10 June 2025

Introduction Prevention science is interdisciplinary, drawing upon multiple fields of research and practice to develop integrated knowledge. A challenge facing the field is the proliferation of different terms with the same meaning, and of...

Cognitive Behavioural-Spiritual Counselling Model (CBT-Spiritual) in Resiliency Enhancement for People with Substance Abuse Disorder

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

22 October 2025

Drug abuse is increasingly concerning, requiring a rehabilitative approach through effective counselling by the Indonesian Government by strengthening drug prevention and eradication, because drug abuse in Indonesia is increasingly...

Webinar Reflection: Reimagining Prevention, The Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Report

12 October 2025

ISSUP, in partnership with the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR), recently hosted an engaging and forward-looking webinar titled “Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative Artificial...

Call for Nominations: Youth Representatives for ISSUP National Chapters Advisory Committee

News

ISSUP is pleased to announce the call for nominations for four (4) Youth Representatives to serve on the National Chapters Advisory Committee (NCAC). These positions will represent Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring that young...

Three-day Teacher TOT, Second Phase in Kurunagala District

Report

7 September 2025

Preventive Education and Training Division of National Dangerous Drugs Control Board collaboratively with Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka has conducted a Three-day TOT program for counseling teachers in kurunagala District (Second Phase)...

Certificate Course on Drug Abuse Prevention -20

Report

2 September 2025

Certificate Course in Drug Abuse Prevention Certificate Course in Drug Abuse Prevention Empowering Schools, Families, Communities & Workplaces for a Drug-Free Future This certificate course is designed to equip educators, youth leaders...

WHY ADDICTION PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS MUST BE THE MOST PATIENT AND EMOTIONALLY STABLE

Opinion piece, commentary

26 August 2025

WHY ADDICTION PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS MUST BE THE MOST PATIENT AND EMOTIONALLY STABLE. Working in addiction prevention has been one of the most rewarding—and at times, most testing—journeys of my life. Over the years, engaging with young...

Awareness Seminar for school children Titled: Effects of Substance use and Prevention

Community update

22 August 2025

Awareness Seminar: Effects of Substance use and Prevention Substance use is a menace that not only devastates an individual's life but also poses a significant threat to the peace, tranquility, and progress of the entire society. In today's...

THE POWER OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN ADDICTION PREVENTION

Opinion piece, commentary

29 July 2025

THE POWER OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE RESOURCES IN ADDICTION PREVENTION. Addiction prevention efforts are most successful when they are rooted in the local context—using what is available within a community to address its unique challenges. This...

World Drug Day 2025: ISSUP Nigeria Chapter Champions Prevention Across the Country

ISSUP Nigeria joined the global community on June 26 to commemorate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, under the theme: “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.”

Across the country, members of ISSUP Nigeria were actively involved in a range of activities, reaching young people in schools, engaging policymakers, raising awareness in local communities, and sharing prevention messages through media and online platforms.