Public Health

The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns. 

Nursers training for SUD prevention soft skills

Community update
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Nursers training for SUD prevention soft skills National Hospital -Colombo Sri Lanka -14th August 2025 Nursing Officers are a unique group of professionals who deal with patients and their loved ones. Their contribution to patients and the...
Nursers training for SUD prevention soft skills  National Hospital -Colombo Sri Lanka -14th August 2025  Nursing Officers are a unique group of professionals who deal with patients and their loved ones. Their contribution to patients and the community in drug prevention and treatment becomes very effective with the development of their skills, attitudes and knowledge. A unique program was held here under the participatory learning method.  The program trained 50 officers to enhance their soft skills and how

Speaking Against Tobacco and Gambling

News
Over the past quarter, the ISSUP Philippine Chapter has continued to work to ensure that our voice remains influential in shaping public health and evidence-based policies and programs. In particular, we have remained active in our activism...

Community Policing and Health Partnerships

Event Date
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Online

Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1–2 p.m. ET

Multisectoral collaboration between policing, healthcare and social services is critical to improving justice and health outcomes within communities, including substance use health. Learn how smaller municipalities are enhancing community safety and well-being through policing–healthcare partnerships.

World Drug Report 2025

Community update
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On July 2nd, 2025, ISSUP had the privilege of hosting a webinar outlining highlights from the 2025 edition of the World Drug Report (WDR), presented by Ms. Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at...
World Drug Report 2025

Addictions in Potential Sperm Donors: What is Possible to Control?

Scientific article
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INTRODUCTION: Third-party sperm donation represents the sole viable option for conception for a considerable number of infertile couples. The donation process is predicated on ensuring the high quality and safety of the donated cells. While...