The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
UNODC World Drug Report 2024
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.

Empowering Advocacy: ISSUP Philippines’ Recent Contributions to Partner Initiatives
For the past few months, the ISSUP Philippine Chapter has continued its behind-the-scenes preparations for several initiatives, especially for an upcoming National Conference this October, 2024. At the same time, our Chapter actively...
The Declaration of Oviedo: Incorporating Prevention in Drug Policies
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Investing in Public Health, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Research Update from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Investing in Public Health, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Empowering Change: Strategies for Navigating Your Policy Advocacy Journey
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Investing in Public Health, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Example of fully functioning digital national infrastructural support IPREV for school and community prevention activities: a compact simple system means understandable, acceptable and sustainable solution
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Investing in Public Health, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Public Health of Addiction
Presentes at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Investing in Public Health, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Getting Stakeholders Vested in their Coalitions Growth
Getting Stakeholders Vested in their Coalition’s Growth and Sustainability Plans to Continue Important Prevention Work in the Community training will empower coalition staff with the tools and strategies necessary to engage and secure the commitment of key stakeholders. This session will provide participants with practical insights into the importance of sector investment in the sustainability of community prevention initiatives.
Implementing Quality Measurement in the Field of Drug Treatment and Harm Reduction: A Case Study in Flanders
BACKGROUND: Implementing quality measurement is still a challenge in the field of drug treatment and harm reduction. In this case study, we investigate which strategies can be used to enhance the implementation of a policy in which quality...
The Implementation of Quality Standards (QS) at Coolmine Therapeutic Community
BACKGROUND: Coolmine’s implementation of quality standards involves a period of change management, strategic planning, and national policy development. METHODS: A narrative case study focusing on national policy and internal strategic...