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This network aims to support women treatment providers who are providing substance use treatment services at various settings.
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Hala Najm

Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

Shared by Hala Najm - 16 May 2025
ISSUP Reading List
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As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research. 
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Rasha Abi Hana

Lifelong learning and nurses’ continuing professional development, a metasynthesis of the literature

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 8 May 2025
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Scientific article
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Mlambo, M., Silén, C. & McGrath, C. Lifelong learning and nurses’ continuing professional development, a metasynthesis of the literature. BMC Nurs 20, 62 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00579-2

Background
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is important for helping nurses keep their skills and knowledge up to date. While it’s well known that CPD is essential, we know less about how nurses feel about it and what challenges or benefits they experience. This article brings together findings from several studies to better understand how nurses experience CPD. The goal is to help improve future CPD programmes by learning from different countries and settings.

Methods
The authors reviewed 25 qualitative research studies that explored nurses’ experiences with CPD.

Key Findings
Five...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 14 April 2025
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Scientific article
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Lee, EH., Yu, HJ. Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 20, 18 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00648-8

Background
Smoking is one of the top causes of preventable death and is linked to many serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Nurses can play a big role in helping people quit smoking by offering support through counselling, education, and mental health care. These nurse-led programs have been shown to increase quit rates. Training nurses to deliver these programs is important, and reviewing past studies helps us understand what works best.

Methods
Researchers searched eight major health databases between March 27 and August 1, 2024, to find studies on nurse-led...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Maternal cannabis use disorder and offspring behavioral outcomes: findings from a linked data cohort study

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 24 March 2025
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Scientific article
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Abay Woday Tadesse, Berihun Assefa Dachew, Getinet Ayano, Kim Betts, Rosa Alati, Maternal cannabis use disorder and offspring behavioral outcomes: findings from a linked data cohort study, Psychiatry Research, Volume 346, 2025, 116404, ISSN 0165-1781, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2025.116404.

Few studies have looked into how cannabis use during pregnancy affects the development of disruptive behavioral disorders (DBDs) in children, often using small sample sizes and self-reported data. This study aimed to understand the link between maternal cannabis use disorder (CUD) during pregnancy and after childbirth, and the risk of DBDs in children. We used health data from New South Wales, Australia, for children born between 2003 and 2005. We compared children whose mothers had CUD to those whose mothers did not, and assessed the risk of DBDs in these children. Both CUD and DBDs were...

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Rasha Abi Hana

The changing DNA of serious and organised crime

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 19 March 2025
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Report
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Europol (2025), European Union Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment - The changing DNA of serious and organised crime, Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg

Europol’s EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (EU-SOCTA) 2025(link is external), published today, reveals how the very DNA of crime is shifting – reshaping the tactics, tools and structures employed by criminal networks.

The EU-SOCTA offers one of the most thorough analyses conducted on the threats posed by serious organised crime to the EU’s internal security. Based on intelligence from EU Member States and international law enforcement partners, this report not only analyses the state of organised crime today – it anticipates threats of tomorrow, providing a roadmap for Europe’s law enforcement...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Gender mainstreaming for health managers: a practical approach

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 12 December 2024
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Booklet
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WHO

The manual is a user-friendly guide aimed to raise awareness and develop skills on gender analysis and gender responsive planning in health sector activities. The Manual is conceptually structured to move from awareness to action throughout a three to four day workshop to reduce gender-based inequities in health. Core WHO gender analysis tools are introduced in this participatory training manual, including:

  • Gender Analysis Matrix (GAM)
  • Gender Analysis Questions (GAQ)
  • Gender Responsive Assessment Scale (GRAS)
  • Gender Assessment Tool (GAT)
  • Gender and health planning and programming...
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Rasha Abi Hana

Addressing gender-based violence against women and people of diverse gender identity and expression who use drugs

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 12 December 2024
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Scientific article
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UNODC

This briefing paper aims to raise awareness about the widespread and severe impact of GBV on women and people of diverse gender identity and expression who use drugs, as well as the strong connection between GBV and the HIV epidemic within these populations. It outlines practical responses that harm reduction providers and allied services can adopt to address violence and support the rights and health of these groups. The paper also demonstrates how a gender-responsive approach to drug use can improve outcomes for women and gender-diverse individuals by reducing harm, increasing access to...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Prevalence of Anti-Social Behavior Among Women with Substance Use Disorder in Pakistan

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 November 2024
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Scientific article
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Saddiqua, A., & Zunnurain, M. Z. (2024). Prevalence of antisocial behavior among women with substance use disorder in Pakistan. Adiktologie, 24(2), 81–87. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2024-002-0004

INTRODUCTION: Pakistan is ominously impacted by the menace of substance abuse. Women, who represent 42% of the total population, are primarily affected by the use of illicit substances with co-occurring behavioural disorders. Despite extensive efforts, prevalence estimates reported here are likely to underestimate substance use among women. A high level of dependency was observed among the cases who were reported; however, the unreported cases in the general population are beyond the count. This study focuses on an approximation about the prevalence of anti-social behaviour among women in...

AddictologyIssue 2/2024
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Rasha Abi Hana

Power of Collaboration: ISSUP and GWN Highlight Critical Gaps in Women’s SUD Treatment

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 November 2024
ISSUP and GWN

The Power of Collaboration project, a joint initiative between ISSUP and the Global Women's Network (GWN), explores critical areas in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) for women. Through the collaboration between ISSUP, which commits to improving the effectiveness of the substance use treatment and recovery workforce, and the Global Women’s Network (GWN), which works to increase the availability of high-quality, gender-responsive treatment for women, the Power of Collaboration project has provided valuable insights into the challenges women face in accessing SUD treatment and the...

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James Harvey

2024 ICAP Awareness Survey

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 25 November 2024
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James Harvey

Recovery Survey

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 19 November 2024
The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 
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Global Recovery Network

The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 

To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S. based Faces and Voices of Recovery to determine which topics may be of most relevance. Our goal is to offer webinars that not only inform but also develop and build skills that support recovery, advocacy, and professional growth.
 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us design a webinar series that resonates with and benefits you.

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Rasha Abi Hana

The Power of Collaboration Project: Substance Use Disorder treatment for women

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 19 November 2024
The Power of Collaboration is a joint project between ISSUP and the GWN.
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Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
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SUAREZ ORDOÑEZ, R., TRAVIS-ROBERTS, J., ABI HANA, R., JONES, H. E.

The Power of Collaboration is a joint project between ISSUP and the GWN. This initiative delves into three critical areas in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for women:

  1. MIND THE GAP: GLOBAL SURVEY EXAMINING ACCESS FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FOR WOMEN (Infographic 1)

  2. ADDRESSING THE GAP: GLOBAL SURVEY FINDS URGENT NEED FOR TRAUMA CARE IN WOMEN WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS (Infographic 2)

  3. DIGITAL PRESENCE OF TREATMENT CENTRES FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AROUND THE WORLD: RESULTS FROM A GLOBAL SURVEY (Infographic 3)

The project is particularly timely and offers...

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James Harvey

Webinar: Health and social responses for women who use drugs — perspectives from Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 19 November 2024
The webinar will discuss challenges and possibilities, drawing on experiences in different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe.
Event Date
22 November 2024
Location:
Lisbon
Portugal
The webinar will discuss challenges and possibilities, drawing on experiences in different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and Europe.
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James Harvey

'Global challenges - local solutions’ Webinar III: Orange Day 2024 - Advancing Trauma Informed Services to End Violence Against Women

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 12 November 2024
'Global challenges - local solutions’ Webinar III: Orange Day 2024 - Advancing Trauma Informed Services to End Violence Against Women.
Event Date
25 November 2024
Location:
London
United Kingdom

Join us for a special event to mark Orange Day as we unite with international organisations to drive impactful change in trauma-informed substance use disorder (SUD) services.

When: Monday, 25 November
Time: 2 p.m CET (1 p.m UK)
Register...(link is external)

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James Harvey

Global Women's Network Meeting: Global Survey Results

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 30 September 2024
Global Women's Network
Event Date
9 October 2024
Location:
Washington DC
United States

Join Us for a Special Event!

Be part of an insightful discussion with ISSUP and the Global Women’s Network as we unveil the findings from the Power of Collaboration global survey!

We will discuss groundbreaking data on:
 

  • Gender-based...
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James Harvey

Join the Power of Collaboration! Sumate al Poder de la Colaboración!

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 1 May 2024
Power of collaboration
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News
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Global Women's Network (GWN)
In partnership with ISSUP, we come together to generate global data about the most cross-cutting aspects of the treatment and recovery of women with SUD
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James Harvey

PKP Event: Caring for women with substance use disorders in jails and prisons

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 22 April 2024
PKP Event: Caring for women with substance use disorders in jails and prisons
Event Date
8 May 2024
Location:
Washington D.C.
United States

We are excited to share the invitation for the May 2024 Practical Knowledge Program (PKP) Event!

Title: Caring for women with substance use disorders in jails and prisons

Speaker: Essence Hairston, Outpatient Program Manager, UNC Horizons...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and its Specifics at Temporary Foster Care Institution in the Czech Republic: Study Protocol

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 8 April 2024
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Scientific article
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Koutská, K. O. (2023). Neonatal abstinence syndrome and its specifics at temporary foster care institution in the Czech Republic. Study Protocol. Adiktologie, 23(4), 319–324. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2023-004-0001

INTRODUCTION: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a condition unique to a newborn that results from the abrupt cessation of chronic intrauterine drug exposure following birth. Slightly persistent, late onsetting, or slowly fading-out symptoms’ manifestation may take weeks or months. In case the infant is not kept in the biological family, one possible subsequent placement after discharge from hospital in the Czech Republic is a Temporary Foster Care Institution called Pěstounská péče na přechodnou dobu (TFCI). It is unclear what knowledge, education, and experience TFCI caregivers have in...

AddictologyIssue 4/2023
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James Harvey

Panel Discussion on Women in Recovery

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 4 March 2024
ISSUP
Event Date
8 March 2024
Location:
New Delhi
India
Celebrate International Women's Day with Women in Recovery. Ecolink Institute in association with its alumni association is hosting a Panel Discussion on "Women in SUD Treatment and Recovery" on 8 March 2024 from 6.30. PM (Indian Time)
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Learning platform for multi-disciplinary professionals

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 9 February 2024
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Website

The International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC), with the support of the U.S. Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (J/TIP) and in collaboration with ECPAT International, invites you to use its multi-lingual, cost-free, on demand learning platform in order for multi-disciplinary professionals to learn about how to combat child sexual exploitation, abuse, and trafficking, both online and offline with its Agents of Change curriculum. 

Free courses are now available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese; Hindi, and Arabic; Bahasa...

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