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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 8

ISSDP are introducing two new initiatives to increase global south engagement in the society and to start to redress the traditional focus of #DrugPolicy scholarship on the global north.
Please welcome our new Global South Engagement subcommittee led by Gideon Lasco (Philippines).
issdp.org

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 8

🌏 🔥 Calling global south #DrugPolicy researchers: Want a free ISSDP membership? 🌍 🔥
The International Society for the Study of Drug is providing 25 one-year free ISSDP memberships to Early Career Researchers from the global south!
So please spread the word and if you want to join go to issdp.org

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · Aug 7

#DrugPolicy folk - Spread the word - the ISSDP 2026 Conference is coming to Australia! 🦘🥳🌏🥳🦘
#ISSDP2026

ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hold the date: The 19th annual International Society for the Study of #DrugPolicy Conference will be held in Perth, Australia hosted by the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)!
Conference dates are 30th June to 2nd July 2026.
More details to come. www.issdp.org

#ISSDP2026

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hold the date: The 19th annual International Society for the Study of #DrugPolicy Conference will be held in Perth, Australia hosted by the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI)!
Conference dates are 30th June to 2nd July 2026.
More details to come. www.issdp.org

#ISSDP2026

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · Jun 30

Delighted to be chairing the first ISSDP UNODC webinar. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear a scientific analysis of the 2025 World Drug Report - including the latest global drug trends and a discussion about three hot topics with leading drug policy experts. 🌍🔥

ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 29

We are running 2 x ISSDP UNODC Webinars: A scientific analysis of the 2025 World Drug Report on 10 July 2025. Receive an overview of the latest WDR report and hear a panel of #DrugPolicy experts discuss three hot topics on health, organised crime & the environment. For details & to register 👇.

ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 29

We are running 2 x ISSDP UNODC Webinars: A scientific analysis of the 2025 World Drug Report on 10 July 2025. Receive an overview of the latest WDR report and hear a panel of #DrugPolicy experts discuss three hot topics on health, organised crime & the environment. For details & to register 👇.

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · Jun 2

#DrugPolicy peeps: Only one week until #ISSDP2025 in Manchester UK featuring:
• Keynote speeches 1) Dr. Kojo Koram, leading expert in drug laws, race & inequalities; 2) Mat Southwell, first generation harm reduction worker;
• #HumanRights & #DrugPolicy Panel from 🇨🇭🇮🇪🇵🇭🇬🇧
Register at www.issdp.org

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Jun 2

One week until the #ISSDP2025 Conference in Manchester 🇬🇧! Here is a special preview podcast about the conference with your conference host, ISSDP President & Vice President & keynote speaker Mat Southwell!

Register at www.issdp.org

open.spotify.com/episode/6wGR...

S3 - Episode 01 - The ISSDP Conference 2025 Manchester - Part 1

The Drug Policy Voices Podcast · Episode

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · May 24

🔥 🌏 The ISSDP 2025 Conference Program is now live! 🌏 🔥

Featuring topics like cannabis regulation, social justice, opioid crisis, harm reduction, global drug markets & policy innovations in Africa, EU, South America & more

Register: issdp.org

ISSDP

The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · May 22

🔥 🌏 The ISSDP 2025 Conference Program is now live! 🌏 🔥

So many exciting sessions

There is still time to register, so don't miss this opportunity to join the biggest festival of #DrugPolicy research! Go to www.issdp.org

www.issdp.org/wp-content/u...

www.issdp.org

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · May 18

Final reminder about our call for nominations for a new ISSDP Vice President! Nominations close COB 19 May so don’t miss out.
www.issdp.org

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · May 13

• 2 pre conference workshops on 1) Methods Matter & 2) Drug-related deaths: national and international challenges and perspectives
• Keynote by the 2025 ISSDP Excellence in Research Award winner
• Welcome reception, conference dinner &
much more
Register at www.issdp.org/conferences-...

Future Conferences & Events

18th Annual ISSDP Conference ISSDP trustee Rebecca Askew will be hosting the ISSDP conference at Manchester Metropolitan University from the 11 to 13 June 2025. We look forward to seeing you there.…

www.issdp.org

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · May 13

The #ISSDP2025 Conference in Manchester, UK is fast approaching, featuring:
• Keynote speeches from 1) Dr. Kojo Koram, leading expert in drug laws, race & inequalities; 2) Mat Southwell, first generation of harm reduction workers;
• #HumanRights & #DrugPolicy Panel from 🇨🇭🇮🇪🇵🇭🇬🇧

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · May 12

Hi new followers. ISSDP is an 🌎society of scholars committed to advancing #DrugPolicy research & improving the interface with policy makers. We run annual conferences, webinars, capacity building workshops, research awards, scholarships, engage in policy fora eg United Nations CND etc. www.issdp.org

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · May 12

💥 #DrugPolicy scholars - Don’t miss this AMAZING opportunity to be the new Vice President of the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy!!!💥 Please circulate and share through your networks.

ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · May 12

🔥🌍 Fantastic opportunity for #drugpolicy scholars! 🌎 🔥The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy is looking for a new Vice President! Don’t miss the opportunity to drive drug policy research, policy & practice on a global scale. Nominations close 19 May.

www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...

ISSDP Election for a New Vice President

We seek nominations to fill the vacancy of the Vice President. We wish particularly to encourage nominees from the global south.

www.issdp.org

ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · May 12

🔥🌍 Fantastic opportunity for #drugpolicy scholars! 🌎 🔥The International Society for the Study of Drug Policy is looking for a new Vice President! Don’t miss the opportunity to drive drug policy research, policy & practice on a global scale. Nominations close 19 May.

www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...

ISSDP Election for a New Vice President

We seek nominations to fill the vacancy of the Vice President. We wish particularly to encourage nominees from the global south.

www.issdp.org

ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · May 8

Delighted to announce our final #issdp25 panel on #HumanRights and #DrugPolicy:
• Senator Lynn Ruan 🇮🇪
• Julie Hannah 🇬🇧
• Gideon Lasco 🇵🇭
• Zaved Mahmood - UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights 🇨🇭
You won’t want to miss this! Register at www.issdp.org

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International Network of People who Use Drugs @inpud.bsky.social · Apr 29

At today’s Lunch Event, Anton Basenko spoke about the findings from INPUD’s assessment of how US foreign aid cuts are affecting #harmreduction and the lives of people who use drugs.

The takeaway?

Harm reduction services are being slashed. Lives are at risk.

Full report here: bit.ly/4m0edLJ

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 29

🌎🔥 Attention #DrugPolicy community -
ISSDP is seeking nominations for a new Vice President! We particularly encourage nominees from the global south. 🔥🌍

Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of ISSDP or to advance drug policy scholarship on a global scale. www.issdp.org/issdp-electi...

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 8

👀 Exciting news 📣 We are extending the early bird registration fee until Friday 11th April 4pm (GMT) for #issdp2025 in Manchester. 👌👌👌

www.issdp.org

Register now to save $ and join the leading international conference of #DrugPolicy scholars.

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 3

The 18th Annual International Society for the Study of #DrugPolicy Conference will be held in Manchester - 11-13 June with a key focus on social justice & how to improve social justice in drug policy for often marginalised groups. Registrations are now open at: www.issdp.org/conferences-...

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Dr Alex Wodak AM @alexwodak.bsky.social · Apr 4

StVincents Hospitals Sydney & Melbourne & Dr Jim Rankin in 1960s started scientific studies of people with alcohol & drug problems at a time of global apathy & ignorance. Laid foundation for what we have today.
@drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social

Caitlin Hughes (@drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social)

Associate Professor in #Criminology & #DrugPolicy. Flinders University. President - International Society for the Study of Drug Policy issdrugpolicy.bsky.social. #DrugLaws #Decriminalisation #Policin...

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Alex Stevens @profalexstevens.bsky.social · Mar 6

Sign up for the 'Methods Matter' workshop on methods in drug policy research on 10th June in Manchester. #issdp2025 www.issdp.org

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · Apr 3

ISSDP is now on BlueSky - if you are interested in #DrugPolicy please consider following. 👇

ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 3

Hi BlueSky! ISSDP is an 🌎society of scholars committed to advancing #DrugPolicy research & improving the interface with policy makers. We run annual conferences, webinars, capacity building workshops, research awards, engage in policy fora eg United Nations CND & more.

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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · Apr 3

Hi BlueSky! ISSDP is an 🌎society of scholars committed to advancing #DrugPolicy research & improving the interface with policy makers. We run annual conferences, webinars, capacity building workshops, research awards, engage in policy fora eg United Nations CND & more.

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AIVL For PWUD Wellbeing, Health & Human Rights✊️💜 @aivl.bsky.social · Apr 1

What can we do to tackle the evolving impacts of emerging drugs and toxic supply in a prohibition context? Watch the full interview with members of the AIVL network. https://aivl.org.au/resources/emerging-drugs-and-trends/ #harmreductionsaveslives #pwud #human rights

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · Mar 6

Delighted to be part of this important ISSDP side event at #CND68 titled “A Scientific Analysis of #HarmReduction in #DrugPolicy”. Co-sponsored by the UNODC Research & Trend Analysis Branch, this will feature leading drug policy experts. Join us Fri 14 March at 11:30-12:30 CEST in person or online!

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · Feb 19

📢🌍Attention #DrugPolicy scholars.🌍📢The Call for Nomination for the ISSDP Excellence in Drug Policy Research Award for 2025 is now open for research published in the last three years. Nominations due 31 March 2025. For details: www.issdp.org/call-for-nom...

Call for Nominations: The ISSDP Excellence in Research Award for 2025

The ISSDP Excellence in Research Award is an annual recognition sponsored by the International Society for the Study of Drug Policy

www.issdp.org

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · Jan 30

Final day to submit abstracts for #ISSDP2025!

Don’t miss your chance to join this celebration of #DrugPolicy research from across the globe 🌏 in beautiful Manchester UK 🇬🇧!

PS We are a super friendly bunch too 👋

Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · Jan 22

💥🌍 #DrugPolicy folk - please spread the word about #ISSDP2025 🌏💥

The call for abstracts for the 18th International Society for Study of Drug Policy Conference in #Manchester, UK from June 11-13, 2025 is now open!

We have scholarships too.

⏰ Abstracts due 31 Jan

www.issdp.org/conferences-...

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · Jan 22

💥🌍 #DrugPolicy folk - please spread the word about #ISSDP2025 🌏💥

The call for abstracts for the 18th International Society for Study of Drug Policy Conference in #Manchester, UK from June 11-13, 2025 is now open!

We have scholarships too.

⏰ Abstracts due 31 Jan

www.issdp.org/conferences-...

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