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ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 18d

🔥 #DrugPolicy scholars 🔥 Don't miss this Call for Papers for the Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy Special Issue on "Including lived experience in substance use research." Help build more inclusive research methodologies.

🗓️ Abstracts due 31 Oct 2025

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Including lived experience in substance use research

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Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 20d

#DrugPolicy folk: The call for abstracts is open for ISSDP2026 in beautiful Perth! So get writing and get your abstracts in now! And if you've never been - please come and join - ISSDP conferences are super friendly and you'll get the opportunity to meet a truly global drug policy network! 😃

ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 20d

🌏🔥 Calling all #DrugPolicy folk: The call for abstracts is open for the 2026 International Society for the Study of Drug Policy conference in Perth, Australia! 🔥🌎
Abstracts due 30 November 2025.
We also have a range of scholarships available.
Submit at issdp.org

#ISSDP2026

ISSDP @issdrugpolicy.bsky.social · 20d

🌏🔥 Calling all #DrugPolicy folk: The call for abstracts is open for the 2026 International Society for the Study of Drug Policy conference in Perth, Australia! 🔥🌎
Abstracts due 30 November 2025.
We also have a range of scholarships available.
Submit at issdp.org

#ISSDP2026

Caitlin Hughes @drcaitlinhughes.bsky.social · 21d

Attention criminologists and #crime and justice scholars: Come work with us at Flinders University! Exciting 4.5 year position in beautiful Adelaide with a wonderful team!
🔥🌏 🔥🌏🔥

#Job #Criminology

Flinders Criminology @flinderscrim.bsky.social · 21d

#Job announcement: We seek a new Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in #Criminology! Passionate about research, teaching & delivering a real impact on crime & justice policy? Join us in Adelaide, one of Australia’s most liveable cities. Apply by 2 Nov 2025 flinders.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/flinde...

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Criminology

Position Details Fixed Term until June 2030 | Full-Time View Position Description I Academic Level B: AU$ 113211- $133974 p.a + 17% Super View Position Description I Academic Level C: AU$ 138124- $158...

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Flinders Criminology @flinderscrim.bsky.social · 21d

#Job announcement: We seek a new Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in #Criminology! Passionate about research, teaching & delivering a real impact on crime & justice policy? Join us in Adelaide, one of Australia’s most liveable cities. Apply by 2 Nov 2025 flinders.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/flinde...

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Criminology

Position Details Fixed Term until June 2030 | Full-Time View Position Description I Academic Level B: AU$ 113211- $133974 p.a + 17% Super View Position Description I Academic Level C: AU$ 138124- $158...

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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

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

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

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

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 👇.

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

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...

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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

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

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 🇨🇭🇮🇪🇵🇭🇬🇧

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

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

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

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...

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.

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-...

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.
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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

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.

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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