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The ISSUP ExchangePrevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda: Science, Translation & the Evolution of Prevention Pt.2In this episode of Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda, the conversation turns to how prevention science actually became a field.Dr. Sloboda reflects on the early days, when prevention was often dismissed as vague or unmeasurable, and traces how theory, rigorous research, and cross-disciplinary work helped give the field credibility. She explains why prevention is more than information sharing, how learning and development shape what works at different ages, and why community context matters just as much as evidence.The discussion also digs into the harder part of the work: translating research into real-world...
2026-01-2321 min
The ISSUP ExchangePrevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda: The Journey and Vision Pt.1In this first episode of Prevention Unpacked, Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko speaks with Dr. Zili Sloboda about the early experiences that shaped her life and career. The conversation traces her childhood in New York, her exposure to international cultures, and the personal influences that sparked her interest in people, behaviour, and social systems.Dr. Sloboda reflects on her academic path through sociology, public health, and epidemiology, sharing how her early work in medical settings and substance use research shaped her thinking about prevention. She describes the mentors, moments, and turning points that guided her toward a lifelong...
2026-01-1427 min
The ISSUP ExchangeWorkplace Prevention in Practice Pt.4: Building Resilient and Healthy Work EnvironmentsIn this final episode, Associate Professors Goodman Sibeko and Nadine Harker shift the focus from individual-level responses to the organisational systems that shape wellbeing at work. The conversation looks at how workplaces can create environments that reduce stressors and promote healthier behaviours before problems escalate.Prof. Harker highlights the role of leadership commitment, ongoing wellness initiatives, and policies that prioritise prevention rather than once-off interventions. She also discusses challenges such as cost, organisational culture, and the need for clear pathways for referral and reintegration when employees return from treatment.A reflective close to the series...
2025-11-2616 min
The ISSUP ExchangeWorkplace Prevention in Practice Pt.3: Policy, Ethics, and Compliance in Workplace PreventionIn this episode, Associate Professors Goodman Sibeko and Nadine Harker unpack how workplaces can uphold legal and ethical standards while promoting mental health and preventing substance use.Prof. Harker discusses what makes a workplace policy both lawful and humane, stressing that alignment with national legislation must go hand in hand with fairness and inclusion. She also underscores the value of collaboration, bringing HR teams, trade unions, and leadership into the same conversation from the outset.Their discussion moves beyond policy design to the practical realities of putting it into action: how managers can overcome financial...
2025-11-1216 min
The ISSUP ExchangeWorkplace Prevention in Practice Pt.2: Early Identification and Support in the WorkplaceIn this third episode, Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko and Associate Professor Nadine Harker discuss how workplaces can identify early signs of substance use and mental health challenges among employees, and respond appropriately before issues escalate.Prof. Harker explains the occupational factors that increase risk, the visible and behavioural cues supervisors should look out for, and the importance of distinguishing between informal and formal referrals. She outlines how supervisors can express concern, make soft referrals to employee wellness or HR, and when formal action becomes necessary.The discussion also covers how consistent health promotion, supportive policies...
2025-11-0612 min
The ISSUP ExchangeWorkplace Prevention in Practice Pt.1: Shifting Workplace from Reaction to CareIn this first episode, Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko sits down with Associate Professor Nadine Harker to unpack what it really means for a workplace to take prevention seriously. Together, they explore how organisations can move beyond awareness campaigns to build genuine, prevention-oriented cultures.Prof. Harker reflects on the shift from traditional workplace wellness models to a broader public health approach, one that views the workplace as part of a wider ecosystem and emphasises shared responsibility across leadership levels. She discusses how stigma continues to shape responses to mental health and substance use, and why visible, informed leadership...
2025-10-2913 min
The ISSUP ExchangeWorkplace Prevention in Practice (Intro): Getting to know Nadine HarkerBefore exploring how workplaces can promote prevention and wellbeing, Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko introduces Associate Professor Nadine Harker, the voice and perspective behind much of this work. In this opening conversation, Prof. Harker shares the path that led her into public health, what draws her to issues of mental health and substance use, and how her academic and professional experiences have shaped her approach.The discussion offers context for her work and sets the stage for the conversations ahead on leadership, culture, and prevention in the workplace.Featured Voices Host – A/Prof. Goodman Sib...
2025-10-2908 min
The ISSUP ExchangeA Decade of Impact, A Future of Possibility: ISSUP at 10 Pt.3Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUPIn the final episode of the series, Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko sits down once again with ISSUP Chief Executive Joanna Travis-Roberts to look back on a decade of growth and forward to what’s next. Joanna reflects on how ISSUP has evolved through moments of change, from a small idea to a global network, and what it takes to stay flexible, humble, and connected in a complex field. Together, they explore the lessons, turning points, and future priorities that will shape ISSUP’s next chapter.Feat...
2025-10-0824 min
The ISSUP ExchangeBuilding a Global Home: The Birth and Growth of ISSUP Pt.2Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUPA special three-part series celebrating 10 years of of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). In this second episode, host Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko speaks with Chief Executive Joanna Travis-Roberts about the remarkable journey of ISSUP itself. From its official launch in Bangkok in 2015 to a thriving global network of over 45,000 members, Joanna takes us behind the scenes of ISSUP’s founding, exploring the early partnerships, critical decisions, and challenges that shaped its identity.Joanna reflects on the administrative hurdles of starting a g...
2025-09-3026 min
The ISSUP ExchangeGetting to Know Joanna Travis-Roberts Pt.1Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUPA special three-part series celebrating 10 years of of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). In this first episode, host Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko speaks with Joanna Travis-Roberts, ISSUP’s Chief Executive. Joanna shares how an unexpected opportunity shifted her path from literature and languages to leading a global community focused on substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. Together, they discuss the serendipitous moments, mentors, and experiences that shaped her career and her passion for making evidence-based knowledge accessible worldwide.This conversation goe...
2025-09-1527 min
The ISSUP ExchangeThe Evidence Speaks: What Research Says About MI Today Pt.4What does the evidence tell us about Motivational Interviewing (MI), and what might the future of research hold?In the final episode of the ISSUP Exchange series, A/Prof. Goodman Sibeko and Professor Stephen Rollnick explore the research behind MI, discussing why it remains effective across so many settings. With over 2,500 randomised trials, MI is one of the most studied approaches in behavioural health, but some of the most valuable insights come from understanding how and why it works.They look at the importance of process research, the impact of brief interventions in emergency settings...
2025-08-2015 min
The ISSUP ExchangeGrowing MI: Training Minds, Shaping Practice Pt.3What does it take to truly learn Motivational Interviewing, and how do we build the kind of environments where that learning can stick?In this third episode of the ISSUP Exchange series, A/Prof. Goodman Sibeko continues the conversation with Professor Stephen Rollnick, this time turning the focus to MI training: what works, what doesn’t, and why developing competence is more about mindset than mastery.They discuss the common struggle practitioners face in shifting from a directive, expert role to a more collaborative, supportive stance, and why that shift matters. The episode also explores ch...
2025-07-2217 min
Historia para Tontos Podcastla Guerra del opio P.2 - Historia para tontos Podcast - Ep#152En este episodio de Historia para Tontos, nos vamos a China en el siglo XIX para hablar de cómo una guerra empezó y termino ... ¡por drogas! Te cuento cómo el Imperio Británico le vendía opio a los chinos, cómo eso llevó a una crisis de adicción nacional, y cómo todo explotó en una guerra desigual con consecuencias brutales. Imperialismo, comercio, adicciones y una buena dosis de cinismo histórico: esta es la historia de la Guerra del Opio. Parte 2Seguro despues de todas las mentiras...
2025-07-021h 29
Historia para Tontos PodcastLa primera guerra del opio P.1- Historia Para Tontos Podcast - Ep.#151En este episodio de Historia para Tontos, nos vamos a China en el siglo XIX para hablar de cómo una guerra empezó... ¡por drogas! Te cuento cómo el Imperio Británico le vendía opio a los chinos, cómo eso llevó a una crisis de adicción nacional, y cómo todo explotó en una guerra desigual con consecuencias brutales. Spoiler: el té también tiene algo que ver.Imperialismo, comercio, adicciones y una buena dosis de cinismo histórico: esta es la historia de la Guerra del Opio.Dale l...
2025-06-251h 54
The ISSUP ExchangeMI in Action: Turning Conversations into Change Pt.2What does it really mean to “step back” in a helping conversation? And how can practitioners cultivate genuine curiosity and empathy while still focusing on change?In this second episode of our four-part ISSUP Exchange series, A/Prof. Goodman Sibeko continues his conversation with Professor Stephen Rollnick, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Together, they unpack what MI looks like in real-world practice and what it takes to truly empower clients, without trying to "fix" them.This episode explores the importance of self-awareness, the common traps practitioners fall into, and how stepping back can...
2025-06-1816 min
The ISSUP ExchangeThe Spark Behind MI: Stephen Rollnick on the Origins of Motivational Interviewing Pt.1If you've ever wondered how Motivational Interviewing (MI) came to be and why it remains essential across so many fields today, join Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko in a compelling four-part conversation with Professor Stephen Rollnick, clinical psychologist and co-founder of MI. Together, they explore the personal and professional journey behind MI, from early experiences in Cape Town and the pivotal collaboration with William R. Miller, to the evolution of MI as a tool not just for behaviour change, but for personal growth. You'll hear how MI has transformed clinical practice, what keeps it relevant in healthcare, addiction s...
2025-06-1818 min
The Addiction Podcast-Point of No ReturnMarcel Gemme Drug Education Child ApprovedMarcel Gemme is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist (DATS) and a member of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals who concentrates on helping families find help for their loved ones. He is the founder and CEO of DRS, which includes Addicted.org and Drugrehab.ca, two websites that have helped thousands of people find treatment for substance use disorder in the United States and Canada. Marcel is also a member of International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP). Marcel started as an intake counselor for a drug rehabilitation center in 2000. During his five...
2024-10-2532 min
TALL TALE TV - Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Stories"Little Black Bead" - SciFi Short Story - by Barry BurtonLittle Black Bead ep.734 Barry's work has appeared in Dreams of Rust and Glass and Tales of the Moonlit Path. He lives in Columbus, Ohio. He is a physical therapist. He was once a breakdancer. He shares his life with his wonderful partner and their dog and two cats. You can reach him on Twitter or Instagram: @bbwritesstories --- Addiction Resources --- USA: For substance abuse treatment and mental health referrals, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) International: https://www.issup.net/about-issup/partners ---- Liste...
2024-10-0416 min
Black Education in QuebecThe ChallengesGloria-Ann Cozier, MSW, PSW, a licensed psychotherapist, ISSUP international presenter, and expert on mental health and substance use disorders, as well as a researcher and volunteer program consultant at LMRC, along with Dr. Lerona Dana Lewis, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education-Black Youth Studies at the University of Ottawa, discuss the history of Black education in Quebec, the numerous challenges faced by teachers, students, and parents, and the importance of documenting this aspect of Black history in the province through the voices of those who lived it.
2024-08-1215 min
High Truths on Drugs and AddictionEpisode #186 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction with Amy Ronshausen and Drug Free America FoundationAmy Ronshausen is the Executive Director of both Drug Free America Foundation, Inc. and Save Our Society From Drugs (S.O.S.), national nonprofit organizations that work prevent substance abuse, increase access to evidence-based treatment, and promote sustained recovery.
Mrs. Ronshausen has dedicated most of her adult life to the work of drug demand reduction. In her sixteen years with Drug Free America Foundation and S.O.S, she has assisted in coordinating successful grassroots advocacy campaigns to promote sound drug policy, analyzed and tracked state and federal drug policy legislation, and trained prevention professionals at local...
2024-07-151h 15
Middle Ground with JLE"Journey Of Veterans of Foreign Wars" with Special Guest Chairwoman Dr. Sugi(Sugandika T Subawickrama)"Middle Ground with JLE L.L.C." Podcast "Where We Treat You Like Family" welcomes Licensed Psychotherapist, Fulbright Special Prog. National, International & TEDxSpeaker, Thought Leader, Educator, Athlete (Member of APA, ACA, ISSUP & Honor Societies: Sigma Beta Delta and Omega Nu Lambda), Veterans of Foreign Wars Chairwoman Dr. Sugi(Sugandika T Subawickrama) DSL, LMHC (NY), LPC (NJ), Master CASAC, CLSSBB shares her story of getting it out the mud on the island of Sri Lanka to Getting her Doctorate in Mental Health encouraging others they can make it too.
2023-03-0544 min
"Cositas de niños" con Victor CuevasEpisodio 16, T3: "La salud mental del arcoiris" (Parte 1) con Sergio OrihuelaEl informe RaR, un estudio encargado por Pace, una institución benéfica británica para la salud mental del colectivo LGBT, descubrió que un 34% de las lesbianas, gays y bisexuales de menos de 26 años encuestados se habían intentado suicidar por lo menos una vez en la vida. Por otro lado, el 48% de los transexuales jóvenes también habían intentado suicidarse. En comparación con el 18% de jóvenes heterosexuales y el 26% de jóvenes cisgénero.
Sí, la salud mental de la comunidad LGBT importa, y nos debería importar mucho.
Hoy tengo un gran...
2022-08-0130 min
EK THA DRUG ADDICT by Ammaya VoxNISD on Substance Abuse Prevention in India by Tripti BishtIn conversation with Dr. Veerendra Mishra, Director, National Institute of Social Defence, NISD, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, the episode discusses how NISD is engaging the youth for raising awareness against substance abuse or drug addiction in India. Dr. Mishra talks about how people can join NISD as volunteers to stop substance abuse and how schools can reach out to NISD for getting their staff trained in spreading awareness against drug addiction. Also, get your hands on a National Toll-Free Drug De-addiction Helpline Number at the end of the episode that anyone in addiction distress or wanting guidance can...
2021-07-3111 min
EK THA DRUG ADDICT by Ammaya VoxNISD on Substance Abuse Prevention in India by Tripti BishtIn conversation with Dr. Veerendra Mishra, Director, National Institute of Social Defence, NISD, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, the episode discusses how NISD is engaging the youth for raising awareness against substance abuse or drug addiction in India. Dr. Mishra talks about how people can join NISD as volunteers to stop substance abuse and how schools can reach out to NISD for getting their staff trained in spreading awareness against drug addiction. Also, get your hands on a National Toll-Free Drug De-addiction Helpline Number at the end of the episode that anyone in addiction distress or wanting guidance...
2021-07-3111 min
Radio PPNVoces en libertad n°286 Diciembre 2020Programa N°286
Primer bloque
Entrevista sobre las actividades de la Delegación Regional Cuyo, durante este último mes del año, la Delegación Cuyo retomó las visitas y monitoreos en los Complejos Penitenciarios de la Provincia de Mendoza, con el delegado de la PPN de la región Cuyo, Diego Moschel.
Segundo bloque
Entrevista sobre el encuentro de los equipos técnicos de Servicios Penitenciarios. La red internacional de profesionales ISSUP Argentina- International Society of Substance Use Professionals- y la Universidad del Museo Social Argentino organizaron el 5° Encuentro de Diálogo de Eq...
2020-12-1856 min