ISSUP Malaysia

ISSUP Malaysia We are specialists in evidence-based health promotion and drug demand reduction. We empower children to build resilience and essential life skills.

We enable youth and communities to thrive healthily, free from addiction and substance use. The International Society for Substance Use Professionals, Malaysia Chapter, is proudly known as ISSUP Malaysia. We are drug demand reduction (DDR) professionals, specializing in evidence-based health promotion. We exist to
1) Develop more professionals in the field of health promotion and substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. We do so by providing training courses based on the Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) and the Universal Treatment Curriculum,

2) Conduct health promotion and essential life skills development programs for children using evidence-based curriculum,

3) Empower youth and communities with evidence-based prevention intervention programs to enable them to thrive with healthier lifestyle choices, free from substance use and addiction.

4) Advocate for policy changes that promote health equity, and healthy lifestyles and treat addiction as a chronic disease that should be treated just like other chronic diseases like diabetes or asthma, and

5) Combat stigmatization and discrimination of people with addiction or substance use disorders. We work with policymakers, community leaders, grassroots organizations, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and relevant government agencies to achieve our objectives to create a healthy society, safe from substance use and addiction.

Family United: Family-Based Prevention Training We are excited to announce the Family United: Family-Based Prevention Tr...
30/10/2025

Family United: Family-Based Prevention Training

We are excited to announce the Family United: Family-Based Prevention Training , conducted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in collaboration with OAPTAR and ISSUP Malaysia supported by Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development.

If you’re passionate about strengthening families and committed to becoming a facilitator for UNODC’s Family United program, join this 3-day Training of Trainers course conducted by UNODC global trainers.

📅 Date: 3 - 5 December 2025
📍 Venue: Telang Usan Hotel, Kuching
💰 Fee: RM380.00

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/kqUNDYFPtwPBnAdM9
🗓️ Registration Deadline: 18 November 2025

🌍 Celebrating Global Recognition for Malaysia!On World Mental Health Day 2025, Dr. Mohd Nazri Bin Mohd Daud, Associate P...
17/10/2025

🌍 Celebrating Global Recognition for Malaysia!

On World Mental Health Day 2025, Dr. Mohd Nazri Bin Mohd Daud, Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Universiti Malaysia Sabah, received the Global DDR Excellence Award 2025 from Ecolink Institute of Well-Being, India.

This international award honors Dr. Nazri’s remarkable dedication to drug demand reduction and mental health advocacy, leading community-based initiatives and evidence-based interventions that continue to impact lives across Malaysia.

A proud alumnus of the Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) and an ICAP-Credentialed Addiction Professional certified by the Centre for Credentialing and Accreditation (CCA), Dr. Nazri embodies excellence and compassion in advancing prevention, treatment, and recovery.

💐 Congratulations, Dr. Nazri, for this inspiring achievement!

🎓✨ INEP Plus Cohort 5 Graduation Night! 💚So proud of this amazing group of future prevention practitioners and leaders. ...
17/10/2025

🎓✨ INEP Plus Cohort 5 Graduation Night! 💚

So proud of this amazing group of future prevention practitioners and leaders. Each smile in this frame tells a story of learning, teamwork, and transformation. You’ve grown in confidence, clarity, and purpose and as facilitators of INEP Plus, we couldn’t be prouder. 🌸

WORKING TOGETHER IN COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS
12/10/2025

WORKING TOGETHER IN COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS

🌿 ISSUP Malaysia Annual General Meeting 2025 🌿We had such a wonderful AGM last night — full of unity, trust, and inspira...
11/10/2025

🌿 ISSUP Malaysia Annual General Meeting 2025 🌿

We had such a wonderful AGM last night — full of unity, trust, and inspiration 💚

Members came together to reflect on our journey and renew our commitment to the work we love.

Everyone unanimously agreed on nominations for new leadership positions — Senior Advisor and Stakeholder Relations — recognizing the experience and wisdom of our senior colleagues.

We also welcomed new faces to leadership and created 12 committees that will strengthen our work and engagement moving forward.

It was truly heartwarming to see everyone’s enthusiasm, positivity, and willingness to contribute.

Together, we continue to grow as one strong, professional, and caring chapter. 🌸

🌟 Peer Helpers Training in Action! 🌟Our students showed incredible energy, teamwork, and leadership — from energizers an...
03/10/2025

🌟 Peer Helpers Training in Action! 🌟

Our students showed incredible energy, teamwork, and leadership — from energizers and role-plays to preparing for the upcoming Student-Led Mental Health Carnival. 💃🕺✨

At ISSUP Malaysia, we advance SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-Being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education) through evidence-based, school driven mental health programs, aligned with the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026–2035 on Education for Sustainable Development & Global Citizenship Education. 🌍📖

🙏 Special thanks to Yayasan Hasanah for making this journey possible through their invaluable support. 💙

30/09/2025

I gained 234 followers, created 4 posts and received 67 reactions in the past 90 days! Thank you all for your continued support. I could not have done it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

This morning, ISSUP Malaysia joined the Ministry of Education’s Sesi Libat Urus for the National Action Plan on Educatio...
29/09/2025

This morning, ISSUP Malaysia joined the Ministry of Education’s Sesi Libat Urus for the National Action Plan on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) & Global Citizenship Education (GCED) 2026–2035.

The session gathered stakeholders nationwide to share ideas and strengthen Malaysia’s education blueprint in line with SDG 4.7 – Quality Education.

We were glad to contribute by highlighting the importance of mental health, social-emotional learning, and prevention science in shaping resilient students for the future.

Together, let’s build a generation ready for sustainable development and global citizenship 🌍📚✨

🌍 INEP Plus Training – Strengthening Prevention Together 🌍Another powerful evening of learning and connection through th...
25/08/2025

🌍 INEP Plus Training – Strengthening Prevention Together 🌍

Another powerful evening of learning and connection through the INEP Plus Training. Participants engaged deeply with the science of prevention, exploring the role of epidemiology, data, and evidence-based strategies in building stronger community responses.

The energy was amazing — from enthusiastic sharing to thoughtful reflections, everyone showed real commitment to advancing prevention science in their own contexts.

Together, we are not only learning, but also shaping a movement that prioritizes knowledge, compassion, and collaboration. 💡✨

🌿 Building Stronger Families, One Circle at a Time 🌿Over the past weeks, our team at OAPTAR and ISSUP Malaysia has had t...
07/07/2025

🌿 Building Stronger Families, One Circle at a Time 🌿

Over the past weeks, our team at OAPTAR and ISSUP Malaysia has had the honor of working with families in rural Sarawak through our Community Family Program — a heartfelt journey of connection, laughter, and healing.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Together, parents and children explored communication, gratitude, and emotional support.

🎨 From drawing their family trees to resolving conflicts with love — these moments reminded us that prevention starts at home.
💬 Facilitators and doctors joined in to share knowledge on adolescent development and substance use awareness.

We’re so proud of these families — their strength, openness, and resilience inspire us every day.
➡️ This is what community-based prevention looks like.
✨ And this is just the beginning.

Learn how to implement evidence-based prevention in your community, school, family and workplace.Join the INEP Plus Intr...
07/07/2025

Learn how to implement evidence-based prevention in your community, school, family and workplace.

Join the INEP Plus Introduction To Evidence-based Prevention training course. An 8-session virtual training, 2 hours pers session. Starts on Thursday, 14-Aug 2025, 8.00pm

https://oaptar.com/inepplus

ISSUP - International Society of Substance Use Professionals
ISSUP-Indonesia National Chapter
Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat KPWKM
Pusat Kecemerlangan Kesihatan Mental Kebangsaan
Malaysian Mental Health Association
KEMENTERIAN KESIHATAN MALAYSIA
Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan Malaysia
AADK Sarawak
AADK Selangor




Why Family Matters: The Power of Connection 🧡At the heart of every thriving community lies a strong and united family. T...
30/05/2025

Why Family Matters: The Power of Connection 🧡
At the heart of every thriving community lies a strong and united family. That’s why we support and promote the UNODC Family UNited program—because families are the first line of protection for children and adolescents.

When families are connected, supportive, and equipped with the right skills, they become powerful shields against the risk factors that lead to substance use, violence, and emotional distress. At the same time, they become a source of protective factors—offering love, structure, guidance, and a safe space to grow.

In low-resource communities, where challenges are many and support is often limited, Family UNited empowers parents and caregivers with practical skills to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and guide children with confidence.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why Parenting Skills Matter
Raising emotionally healthy, responsible, and educated citizens doesn’t happen by chance. It begins at home—with nurturing parenting. When parents are supported to parent effectively, they help raise a generation that is resilient, addiction-free, and ready to build and maintain the social and physical fabric of a just society.

Let’s invest in what truly matters—our families. Because stronger families build stronger communities.

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Serapi Hotel, Jalan Kulas
Kuching
93400

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

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