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The ISSUP Exchange

ISSUP
Substance Use
Motivational Interviewing
Prevention Science
ISSUP
Mental Health
Public Health
Substance Use Prevention
Addiction Treatment
Community Health
Behavior Change
Chemsex
Leadership
Community Engagement
Workplace Policies
Epidemiology
Substance Use Management
Substance Use Policy
Health Promotion
Social Development
Mental Health Screening

The ISSUP Exchange Podcast series explores the evolution in responses to the challenges of substance use from an evidence, quality standards and ethical best practice perspective. From research and training to networking and knowledge-sharing: we help to link it all up and make sure you see the big picture.

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In this episode, Professor Goodman Sibeko and Dr David Patton examine how knowledge is created, valued, and used within addiction science. Drawing on his experience as a researcher and advocate for participatory approaches, David challenges tradition... more

Professor Goodman Sibeko speaks with Dr David Patton about the experiences that shaped his journey into criminology, recovery research, and the movement to centre lived experience in knowledge production.

David reflects on growing up in a community ... more

In this second episode, Professor Goodman Sibeko and Ashwin Thind focus on what Chemsex is, how it presents, and why it requires a clearer clinical and public health understanding.

Ashwin defines Chemsex as the intentional use of substances in a sex... more

In this first episode, Associate Professor Goodman Sibeko is joined by Ashwin Thind to trace the personal and professional journey that led him into the field of addiction, mental health, and Chemsex.

Ashwin reflects on early curiosity about human b... more

In the final episode of Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda: Vision, Legacy & The Future of Prevention, the conversation looks ahead and brings the series full circle.

Drawing on decades of global experience, Dr. Zili Sloboda shares her vision... more

In this third episode of Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda, the focus shifts from science to the people who make prevention possible.

Dr. Sloboda reflects on why workforce development has become central to the future of prevention, and why e... more

In 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 ... more

In 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 internationa... more

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Recent Guests

David Patton
Associate Professor in Criminology at the University of Derby
University of Derby
Episode: Democratising Evidence with David Patton Pt. 1: From Experience to Leadership
Ashwin Thind
Clinical psychologist and addiction professional
University of Malaya (PhD candidate), Asia Recovery Network, UNODC/ISSUP/Colombo Plan master trainer
Episode: Chemsex, Mental Health, and Recovery Pathways with Ashwin Thind: Beginnings & Influences Pt.1
Zili Sloboda
Prevention expert and advocate focused on workforce systems development
ISSUP / UPC developer
Episode: Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda Pt.3: Workforce, Capacity & Global Development
Dr. Zili Sloboda
An internationally respected leader in prevention science
Applied Prevention Science International
Episode: Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda Pt.1: The Journey and Vision
Dr. Nadine Harker
Associate Professor and Senior Specialist Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council
South African Medical Research Council
Episode: Workplace Prevention in Practice (Intro): Getting to know Nadine Harker
Joanna Travis-Roberts
Alead in the digital side of ISSUP
ISSUP
Episode: Building a Global Home: The Birth and Growth of ISSUP Pt.2

Hosts

Goodman Sibeko
ISSUP Global Scientific Advisor and host; multiple episodes across prevention and ISSUP-related discussions
Joanna Travis-Roberts
Chief Executive Advisor at ISSUP; involved in ISSUP's community and global training initiatives

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Democratising Evidence with David Patton Pt. 1: From Experience to Leadership
Q: How have lived experiences influenced the way you frame research questions?
Patton argues that traditional deficit-based questions produce stigmatizing narratives, and emphasizes that research should allow space for the sample to be co-researchers, focusing on strength-based inquiries and humanized stories.
Democratising Evidence with David Patton Pt. 1: From Experience to Leadership
Q: Who's David in a nutshell, and what shaped your path into criminology and addiction research?
David Patton explains growing up in inequality, the pull toward understanding power and justice, and an early encounter with education that sparked a desire to study drugs and crime. His journey involved switching from law to criminology, driven by questions about why and how power operates, and a commitment to include voices of people with lived experience.
Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda Pt.3: Workforce, Capacity & Global Development
Q: What are the biggest barriers to sustaining a skilled prevention workforce, especially in LMICs?
Key barriers include lack of international recognition of prevention as a profession, insufficient career ladders and compensation, and the need for institutionalization and policy support to embed prevention within health and social systems.
Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda Pt.3: Workforce, Capacity & Global Development
Q: What gaps did UPC aim to fill, and how has its development changed the field?
UPC addressed the lack of uniform knowledge and competency in prevention, replacing fragmented backgrounds with shared terminology and theories, thereby professionalizing the field and enabling global mobility of practitioners.
Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda Pt.3: Workforce, Capacity & Global Development
Q: Why has workforce development and system capacity become a central lever for scaling prevention globally?
Because building a skilled prevention workforce through standardized training like UPC and international standards is essential to ensure consistent practice, outcomes, and credibility across diverse regions and contexts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The ISSUP Exchange

What is The ISSUP Exchange about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The series centers on substance use prevention, policy, and workplace well-being, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, training, and professional networks. Episodes frequently feature researchers, practitioners, and organizational leaders who discuss prevention science, effective workplace strategies, policy design, and global capacity building through training programs and professional communities. A notable strength is bridging rigorous research with real-world application, often highlighting collaboration across NGOs, public health agencies, and academic institutions. The show regularly explores how data, ethics, and leadership shape prevention efforts, and it frequently profiles influential figures in ISSUP and related pre... more

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1. David Patton
2. Ashwin Thind
3. Zili Sloboda
4. Dr. Zili Sloboda
5. Dr. Nadine Harker
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