IntNSA is one of the leading global nursing organizations specializing in addictions and we are extremely proud to be one of few ICN specialist affiliates. We collaborate with several organizations in order to raise awareness of addictions issues, influence policy and make positive changes across the globe.
Find out more about our partner organizations below:


International Council of Nurses (ICN)

International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP)

Drug and Alcohol Nurses Australasia (DANA)

Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)
The Bureau of International Narcotics Matters (INM) was created in 1978 to reduce drug trafficking into the United States from Latin America. INM’s mission soon expanded beyond combating drugs to supporting stabilization efforts in the Balkans, and to fighting corruption and transnational crime around the world. To reflect its expanded mission, INM was re-established as the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) in 1995.

International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM)
The International Society of Addiction Medicine, ISAM, is an international fellowship of physicians founded in 1998 and committed to the advancement of knowledge about Addiction Medicine through the:
- Recognition of physicians worldwide who have a major role to play in its management
- Enhancement of the credibility of the physician’s role
- Emphasis of the importance of educational activities