A history of harmful substance use or dependence is common among people in Criminal Justice Systems (CJSs) around the world. The time after an individual has left the CJS is of elevated risk for those with harmful substance use - with high...
In this bulletin, data on treated problem alcohol use for the year 2022 are presented, followed by trends for the seven-year period from 2016 to 2022.
The data are from the National Drug Treatment Reporting System (NDTRS), the national...
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia in collaboration with Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, UNODC HQ held a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Course 20 – “Populations with Special Clinical Needs” which took place...
Stigma is a barrier to treatment for individuals with substance use issues. Although there has been research conducted exploring the impact of stigmatising language, less is known about the effects of stigmatising images.
This qualitative...
This guide is concerned with advancing understanding and action about trauma-informed approaches that support program and service delivery for/with children, youth, and families. A trauma-informed approach is a system-wide approach that is...
A new rule will require all packaged alcohol being sold to have warnings on the label about the harm it can cause to unborn babies.
The food safety agency says the move is supported by advice from doctors, midwives, the Ministry of Health...
Quando a sombra do uso de substâncias paira sobre um lar, as habilidades parentais assumem um papel crucial na construção de um ambiente de recuperação e crescimento para toda a família. Este artigo explora a importância dessas habilidades...
"كان علي أن أصبح شخصا يعاني من اضطرابات تعاطي المخدرات لأدرك أننا جميعا بشر".
تأتي هذه الكلمات القلبية من بريندا توريس كاريو، وهي ممرضة تعمل مع الجمعية المدنية PrevenCasa في تيخوانا ومستخدم سابق للمخدرات: «في بعض الأحيان، الاستهلاك ليس...
