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Law Enforcement
The activities of authorised agencies such as police, customs, border services, and investigative bodies to enforce drug control laws and address criminal activities related to the production, trafficking, and distribution of illicit substances. These activities may include investigations, intelligence gathering, interdiction, and collaboration with national and international partners to disrupt organised crime networks. Law enforcement plays an important role in protecting public safety and maintaining the rule of law, and is most effective when coordinated with broader public health, prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts as part of a balanced and comprehensive response to substance use.
Continental Training of Trainers (ToT) on the CHILD Curriculum and In-Person Training in Egypt
Children's drug use in Africa is a growing concern that requires urgent attention and comprehensive strategies. Understanding the complex factors influencing children's drug use and implementing effective prevention and intervention...
La pericia psicológica y su valoración en la imposición de sanciones penales en casos con consumo de sustancias psicoactivas
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Around the world, using drugs is connected to both the legal system and the health system. Studies suggest a link between drug use and crime, but they say it's not a direct cause. In many countries, the legal system is overwhelmed...
Addiction professionals from Central Asia enhanced knowledge on working with population with special clinical needs
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia held a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Course 20 – “Populations with Special Clinical Needs” which took place in person in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on 23-27 October 2023. This course is a part...
Tragedy on the Road: Jennifer’s Heartbreaking Story and the Growing Threat of Marijuana-Impaired Driving
In this video, we share the heartbreaking story of Jennifer, a bright and promising young woman whose life was tragically cut short due to a marijuana-impaired driver. Jennifer, a college honors graduate and district manager at a well-known...
Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs
People who use drugs in Thailand are receiving more help to reduce the harm caused by their habit thanks to a change in formerly punitive drug laws and support from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Nineteenth Session)
ISSUP Nigeria Webinar on the topic of 'Community support system of care for people in recovery'.
Connecting Communities to Substance Use Services: Practical Approaches for First Responders
Abstract
During their day-to-day work, first responders such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel often encounter people who use drugs (PWUD), including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and...
Learnings from a prison-based drug treatment program on planning for release
Substance use disorder is common among people in prison worldwide.
This report explores the experiences of males in prison who completed and those who did not complete a group-based drug and alcohol program, to gain insight into their...
Stop Overdose Safely: UNODC successfully trained Ukrainian CSOs on emergency management of opioid overdose
From 6th to 8th June 2023, the UNODC Programme Office for Ukraine (POUKR) and the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS), jointly with Ukrainian NGOs, “Club Eney” and “Conviktus”, organized an in-person “Stop Overdose...
National Drug Treatment Reporting System 2022: Alcohol Treatment Demand
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...
UNODC conducted Regional Training of Trainers on UTC 20 in Central Asia
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...
"الناس أولا: أوقفوا الوصم والتمييز، وعززوا الوقاية والعلاج" في المكسيك
"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...
Community Partnerships to Curb Drug and Substance Abuse
In support of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2023, a community drug abuse council in Baguio conducted a dialogue with the Police and members of the community. The objective is to further raise awareness on...
"NAVCHETNA: وعي جديد بالمهارات الحياتية وتعليم المخدرات لأطفال المدارس"
أكمل تدريب NAVCHETNA للمدربين الرئيسيين بنجاح في SCERT ، البنجاب الذي أجراه ISSUP فرع الهند. تم التدريب في الفترة من 17 إلى 19 يوليو 2023 لثلاث دفعات في وقت واحد باللغات الهندية والإنجليزية والبنجابية.
سيتم نشر وتنفيذ وحدة NAVCHETNA من قبل...
New Global Coalition Launched to Address Synthetic Drug Threats
On July 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual Ministerial-level meeting to launch a Global Coalition to address Synthetic Drug Threats.
MPSP se manifesta contra a descriminalização do porte de drogas para consumo pessoal
Dr. Mario Luiz Sarrubbo, Procurador-Geral da Justiça do Estado de São Paulo, protocolizou um memorial no Supremo Tribunal Federal – STF com o posicionamento do Ministério Público paulista sobre a pauta que trata da possível...
The Role of Law Enforcement Officers in Drug Use Prevention within School Settings A Guiding Document
In the context of law enforcement, the UNODC has developed a guiding document to help support a change of culture on how to make use of the science of prevention for the betterment of the health and safety development of youth.
The UNODC...
دعم المكتب وفودا من أربعة بلدان من آسيا الوسطى في جولة دراسية رفيعة المستوى إلى المملكة المتحدة
نظم المكتب الإقليمي لآسيا الوسطى التابع لمكتب الأمم المتحدة المعني بالمخدرات والجريمة (ROCA) مع قسم الوقاية والعلاج وإعادة التأهيل التابع لمكتب الأمم المتحدة المعني بالمخدرات والجريمة (PTRS) جولة دراسية لممثلين رفيعي المستوى، بمن فيهم كبار...
Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and related substances
Introduction
The markets for hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and related semi-synthetic cannabinoids (SSC) are rapidly evolving areas with relatively limited information currently available.
The European situation presented in Section 1 can...
دعوة قمة الانحراف السنوية PTACC للمقدمين الدوليين
يتم الآن قبول المقترحات لقمة الانحراف الوطني والتحويل قبل الاعتقال لعام 2023 للشرطة والعلاج والتعاون المجتمعي (PTACC).
يجب تحميل جميع الطلبات بحلول 5 مايو 2023 الساعة 2:00 بتوقيت شرق الولايات المتحدة حتى يتم النظر فيها في القمة. إذا تم...
