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Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs
Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a...
2025 NIDA International Forum Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests
The NIDA International Program invites researchers from around the world to present their international drug use and addiction research during the 2025 NIDA International Forum.
A rationale for an orientation towards systems of prevention
Prevention aligned with science and standards advocates for a person-focused rather than a drug-focused perspective when articulating responses and services. Such a perspective follows a narrative that early initiation to substance use is...
10 щорічна конференція Асоціації психіатрів України з міжнародною участю «Можливості у сфері психічного здоров’я в країні, що перебуває у стані війни»
10 щорічна конференція Асоціації психіатрів України з міжнародною участю «Можливості у сфері психічного здоров’я в країні, що перебуває у стані війни» відбулася у Києві 10-11 жовтня 2024 р. у гібридному форматі (офлайн і онлайн).
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IntNSA Annual Conference 2025: Call for Abstracts
Submission Deadline: Extended to October 31, 2024 at 11:59pm Central Time
The International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) invites you to submit an abstract for oral and/or poster session at the Annual Educational Conference!
The...
2024 UNODC World Drug Report Highlights, brief reflections
The World Drug Report (WDR) is published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2023). It serves to collate data received from United Nations member states which enables the...
2024 UNODC World Drug Report highlights, brief reflections.
The World Drug Report (WDR) is published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2023). It serves to collate data received from United Nations member states which enables the...
UNODC World Drug Report 2024: Harms of world drug problem continue to mount amid expansions in drug use and markets
The emergence of new synthetic opioids and a record supply and demand of other drugs has compounded the impacts of the world drug problem, leading to a rise in drug use disorders and environmental harms, according to the World Drug Report 2024 launched by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
UNODC World Drug Report 2024
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
The Implementation of Quality Standards (QS) at Coolmine Therapeutic Community
BACKGROUND:
Coolmine’s implementation of quality standards involves a period of change management, strategic planning, and national policy development.
METHODS:
A narrative case study focusing on national policy and internal strategic...
National Implementation of Quality Standards in Prevention and Treatment Services for Substance Use/ Addictions – A Case Study of Cyprus
INTRODUCTION:
The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) is the main coordinating body for all matters related to licit and illicit substances as well as pathological gambling in Cyprus and it is responsible, inter alia, for the...
Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Reading List
Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These alternatives address treatment, support...
Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee
Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.
Acelerar los Sistemas de Prevención en las Políticas sobre Drogas: nuevas iniciativas
ISSUP España presenta un webinar sobre Prevención Global de Adicciones.
Call for Proposals: 2024 Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) International Deflection and Pre-arrest Diversion Summit
Proposals are now being accepted for the 2024 Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) International Deflection and Pre-arrest Diversion Summit. All submissions must be uploaded by April 19, 2024 at 12:00 PM PDT in order to be...
1st International Conference on Drug Research and Policy 2024
Present your work at the 1st International Conference on Drugs Research and Policy 2024!
The global approach to drugs and substance policy is a multifaceted challenge involving numerous nations and organizations. Many United Nations focal...
Global Civil Society Report for the 2024 mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The Vienna & New York NGO Committees on Drugs are pleased to present the global civil society report for the 2024 mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND).
The report is the result of constructive inputs by more than 200...
Call for Speakers for the CND High-Level Segment in March 2024
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will hold on 14-15 March 2024 a High Level Segment to conduct the 2024 Mid-Term Review. The Review will focus on taking stock of the implementation of all existing international drug policy commitments...
Imágenes estigmatizantes de los trastornos por consumo de sustancias: una exploración cualitativa
Este estudio utilizó métodos cualitativos para identificar imágenes estigmatizantes y no estigmatizantes para el trastorno por consumo de drogas y explorar las reacciones de las personas con experiencia vivida con trastornos por consumo de drogas a las imágenes relacionadas con el trastorno por consumo de sustancias. Realizamos grupos focales y breves entrevistas cualitativas semiestructuradas con 14 individuos en recuperación de una variedad de trastornos por consumo de sustancias.
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...