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Distinct groups of people within a society who share certain characteristics such as age, gender, geographic location, socioeconomic status, cultural background, or exposure to particular risk factors that may influence patterns of substance use, vulnerability to substance use disorders, and access to services. In the context of substance use systems, identifying and understanding different populations helps guide the design of prevention, treatment, recovery, and policy responses that are appropriate, equitable, and responsive to specific needs. Examples may include youth, women, people experiencing homelessness, individuals in the criminal justice system, or communities affected by specific social or economic conditions.
Reorganisation of Substance Use Treatment and Harm Reduction Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Survey
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted people with substance use disorders (SUDs) worldwide, and healthcare systems have reorganized their services in response to the pandemic.
Methods: One week after the...
Efficacia della vareniclina e della citisina per la riduzione dell'uso di alcol tra le persone con HIV e uso di sostanze: uno studio clinico randomizzato
Astratto
Il fumo di sigaretta e il consumo rischioso di alcol coesistono e sono sottotrattati. Gli agonisti parziali del recettore della nicotina e la terapia sostitutiva della nicotina (NRT) trattano il fumo, ma non sono provati per l...
El Impacto del Tratamiento por Consumo de Drogas en el Desarrollo de Competencias Parentales: ¿un Potencial de Intervención Infravalorado?
Resumen
El trastorno por uso de sustancias (TUS) incide en la relación y cuidado de los hijos, propiciando conductas de maltrato. La relación paterno filial puede mejorar con el desarrollo de competencias parentales (CP) en usuarios de...
"Ero presente ma ero assente": percezioni ed esperienze dell'uso non medico di farmaci da prescrizione o da banco tra le donne sudafricane impiegate
La necessità di programmi di prevenzione dell'uso di sostanze sul posto di lavoro a livello globale e in Sudafrica è guidata dal crescente problema dell'uso di sostanze e dall'onere associato alla salute e al benessere dei dipendenti, delle...
Adolescents with substance use problems in outpatient treatment: a one-year prospective follow-up study focusing on mental health and gender differences
Background
Although several studies have found a high incidence of coexisting mental health problems among adolescents with substance use problems, follow-up studies addressing how these conditions change over time are rare. The study will...
The UNODC/PTRS demand reduction mentor at the UNODC Programme Office in Indonesia provided technical assistance to the National Narcotics Board (BNN) in conducting a national hybrid training for Government Officials on the UNODC Treatnet Family programme
On July 19th, 2022, the Director of Strengthening Government Institution, Deputy of Rehabilitation, BNN officially launched a national hybrid training on the UNODC Treatnet Family programme with 34 representatives from all BNN provinces and...
The UNODC Programme Office in Indonesia in collaboration with the National Narcotics Board (BNN) conducted a National Training for Government Officials and Practitioners on the UNODC Family United programme (Family-based prevention programme).
Family is a strategic institution to encourage fundamental changes in the process of child development. A family has risk or protective factors that influences the physical and psychosocial development of a child. This is proof of how...
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice towards Alcohol Use and its Related Factors among Regular Users
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice towards Alcohol Use and its Related Factors among Regular Users
Kashif Kamran Khan, Amber Shahzadi
EQUIP Research & Development Consultants
Corresponding Author’s Email: equip [dot] r [dot] d [dot] consultants [at] gmail [dot] com
Ab...
Seminar on “The International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking”
Seminar on “The International Day against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking”
Walk, Poster Competition, Presentation, Discussion, Q&A, Way Forward
“Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises”
International Day...
Listen First - Supporting children and youth to grow healthy, happy, and safe!
Join us to celebrate International Youth Day 2022. Hear an update on the 'Listen First' initiative, with a contribution from a youth member on their experience of using Listen First resources.
Family skills development is the most influential factor in substance use prevention
Mr. Md. Azizul Islam, Director General (Additional Charge), Additional Secretary, Department of Narcotics Control has said, it would not be possible to achieve SDG if we fail to control substance use and has requested everyone to step ahead...
Webinar su "Donne con uso di sostanze e società: cosa fare e cosa non fare della PNL e dell'ipnoterapia
Domenica 26 giugno 2022 è stata pianificata un'attività online per onorare la Giornata internazionale contro l'abuso e il traffico illecito di droga. Le femmine sono ad alto rischio di uso di sostanze con mancanza di opportunità di...
World Drug Report 2022
The 2022 World Drug Report provides a global overview of the supply and demand of opiates, cocaine, cannabis, amphetamine-type stimulants and new psychoactive substances (NPS), as well as their impact on health.
Association of Prenatal Exposure to Maternal Drinking and Smoking With the Risk of Stillbirth
Abstract
Importance Prenatal smoking is a known modifiable risk factor for stillbirth; however, the contribution of prenatal drinking or the combination of smoking and drinking is uncertain.
Objective To examine whether prenatal...
Trajectories of adolescent psychotic-like experiences and early cannabis exposure: Results from a Finnish Birth Cohort Study
Abstract
Background
Longitudinal studies examining the effect of cannabis exposure (CE) on the prognosis of adolescents with psychotic-like experiences (PLEs) are scarce. We examined trajectories of mental health in adolescents with PLEs...
Efficacy and Safety of Varenicline for Smoking Cessation in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract
Importance Evidence of effective smoking cessation interventions in patients with diabetes is limited. The unique behavioral and metabolic characteristics of smokers with type 2 diabetes warrants a randomized clinical trial of...
Serie di webinar sulle nuove sostanze psicoattive (NPS)
Varie NPS hanno cambiato in modo significativo il quadro del consumo di droga in diversi paesi. Ora sono molto importanti nel mercato della droga. In effetti, molte di queste sostanze hanno lo scopo di aggirare le leggi sulle droghe e sono...
Introduzione alla formazione dei formatori (ToT) sul curriculum di trattamento universale (UTC) Corso avanzato 9-15 in Pakistan
L'ufficio nazionale Pakistan di "United Nation Office on Drug & Crime" (UNODC) è lieto di offrire il corso di formazione dei formatori (ToT) sul curriculum di trattamento universale (UTC) 9-15. Stiamo invitando l'applicazione per ToT sui...
War - Psychological skills for surviving (coping with) traumatic events: Priority assistance to the military
ISSUP in collaboration with the University of California San Diego, Department of Psychiatry, International Technology Transfer Center - Ukraine, and ISSUP Ukraine National Chapter welcome you to a joint initiative dedicated to the...
Studio sulla ricaduta e i fattori associati tra i consumatori di droghe in Bangladesh - Iqbal Masud, Giorno 5, 11:00-12:31
Presentato nell'ambito dell'evento "Unire la comunità globale per affrontare la sfida delle dipendenze", online il 16 maggio 2022
Presentazione:
- Studio sulla ricaduta e i fattori associati tra i tossicodipendenti in Bangladesh - Iqbal...