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UNODC Early Warning Advisory on New Psychoactive Substances

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Treatment
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Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Public Health
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The rapid emergence of a large number of New Psychoactive Substances on the global drug market poses a significant risk to public health and a challenge to drug policy. Often, little is known about the adverse health effects and social...

New psychoactive substances: A review and updates

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Scientific article
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Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Public Health
Policy

New psychoactive substances (NPS) are a diverse group of substances that are linked with a number of health and social harms on an individual and societal level. NPS toxicity and dependence syndromes are recognised in primary care...

Pattern and Socio-Demographic Correlation of Substance Use Among Patients Attending the Drug Unit of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital - Dr. Aborlo Kennedy Nkporbu, Day 5, 09:00-10:30

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Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 16th May, 2022

Presentation:

  • Pattern and Socio-Demographic Correlation of Substance Use Among Patients Attending the Drug Unit of...

The Hidden Costs of Big Tobacco

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Scientific article
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Public Health
Policy

The devastating impact of tobacco on the health of users is well known. In addition to the negative effects for the individual, there are significant economic and environmental consequences, which need to be considered when developing...

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