A Review of the Quality of Drug Treatment, Sustained Recovery and Related Support Services based on data submitted in the Annual Report Questionnaire collections in 2020 and 2021

In 2021, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) called on UNODC, alongside Member States and partners, to assess the quality of drug prevention, treatment, sustained recovery, and related support services worldwide. This report uses data from 2020 and 2021 to explore how well services align with the International Standards on Drug Use Prevention and the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders. It highlights the availability of core treatment types, such as psychosocial, behavioural, and pharmacological interventions, while noting gaps in coverage and regional differences in service provision.

The findings provide an initial global overview of the quality of drug use disorder services, emphasising the need for further data and improvements to ensure equitable, evidence-based care. Understanding both accessibility and quality is crucial for strengthening health outcomes, supporting sustained recovery, and addressing the broader social and economic impacts of drug use.