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Populations
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.
UNODC Listen First Campaign
During the global pandemic in 2020, UNODC has focused the Listen First materials to increase support for prevention of drug use that is based on science and is thus an effective investment in the well-being of children and youth, their families and their communities, specifically during times of isolation and physical distancing.
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Third Session)
On 26th November 2020, ISSUP Nigeria presented the Third Webinar in their Knowledge Update Series, focusing on the topic 'Drug Use / Addiction and the Family: Support Systems'.
Online Echo Training on the Living Drug Free (Child) Curriculum in Bangladesh
Drug abuse is a tremendous menace in society with grave biological, social, financial, psychological, and security effects on the individuals, families, and the community. In the context of our country, the number of children with drug...
Substance Misuse in Older People: an Information Guide
This guide, published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, provides an in depth account of treatment of substance misuse among older adults.
Contents
Part 1
Initial assessment of substance misuse in older people
Psychosocial...
Webinar | Family Skills for Prevention of Substance Use, Mental Health and Violence and for Development, including under COVID-19
On November 11th 2020, ISSUP Lebanon presented their Webinar on Prevention through Family Skills.
Physicians who are dedicated to the prevention and treatment of the use of SPA
The misuse of licit and illicit drugs is a serious public health problem that affects all countries in the world in a worrying way. It is estimated that between 2005 and 2006, approximately 200 million individuals have consumed illicit...
Do friends involved in drugs influence our children?
Are you "Maria goes with the others"?
My grandmother used to say, "Who mixes with pigs, bran eats."
And we have the translation of Psalm I that says, "Tell me who you're hanging out with and I'll tell you who you are."
Rodrigo Flaire and...
UNODC Indonesia Conducted a Virtual Dissemination of the Final-Results of the Feasibility Study on Newly Developed Module called UN Treatnet Family (TF)
Cannabis is the most commonly used drug among adolescents in Indonesia and at global level. Drugs and other substance use disorders are often associated with co-morbid health disorders such as anxiety, depression and disruptive behaviour...
UNODC supports Central Asian countries in piloting quality assurance mechanisms/tools for drug use disorder treatment
Background
In 2019, four Central Asian countries – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan – piloted the implementation of UNODC's quality assurance mechanisms/tools for the treatment of drug use disorders.
The event was held...
Men and Alcohol: Key Issues Report Launch
The 'Men and Alcohol: Key Issues’ report brings together key findings from the 2019/2020 SHAAP/IAS Men and Alcohol seminar series, and makes recommendations for research, policy and practice. To view/download the report, click here.
October 12 - Children's Day
Toys, toys and more toys. Often, say experts, in the eagerto buy the favorite gift, which over the wills and tastes of children, parents forget something that can not be bought, nor translated into numbers: presence.
"We need to look at...
UNODC Supports Central Asian Countries in Piloting Drug Use Disorder Treatment Services Quality Assurance Mechanisms/Tools
Background
Four Central Asia countries piloted the UNODC Quality Assurance (QA) mechanisms in 2019 with training and technical assistance provided by UNODC in 2018-2019. The countries involved were Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and...
Changes in Alcohol Use in Adults and Consequences During the COVID-19 Pandemic in the U.S.
As stay-at-home orders began in some U.S. states as a strategy to mitigate the transmission of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), Nielsen reported a 54% increase in national alcohol sales for the week ended March 21, 2020, compared to 1...
Family is the basis for substance use prevention, says Fr. Hans Stapel
During the 6th Freemind International Congress, held in December 2019 in the city of Águas de Lindóia/SP, Friar Hans Stapel – Founder of Fazenda da Esperança and Consultant of the Pontifical Council for the Laity – shared with the...
New Video & Resources on Building Protective Factors
Understanding protective factors and how to build strong healthy youth and families can help prevent youth from experiencing adverse childhood experiences and initiating into substance use. Check out and share our new video and resources to...
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause lifelong harm to the fetus
When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, her baby also drinks.
Alcohol is bad for the baby: the baby is too young to drink!
The range of damage caused to the foetus due to alcohol consumption during pregnancy is called Fetal Alcohol...
Webinar | PRODEPENDENCE: Moving Beyond Codependency
On Friday 30th October, ISSUP Philippines presented Part I of their Webinar Series which focused on 'Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency'.
UNODC PTRS Organized Informal Expert Consultation on Substance Use Disorders in Humanitarian Settings
According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) there are now close to 80 million forcibly displaced people worldwide, and with mental health among this segment of the world’s population already a neglected area, the treatment...
