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Black girls and referrals: racial and gender disparities in self-reported referral to substance use disorder assessment among justice-involved children
Background
There is a higher prevalence of substance use disorder (SUD) among justice-involved children (JIC). It is critical to ensure that JIC who report current use are referred for SUD assessment and potentially life-saving treatment...
National policymakers and key stakeholders in Kyrgyzstan expand their knowledge of quality assurance system related to drug use disorders through UNODC training
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia organized a national training on "Quality Assurance of Drug Use Disorder Treatment Systems" in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 28 to 30 November 2022.
This capacity-building exercise was carried out...
National policymakers and key stakeholders in Kyrgyzstan enhance their knowledge on drug use disorder system Quality Assurance through UNODC training
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) conducted a National Training “UNODC Drug Use Disorder Treatment Systems Quality Assurance (QA)” which took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on 28-30 November 2022.
This capacity building...
Canada Webinar: Re-Imagining Children's Rights Through a Family-Centred Lens
Every child has a right to a life free from harm within a community that supports them and their family to thrive.
But does every child get to experience these rights?
Join Starlings Community and their partners at Family Advocacy Support...
Alternatives to Conviction or Punishment Available for People Who Use Drugs
Substance/drug use disorders are multifactorial and biopsychosocial health disorders, associated with additional health problems, socio-economic inequalities, violence, criminal behaviour and social exclusion. In addition to the public...
Family Drug and Alcohol Courts in Northern Ireland (FDAC)
ISSUP UK are pleased to present their Webinar on the Family Drug and Alcohol Courts in Northern Ireland (FDAC).
DESK REVIEW: Support for People with Substance Use Disorder in Ukraine During the War
Summary
War in Ukraine has inevitably led to the country's health system functioning at reduced capacity. Attacks near hospitals and active military operations force people to change their place of residence and flee from the war to safer...
Vulnerable Children: Substance use among young people and caregivers in child protection systems
In this webinar, the speakers take a look at substance use among young people, focusing on the 'crossover' of children at the nexus of the youth justice and child protection systems, and the implications of caregiver substance abuse in...
Another Milestone for Kenya: Launch of the National Standard on Management of Persons with Substance Use Disorders
According to the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders (2020), the use of psychoactive drugs or narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances without medical supervision is associated with significant health risks...
The prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in prison populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Comorbid mental illnesses and substance use disorders are associated with adverse criminal, social, and health outcomes. Yet, their burden is not reliably known among prison populations. We therefore aimed to estimate the prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders (dual disorders) among people in prison worldwide.
From harm to hope: A 10-year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives
Executive summary
The 10-year UK Government plan to combat illegal drugs sets out how we are doing more than ever to cut off the supply of drugs by criminal gangs and give people with a drug addiction a route to a productive and drug-free...
Lemons to Lemonade' Foundations of Recovery: The Humane Face of the Philippine War on Drugs (Addiction) - Junjun Abella MAC RGC ICRC ICAPIII, Day 5, 11:00-12:31
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 16th May, 2022
Universal Prevention, Day 3, Track 1, 13:30-15:00
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 14th May, 2022
ATI - Alternatives to Incarceration Systems: Treatment Interventions for Persons with Substance Use Disorders Who are in Contact with the Criminal Justice System, Day 2, Track 3, 14:00-15:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 13th May, 2022
ATI - Alternatives to Incarceration Systems: Treatment Interventions for Persons with Substance Use Disorders Who are in Contact with the Criminal Justice System, Day 2, Track 3, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 13th May, 2022
ATI - Alternatives to Incarceration Systems: Treatment Interventions for Persons with Substance Use Disorders Who are in Contact with the Criminal Justice System, Day 2, Track 3, 09:00-10:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 13th May, 2022
Treatment, Day 1, Track 3, 15:30 -17:00
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 12th May, 2022
Treatment, Day 1, Track 3, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 12th May,2022
Drug Policy, Day 1, Track 1, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 12th of May,2022
UNODC Training for Albanian Policymakers on the Nature, Prevention, Treatment and Care of Drug Use Disorders
UNODC organized a training for 19 Albanian policymakers on the Nature, Prevention, and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders from 12-14 April 2022 in Tirana, Albania. Participants from the Ministries of Health and Social Protection, Education...
