drug use disorders

The Results of the WHO-UNODC Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility Survey in Serbia

News

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Government of Serbia, UNODC supported the implementation of the UNODC/WHO substance use disorder treatment facility survey to map existing treatment capacity. The results of the survey...

Drug treatment systems in the Western Balkans - Outcomes of a joint EMCDDA-UNODC survey of drug treatment facilities

2nd International Conference on Addiction Research & Behavioral Health

16 October 2019

Vancouver

Canada

The 2nd International Conference on Addiction Research and Behavioural Health will take place on October 16-17th October in Vancouver, Canada.

The theme of the event is “Exploring Innovation in Addiction Research present Era" and topics that will be addressed will include:

Benzodiazepine Use Is High while Use Disorder Rates Are Low

Scientific article

18 October 2018

Benzodiazepines, such as sedatives and sleeping aids, are a widely prescribed group of medicines designed for short-term treatment. Although most people manage benzodiazepines as prescribed, some individuals misuse the drugs and can develop...

Guidelines on Drug Prevention and Treatment for Girls and Women

Book

25 July 2017

The publication Guidelines on Drug Prevention and Treatment for Girls and Women by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) discusses alcohol and drug use prevalence and trends among girls and women globally. The document...

Acculturation and Drug Use Disorders among Hispanics in the U.S.

Scientific article

3 November 2012

Abstract The authors’ objective was to examine the relationship between degree of acculturation across five different dimensions of acculturation and risk of drug use disorders (DUD) among US Hispanics. Data were derived from a large...

Mental Health Issues and Drug Use Disorder in Young People

Book

This new report analyses treatment services provided to youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across Australia. Awareness of the complex relationship between mental health problems and substance abuse can help...

Alcohol and Other Drug Use by Young People with a Mental Illness

Writing Workshop

22 November 2016

Melbourne

Australia

The Banyule Community Health’s AOD peer support group will run two writing workshops for people with lived experience of alcohol and drug use disorders and/or mental illness. Participants will explore the

Improving Student Well-Being: Behavioural Risks, Active Lifestyles and Addressing Mental Health

7 November 2016

London

United Kingdom

This seminar will explore issues around the rising numbers of students suffering from mental health issues in higher education institutions, and wider aspects of student well-being including sexual health, nutrition, substance abuse and active lifestyles.

International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders

Book

11 September 2016

Drug use disorders are a serious global health problem. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimates that 246 million people, or one in twenty 15- to 64-year-olds, used an illegal drug in 2013. Of those who use, one in ten...