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Availability of science-based treatment improving, says 2021 World Drug Report

Around 275 million people used drugs worldwide in the last year, while over 36 million people suffered from drug use disorders, according to the 2021 World Drug Report, released today by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

UNODC WHO Revised International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders

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This document, ‘The International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders' is the work of UNODC and WHO to support Member States in their efforts to develop and expand effective, evidence-based and ethical treatment for drug use...

UNODC WHO ISSUP treatment substance use drug use disorders.

Apply for In-Person Training at the Thessaloniki 2024 Global Event

We are excited to announce that registration for the in-person training sessions at the Thessaloniki 2024 Global Event is now live!

Young People Promote UNODC’s Drug Use Prevention Standards through the Modeling of Commission of Narcotic Drugs

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19 November 2023

On 10-11 November 2023, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), jointly with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy for Central Asia (UNRCCA), the United...

Addiction professionals from Central Asia enhanced knowledge on working with population with special clinical needs

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31 October 2023

The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia held a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Course 20 – “Populations with Special Clinical Needs” which took place in person in Dushanbe, Tajikistan on 23-27 October 2023. This course is a part...

Contribute to the 2024 CND Mid-term Review

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20 October 2023

RESPOND TO THE ONLINE CONSULTATION The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy issues...

Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs

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31 August 2023

People who use drugs in Thailand are receiving more help to reduce the harm caused by their habit thanks to a change in formerly punitive drug laws and support from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs

Centros de Integración Juvenil participates in the 66th Commission on Narcotic Drugs

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31 August 2023

La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (UNODC) celebró la 66 Sesión de la Comisión de Estupefacientes (CND), donde participó como institución observadora de los Centros de Integración Juvenil (CIJ), miembro de la...

UNODC conducted Regional Training of Trainers on UTC 20 in Central Asia

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The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia in collaboration with Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, UNODC HQ held a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Course 20 – “Populations with Special Clinical Needs” which took place...