Annette Dale-Perera

Overview of some international initiatives on quality in treatment

Annette Dale-Perera - 15 February 2021
A 30 minute YouTube lecture giving an overview of some International initiatives on quality in drug use disorder treatment services and systems. The lecture is given by Annette Dale-Perera and was filmed in Autumn 2020 by UNODC
Rasha Abi Hana

CAADE Conference Professionalizing the Workforce in the Pandemic Era

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 9 August 2022
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California
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On behalf of The California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE), join CAADE Conference 2022. CAADE has held its annual conference for over 34 years, staying true to our mission of “promoting and supporting quality higher...

Rasha Abi Hana

Adolescents with substance use problems in outpatient treatment: a one-year prospective follow-up study focusing on mental health and gender differences

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 1 August 2022
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Boson, K., Anderberg, M., Melander Hagborg, J. et al. Adolescents with substance use problems in outpatient treatment: a one-year prospective follow-up study focusing on mental health and gender differences. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 53 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00482-2
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Although several studies have found a high incidence of coexisting mental health problems among adolescents with substance use problems, follow-up studies addressing how these conditions change over time are rare. The study will describe and analyse indications of mental health...

Emma Carignan

Developing and Implementing a National Quality Assurance Policy and Control Policy in School-Based Prevention of Risk Behaviors: A Case Study

Emma Carignan - 8 June 2022
Abstract Background The implementation of quality standards and measures in the school-based prevention of risk behaviors is not well evidenced in the literature. Aims The description of the emergence and implementation of an original nationwide quality management for the prevention of risk...
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Rasha Abi Hana

Patient perspectives on depot buprenorphine treatment for opioid addiction – a qualitative interview study

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 30 May 2022
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Johnson, B., Flensburg, O.L. & Capusan, A.J. Patient perspectives on depot buprenorphine treatment for opioid addiction – a qualitative interview study. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 40 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00474-2
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Recently developed buprenorphine depot injections have the potential to reduce risk for diversion and misuse, and to increase adherence with fewer visits for supervised intake. However, it is unclear how patients perceive this new form of medication. The purpose of this study was to...

Rasha Abi Hana

A qualitative study exploring how young people perceive and experience substance use services in British Columbia, Canada

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 30 May 2022
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Turuba, R., Amarasekera, A., Howard, A.M. et al. A qualitative study exploring how young people perceive and experience substance use services in British Columbia, Canada. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 43 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00456-4
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Substance use among youth (ages 12–24) is troublesome given the increasing risk of harms associated. Even more so, substance use services are largely under utilised among youth, most only accessing support when in crisis. Few studies have explored young people’s help-seeking behaviours...

Borikhan Shaumarov

National Round Table Discussion on application of new methods and tools of drug use disorders diagnostics and treatment in Uzbekistan

Shared by Borikhan Shaumarov - 18 April 2022

On 25 March 2022 the UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia held a National Round Table Discussion on application of new methods and tools of drug use disorders’ diagnostics and treatment in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The meeting was attended by the officials of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan and specialists of the drug treatment system, as well as representatives of other stakeholders that are involved in the process of organizing the treatment services. The main goal of the meeting was to present the results of piloting UNODC quality assurance (QA) tools and the UNODC-WHO...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Join us at the COMMISSION ON NARCOTIC DRUGS this week!

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 14 March 2022

Dear friends and colleagues, 

The Commission on Narcotic Drugs is starting very soon! In fact, tomorrow, Monday, 14 March 2022. 

Once again, all sessions, as well as the side events, are to be held online due to the pandemic. The good thing about that means that, you can still follow the plenaries and the side events! That’s why we thought that you might appreciate having all the links in one place.

GENERAL LINKS TO FOLLOW CND

Rasha Abi Hana

The prevalence of people who inject drugs among those with HIV late presentation: a meta-analysis

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 February 2022
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Farhadian, N., Karami Matin, B., Farnia, V. et al. The prevalence of people who inject drugs among those with HIV late presentation: a meta-analysis. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 11 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00439-5
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Early detection of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome allows infected people to use prophylaxis against opportunistic infections and beginning immediate treatment for secondary complications. People who receive treatment benefit from increased social support and, more crucially, change their...

Rasha Abi Hana

The prevalence and pattern of cannabis use among patients attending a methadone treatment clinic in Nairobi, Kenya

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 28 February 2022
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Ngarachu, E.W., Kiburi, S.K., Owiti, F.R. et al. The prevalence and pattern of cannabis use among patients attending a methadone treatment clinic in Nairobi, Kenya. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 17, 12 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-022-00437-7
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Cannabis is the most widely used illegal substance in the world, with a global prevalence of 4% among people aged 15 to 64 years and a recent trend of growing use. Cannabis usage can have negative health consequences, such as impaired neurodevelopment, an increased risk of addiction and other drug...

Angela Bekederemo

Freedom Foundation Nigeria, Drug Symposium on Quality Treatment in Nigeria

Angela Bekederemo - 5 February 2022
The symposium was organized by Freedom Foundation Nigeria, to address the overwhelming data on substance use in Nigeria. I was a guest speaker on the platform representing CADAM. Deliberations were on how we can collectively as community address and reduce the risk factors leading to substance use...
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Borikhan Shaumarov

UNODC promotes International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders in Central Asia

Shared by Borikhan Shaumarov - 16 December 2021

13-14 December 2021 UNODC/WHO Regional Workshop on the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders (DUD) was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in hybrid format. 25 policymakers from Central Asia and high-level officials from Ministry of Health and other relevant ministries involved in policy development, planning, funding, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of treatment services and interventions for DUD attended the event. This UNODC/WHO workshop aimed to inform through sharing the International Standards for the Treatment of DUD (2020), the regional and national level...

Rasha Abi Hana

Considerations for Virtual Services and Supports for Substance Use and Concurrent Disorders [Policy Brief]

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 3 November 2021
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Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
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The Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) in partnership with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the Canadian Psychological Association and Canada Health Infoway, collected national data on the experience and perceptions of virtual services and supports, including education and...

Rasha Abi Hana

Trends in healthcare expenditures and resource utilization among a nationally representative population with opioids in the United States: a serial cross-sectional study, 2008 to 2017

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 25 October 2021
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Bounthavong, M., Suh, K., Li, M. et al. Trends in healthcare expenditures and resource utilization among a nationally representative population with opioids in the United States: a serial cross-sectional study, 2008 to 2017. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 16, 80 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-021-00415-5
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One of the most serious public health concerns in recent decades has been the opioid epidemic in the United States (US). Over 9.9 million Americans aged 12 and up abused prescription pain drugs in 2018, and roughly 2 million Americans were diagnosed with opioid use disorder. In 2019, 49,860 drug...

Edie

INL's Webinar Week

Shared by Edie - 15 October 2021

The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) presents the third annual event on partnering with the private sector to address the world drug problem.

The private sector can play a major role in preventing and combating the manufacture, diversion, sale, and misuse of drugs and precursors by mobilizing its unique resources, technologies, and expertise.

Throughout webinar week, INL will showcase the important role the private sector can play in addressing distinct aspects of the world drug problem, and how government and business can...

James

Implementing quality standards for drug services and systems: a six-step guide to support quality assurance

Shared by James - 7 October 2021
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EMCDDA
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This publication provides a practical introduction to the area of quality standards and quality assurance mechanisms and the key steps involved in their implementation in drug services and systems.
Rasha Abi Hana

Psychosocial Interventions to Improve Psychological, Social and Physical Wellbeing in Family Members Affected by an Adult Relative’s Substance Use: A Systematic Search and Review of the Evidence

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 24 September 2021
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McGovern, R., Smart, D., Alderson, H., Araújo-Soares, V., Brown, J., Buykx, P., Evans, V., Fleming, K., Hickman, M., Macleod, J., Meier, P., & Kaner, E. (2021). Psychosocial Interventions to Improve Psychological, Social and Physical Wellbeing in Family Members Affected by an Adult Relative's Substance Use: A Systematic Search and Review of the Evidence. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(4), 1793. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18041793
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The use of alcohol and drugs is a significant public health concern and is prevalent in families. Over 100 million people are thought to be affected by a close relative's substance use, with many experiencing negative health and social consequences. Additional associated stressors, such as...

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