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alcohol
Substance Use Disorder
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Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders

Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -

The WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders provides a comprehensive snapshot of global trends in alcohol consumption, related harms, and national policy responses, alongside the availability and quality of treatment services for alcohol and drug use disorders.

Key Highlights:

  • Presents the latest data from WHO Member States, aligned with SDG Health Target 3.5: “Strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.”

  • Offers updated insights on global alcohol consumption patterns, alcohol-attributable disease burden, and policy actions.

  • Assesses the current status of treatment services for substance use disorders, introducing a new service capacity index as a tool to track progress.

  • Provides recommendations for international action to accelerate achievement of SDG 3.5.

This report continues WHO’s commitment to supporting research-based action for improved public health and stronger substance use prevention and treatment systems worldwide.

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