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World Drug Report 2023
Cannabis laws in Europe: questions and answers for policymaking
Introduction
This publication answers some of the more frequently asked questions raised in discussions about cannabis legislation. While the primary focus is on the use of cannabis for recreational purposes, relevant legislation for...
The effects of the cost of living crisis on families and friends of someone with a substance use problem
The impact of addiction on family finances is multiple.
It is therefore no surprise to find that the cost of living crisis is causing additional difficulty and strain to families affected by substance use, adding further complexity to...
How have governments communicated UK alcohol duty policy changes?
Pricing, including taxation, is a key tool to address harm from alcohol and is identified by the World Health Organization as a ‘best buy’ policy (meaning it is both effective in reducing harm and cost-effective). However alcohol was 72%...
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Grenada's video submission to commemorate International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Webinar “Fentanilo: Un Problema Actual”
Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach
The guide specifically focuses on tools and strategies for implementing a trauma-informed approach. This guide highlights the need for organizational assessment of readiness and capacity before implementing trauma-informed approach and...
The social context of drinking among LGBT+ people
Professor Carol Emslie and David Barbour discuss research on gender, identity and drinking, and the disproportionate impact of substance use in the LGBT+ community.
LGBTQ+ خلک او الکول
دا لنډیز د الکول مصرف ، د الکول زیان ، د الکول درملنه ، او د LGBTQ + خلکو ترمنځ د الکول کارولو په اړه د پوهې تشې لنډیز وړاندې کوی.
دا د LGBTQ + لنډیز کاروی ترڅو همجنس ، همجنګ ، ابی جنسی ، ټرانسجینډر ، کویر ، پوښتنې ، او ایز خلک شامل کړی...
Substance Use in the LGBTQ+ Community: Reading List
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride month is celebrated each year during the month of June. Here you can find a list of resources and research on the topic of substance use among the LGBTQ+ community.
1) This rep...
European Drug Report 2023: Trends and Developments
The European Drug Report 2023: Trends and Developments presents the EMCDDA’s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe. Focusing on illicit drug use, related harms and drug supply, the report contains a comprehensive set of national...
The Role of Law Enforcement Officers in Drug Use Prevention within School Settings A Guiding Document
In the context of law enforcement, the UNODC has developed a guiding document to help support a change of culture on how to make use of the science of prevention for the betterment of the health and safety development of youth.
The UNODC...
Peer influences on substance use and mental health during adolescence
Presented by Dr Louise Birrell and Dr Jack Andrews, this webinar is for school staff, parents, and any health professionals interested in peer influences on substance use and mental health. In this webinar, they examine trends in...
Engaging Dads in Programs to Support Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders
September 21, 2022, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
This webinar features experts from CREOKS Health Services in Oklahoma and Hushabye Nursery in Arizona. Panelists and NCSACW staff highlight the importance of...
د LGBTQ+ خلکو لپاره د الکول بازارموندنه
د SHAAP / SARN 'الکول کله ناکله' ویبینار ویډیو وګورئ ، چې د 24 می په 2023 کې د زوم په اړه ترسره شوی: "LGBTQ + خلکو ته د الکول بازارموندنه: د هویت په نښه کولو لپاره ستراتیژیانې رامینځته کول"، د ډاکټر ډیویډ وایټلی لخوا.
د SAMHSA 4E عصری او جامع مخنیوی سیسټم معرفی کول
SAMHSA پدې وروستیو کې 4 E د "عصری او جامع مخنیوی سیسټم" په توګه معرفی کړ ترڅو په ایالتونو او ټولنو کې د مخنیوی چمتو کونکو کار ملاتړ وکړی.
د 4 E: لومړنی عمل ، اسانه لاسرسی ، مساوی فرصتونه او مؤثره تحویلی ، د دې ډاډ ترلاسه کولو لپاره...
Teens and substance use — what can parents do?
Objective: To help adults manage risks relating to adolescent substance use in line with evidence-based prevention principles.
Background: Smoking and drinking among 15–16-year-old school students are showing signs of decline, but...
PMGR: Recovery Kentucky: A Successful Model of Addressing Substance Use Disorder
The May 2023 Preventive Medicine Grand Rounds (PMGR) features Recovery Kentucky, a social model program that provides housing and recovery services for rural Kentuckians dealing with substance use disorder. The program is led by the...
Understanding the risks of mixing drugs
February 17, 2022
Mixing drugs, also known as polysubstance use, occurs when two or more drugs are taken together or within a short time period, intentionally or unintentionally. Even if someone has mixed drugs before, or mixes drugs...
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