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In 2021, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) called on UNODC, alongside Member States and partners, to assess the quality of drug prevention, treatment, sustained recovery, and related support services worldwide. This report uses data...

In 1999, the EU highlighted the growing threat of drug abuse and trafficking, noting a sharp rise in cocaine, amphetamines, and synthetic drugs like ecstasy. Reports at the time showed that no Member State was spared from these challenges.

In 2010, the EU introduced a new policy cycle to strengthen the fight against organised and serious international crime. This cycle provides a structured way for Member States to work together, set shared priorities, and respond to cross...

The European Union and Western Balkan countries share a strong interest in tackling drug trafficking and abuse—challenges made more pressing by the region’s location on a key route from Afghanistan to Europe.

Since 2003, a dedicated EU...

On 2–3 April 2014, African and European leaders met in Brussels for the Fourth EU–Africa Summit under the theme “Investing in People, Prosperity and Peace.” The meeting reaffirmed the strong partnership between the two continents, built on...

Title: Community-Based Approaches in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Field Experiences from Jammu & Kashmir, India.

Introduction
Substance use has become a growing concern across India, with youth being disproportionately affected. In...

Date: 22 August 2025 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Participants: 40 Government Officers (Development Officers and similar ranks) Theme: “Empathy in Action: Building Resilient Communities through Soft Skills & Substance Use Prevention”

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Guru Shiksha is a transformative three-day teacher training programme designed to empower educators as mentors, guides, and protectors of youth well-being. Held at the serene Galle Wakwella Training Center, this initiative brings together...

This report details the successful execution of a three-day residential teacher training program on school-based drug prevention, branded as the "Shiksha" program. Held from July 29th to 31st, 2025, at the Sarvodaya Training Center in...

Challenges Treating Drug Abuse and Addiction with Co‑Occurring Disorders in Nairobi and Kiambu.

Prepared by: Kelvin Ateko, Mental Health Nurse
Setting: Urban outpatient/inpatient mental health and addiction services in Nairob ans Kiambu i...

Childhood is often painted as a carefree canvas, but for too many, it’s a battleground where unseen wounds are carved and wounds that echo into adolescence and beyond. In my project, Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Drug...

This report from the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health reviews what we know about women’s substance use treatment and recovery in Canada. It highlights the need for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and family-focused care. Since...

Pre-Arrest Diversion Is the “Handle” on the Front Door of the US Justice System.

Many people can be safely deflected in the community instead of entering the justice system.

To realize the full potential of youth mentoring programs, it is critical to advance research on program effectiveness and population-level impact.

Summary:

This review examines research as it relates to mentoring as a prevention strategy for delinquent behavior. The appeal of mentoring as a delinquent behavior prevention strategy is understandable given its relatively low cost and...

This report, Preventing Youth Arrests through Deflection: Best Practices and Recommendations, is a collection of research-informed best-practices from the Commission for effective deflection programs for youth. As a state advisory group...

This brief reviews the prevalence of mental health issues among youth in the juvenile justice system, including: 1) the types of disorders among youth across juvenile justice settings, 2) the rates of adversity and trauma among these youth...