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La pericia psicológica y su valoración en la imposición de sanciones penales en casos con consumo de sustancias psicoactivas
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Around the world, using drugs is connected to both the legal system and the health system. Studies suggest a link between drug use and crime, but they say it's not a direct cause. In many countries, the legal system is...
Analysis of the Impact of Consumption Taxes on the Development of Alcohol Addiction in Selected OECD Countries and Slovakia
INTRODUCTION: In recent years, the governments of several countries around the world have focused on consumption taxes, which they use from two important points of view – the first point of view is the state budget, where through the...
AddictologyIssue 2/2023
ISRAEL POLICE: Fentanyl Distribution Cases
Attached: an article written by Superintendent Ilan Malka of ISRAEL POLICE on the subject of Fentanyl Distribution Cases published in WCO RILO WE INFO magazine - June 2023 edition.
Introduction to Forensic Substance Use Evaluation
ISSUP and the National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) are pleased to present their collaborative Webinar on conducting a Quality Forensic Substance Use Evaluations.
Nova coalizão global é lançada para enfrentar ameaças de drogas sintéticas
Em 7 de julho de 2023, o secretário de Estado dos EUA, Antony Blinken, organizou uma reunião virtual de nível ministerial para lançar uma Coalizão Global para enfrentar as ameaças às drogas sintéticas.
World Drug Report 2023
For the first time since its conception, this year the World Drug Report consists of two products, a web-based element and a set of booklets.
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...
Why do guidelines on what is low-risk drinking vary between countries so much?
The evidence of the harms done by alcohol consumption continues to build. However, despite the clear data, safe drinking guidelines vary between countries.
This article, published in the Guardian, explores the different factors that are...
The risk matrix: Drug-related deaths in prisons in England and Wales, 2015–2020
This article explores the factors contributing to drug-related deaths in English and Welsh prisons between 2015 and 2020.
Legal responses to novel psychoactive substances implemented by ten European countries: An analysis from legal epidemiology
Abstract
Introduction
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) continue to pose challenges to law enforcement authorities, public health officers and policymakers as suppliers continuously adapt to control measures, thus remaining highly...
New Training for Medical Providers: Integrating Addiction Medicine With Treatment Courts
NADCP is partnering with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) to offer a new training for medical providers working with participants in drug treatment courts. This training will help medical providers learn how to successfully...
Family Drug and Alcohol Courts in Northern Ireland (FDAC)
ISSUP UK are pleased to present their Webinar on the Family Drug and Alcohol Courts in Northern Ireland (FDAC).
The prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in prison populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Comorbid mental illnesses and substance use disorders are associated with adverse criminal, social, and health outcomes. Yet, their burden is not reliably known among prison populations. We therefore aimed to estimate the prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders (dual disorders) among people in prison worldwide.
A intersecção entre transtorno de uso de substâncias e tráfico humano
O ISSUP Quênia gostaria de apresentar seu próximo Webinar Bi-Mensal sobre a Intersecção entre o Transtorno do Uso de Substâncias e o Tráfico humano.
Este Webinar discutirá:
- Natureza do Transtorno do Uso de Substâncias
- A conexão...
Impacto da legalização da cannabis no contato com a justiça criminal
O Centro Canadense de Uso e Dependência de Substâncias (CCSA) forneceu fundos para o Dr. Akwasi Owusu-Bempah e o Dr. Scot Wortley da Universidade de Toronto para pesquisar interações de jovens com o sistema de justiça criminal, incluindo a...
Revisão de alternativas aos esforços de encarceramento em todo o mundo
Pesquisa da John Jay College of Criminal Justice em parceria com o Projeto de Laboratório de Diplomacia do Departamento de Estado sobre a prontidão dos países para expandir alternativas ao encarceramento (ATIs) para pessoas com transtornos do uso de substâncias (SUDs).
Reabilitação webinar para clientes no Sistema de Justiça Criminal "Desafios e oportunidades para profissionais de reabilitação de drogas"
Em um esforço para enfrentar o problema do abuso e do tráfico ilícito de entorpecentes, psicotrópicos e substâncias viciantes, o governo sancionou a Lei nº 35 de 2009 sobre narcóticos. Basicamente, as sanções regulamentadas na Lei de...
Perspectivas de produtores e comerciantes ilícitos de maconha sobre legalização comercial da maconha na África do Sul: considerações para formulação de políticas
Na última era, houve um apelo para legalizar o cultivo e o comércio de maconha para fins comerciais na África do Sul. Os defensores da chamada argumentam que a criminalização do cultivo e comércio comercial de maconha falhou em parar o...
Substance Use and the Criminal Justice System Reading List
Here is a range of resources that discuss ways to support people with substance use issues who are in contact with the justice system.
Tratamento e cuidado para pessoas com transtornos do uso de drogas em contato com o sistema de justiça criminal
Esta publicação pretende servir como referência introdutória, delineando as opções disponíveis aos Estados que estão em consonância com as convenções internacionais de controle de drogas e outros instrumentos internacionais relevantes.
O...