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Psychoactive Substances
Psychoactive substances are natural or synthetic substances that act on the central nervous system and alter mental processes such as mood, perception, cognition, consciousness, and behaviour. These substances may be legally prescribed medications (e.g., pain medications or sedatives), legally available substances such as alcohol or caffeine, or controlled or illicit drugs. Psychoactive substances can be used for medical, social, cultural, or recreational purposes, but some carry risks of misuse, dependence, and health or social harms when used in harmful ways.
HEAL Connections Sharing Session Two-Part Series: Inclusive Language, Imagery, and Storytelling for Addiction and Pain Researcher Teams
Overview
This Sharing Session was part one of a two-part series focusing on helping HEAL addiction researchers use language, imagery, and storytelling in respectful ways that engage all stakeholders.
Conectando Comunidades a Serviços de Uso de Substâncias: Abordagens Práticas para Socorristas
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Durante seu trabalho diário, os socorristas, como policiais, bombeiros e pessoal dos serviços médicos de emergência (EMS), muitas vezes encontram pessoas que usam drogas (PWUD), incluindo álcool, opioides, estimulantes e outras...
Supporting displaced people from Afghanistan and host communities in neighbouring countries – UNODC regional workshop on drug use prevention, treatment and care
From 5th to 9th June, UNODC organized a hybrid regional workshop with a total of 42 participants from the government, civil society organizations (CSOs) and UN agencies, to assist the strengthening of evidence-based prevention, treatment...
Stop Overdose Safely: UNODC successfully trained Ukrainian CSOs on emergency management of opioid overdose
From 6th to 8th June 2023, the UNODC Programme Office for Ukraine (POUKR) and the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS), jointly with Ukrainian NGOs, “Club Eney” and “Conviktus”, organized an in-person “Stop Overdose...
Extended-release pharmacotherapies for Substance Use Disorders in incarcerated populations
A history of harmful substance use or dependence is common among people in Criminal Justice Systems (CJSs) around the world. The time after an individual has left the CJS is of elevated risk for those with harmful substance use - with high...
Diferenças de sexo e gênero no risco para HCV e cascata de cuidados entre pessoas que usam drogas injetáveis
Este seminário explorou por que é importante estudar as diferenças de sexo e gênero em pessoas que usam drogas injetáveis, com referência a exemplos relevantes para o risco de hepatite C e a cascata de cuidados. Ele incluiu uma visão geral...
Pharmacological management of acute methamphetamine withdrawal
About the webinar:
This seminar provided an overview of Liam’s PhD studies, beginning with a systematic review and meta-analysis of previously researched pharmacological treatments for methamphetamine withdrawal.
It then proposed a novel...
Imagens estigmatizantes para transtornos por uso de substâncias
O estigma é uma barreira ao tratamento de indivíduos com problemas de uso de substâncias. Embora tenha havido pesquisas conduzidas explorando o impacto da linguagem estigmatizante, pouco se sabe sobre os efeitos de imagens estigmatizantes.
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UNODC conducted Regional Training of Trainers on UTC 20 in Central Asia
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia in collaboration with Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, UNODC HQ held a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Course 20 – “Populations with Special Clinical Needs” which took place...
Ecolink conclui minicursos sobre Ciência da dependência entre jovens
O Instituto Ecolink concluiu dois lotes sobre a ciência da dependência entre jovens, principalmente de universidades, com a intenção de fornecer-lhes uma introdução às substâncias psicoativas e como isso afeta seu cérebro e causa...
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Eighteenth Session)
ISSUP Nigeria are pleased to present their next Bi-Monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will focus on the topic 'Driving change through addiction prevention advocacy: Strategies for lasting impact and effective messaging'.
Provision of addiction treatment services during the war in Ukraine
This webinar is held under the joint initiative of ISSUP Ukraine, the Center for Public Health of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and ICF "Alliance for Public Health".
Children and families affected by parental drug use
ISSUP are pleased to present their webinar on Children and families affected by parental drug use.
Competências de Enfermagem em Adições: Um Kit de Ferramentas Abrangente para o Enfermeiro de Adições
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Com o aumento do papel dos enfermeiros no cuidado de pacientes com dependência de substâncias, ficou clara a necessidade de desenvolver as Competências de Enfermagem em Dependência para orientar e apoiar a força de trabalho de...
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 the...
Os fatores determinantes que facilitam o uso não médico do tramadol: um estudo qualitativo com jovens nigerianos
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Contexto: O artigo explora as opiniões de jovens nigerianos sobre suas razões por trás do uso de tramadol para fins não médicos e aprende suas preferências na escolha do tramadol. Métodos: Realizamos Entrevistas em Profundidade...
Journée mondiale de la drogue au Togo
Dans le cadre de la célébration du 26 juin ..
L'ONG RAPAA..a effectué un passage dans l'émission télévisée la Poz de la TVT avec la participation d'un membre du CNAD
Hier 26 juin l'ONG RAPAA a aussi animé une emission en langue Ewe avec...
Support. Don't Punish International Day of Action
A global advocacy campaign calling for drug policies based on health and human rights.
Support. Don’t Punish is a global grassroots-centred initiative in support of harm reduction and drug policies that prioritise public health and human...
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Grenada's video submission to commemorate International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.