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The activities of authorised agencies such as police, customs, border services, and investigative bodies to enforce drug control laws and address criminal activities related to the production, trafficking, and distribution of illicit substances. These activities may include investigations, intelligence gathering, interdiction, and collaboration with national and international partners to disrupt organised crime networks. Law enforcement plays an important role in protecting public safety and maintaining the rule of law, and is most effective when coordinated with broader public health, prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts as part of a balanced and comprehensive response to substance use.
Severe mental illness and substance use disorders in prisoners in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence studies
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Background
Although more than two thirds of the world's incarcerated individuals are based in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), the burden of psychiatric disorders in this population is not known. This review...
The prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in prison populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Background
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...
Prevalence of severe mental illness among people in prison across 43 countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Prison populations have been increasing worldwide. Previous studies suggest that there is a high burden of psychiatric morbidity in people in prison, but, to our knowledge, the last published meta-analysis of prevalence...
The changing DNA of serious and organised crime
Europol’s EU Serious and Organised Crime Threat Assessment (EU-SOCTA) 2025, published today, reveals how the very DNA of crime is shifting – reshaping the tactics, tools and structures employed by criminal networks.
The EU-SOCTA offers one...
Release of Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats Report
The latest report from the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats highlights the significant progress made since its launch in July 2023.
Building Bridges: Enhancing Global Recovery Systems for International Recovery Day
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with the Recovered Users Network (RUN), presents a joint webinar titled "Building Bridges: Enhancing Global Recovery Systems for International Recovery Day " to celebrate International Recovery Day.
Day 3, 14:00 - 15:30, ICUDDR, Multidisciplinary Approaches to Substance Use and Co-Occuring Disorders
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Moderator: Mr. Stelios Gkiouzepas (⚑ Greece) - ARGO Alternative Therapeutic Program for Drug Dependend Individuals
Presentations:
Caroline Pereira - Interpersonal Theory for...
Day 2, 14:00 - 15:30, ICUDDR, Challenges and Opportunities in Providing Evidence-Based Treatment for Persons in the Criminal System
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 27th of June, 2024.
Description:
Persons who have substance use disorders are frequently arrested, incarcerated, or placed on supervised release in the community, typically without access to drug...
Day 2, 16:00 - 15:30, ISSUP, Community Collaboration for Prevention
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 27th of June, 2024.
ATI Basics: SUD Treatment for Persons in the Justice System
ISSUP, in collaboration with ICATI, presents its ATI webinar on SUD Treatment for Persons in the Justice System.
Stanislavski Method:The emotion in mental addiction treatment.Adults with drugs addiction problems in prison
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 – Panel: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Substance use disorders among female offenders in the Criminal Justice System in East Africa
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 – Panel: Global Approaches in Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery: Insights from Vietnam, Peru, East Africa and The Maldives, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Creating Capacity to Address War-time Trauma in Military Veterans in Ukraine
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 – Panel: Sytems Change and the Role of the University through the Lens of the ITTC Network: Part 3 Sample ITTC Initiatives in Colombia, Ukraine and Indonesia, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Advancing Addiction Nursing: Linking past and future in the heart of Europe
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 – Panel: Workforce Development: Global Perspectives and Future Directions, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Bringing law enforcement officers closer to other agents of prevention. The experience with UNODC Guiding Document on the Role of Law Enforcement Officers in Drug Use Prevention within School Settings
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Community Collaboration for Prevention, on the 27th of June, 2024.
Lista de leitura de alternativas ao encarceramento (ATI)
Alternativas ao encarceramento (ATI) abrangem uma abordagem multissetorial em estratégias e programas projetados para desviar indivíduos com transtornos por uso de substâncias da prisão convencional. Essas alternativas abordam tratamento...
Alternatives to Imprisonment- Decade of Action
The global incarceration rate has been steadily rising, with nearly 11 million individuals detained either awaiting trial or serving sentences worldwide. Prison overcrowding presents a longstanding and pervasive challenge for numerous...
Alternatives to Incarceration: Alternatives to Incarceration A Smart Approach to Breaking the Cycle of Drug Use and Crime
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) highlights the strong link between drug use and criminal behavior, recognizing addiction as a disease requiring public health and safety interventions. The administration aims to break the cycle of drug use and crime through innovative, evidence-based approaches. These include smart probation strategies, like Hawaii's HOPE program and South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Project, which emphasize swift and certain sanctions for violations, reducing recidivism and saving costs. Drug courts, which combine treatment with judicial oversight, have shown success in reducing substance use and criminal activity. The administration supports expanding these programs to improve public safety and health outcomes while reducing correctional costs.
Alternatives to Incarceration for Drug‐Related Offenses
Alternatives to incarceration (ATIs) are mainly designed for offenders whose criminal behavior is driven by an underlying substance abuse disorder. This behavior can include not only crimes related to substance use (e.g., possession) but...
Building Inclusive Recovery Cities: An international movement for community building, recovery and prevention.
ISSUP, in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction Recovery Research (CARR), presents its webinar on Building Inclusive Recovery Cities.
This webinar combines key innovations in public-facing recovery programmes that challenge...