Opioids

Bind to opioid receptors to produce analgesia and euphoria. e.g., morphine, heroin, fentanyl.

Navigating stigma: a qualitative study of barriers to opioid treatment engagement in Tanzania

Scientific article

13 October 2025

Background Stigma related to drug use is a well-documented barrier to engaging and remaining on medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), yet little is known about how stigma operates across multiple social and institutional settings in...

Initial stakeholder perceptions around opioid settlement funds in Pennsylvania

Scientific article

16 October 2025

Background The opioid epidemic continues to pose significant challenges in the United States, with over 75% of nearly 107,000 drug overdose deaths in 2022 involving opioids. Recently, efforts to curb the epidemic have made strides...

The Correlation Between Age With Drugs Abuse In Rehabilitation Center Of National Narcotics Board Lido 2019

Poster

21 October 2025

The research is motivated by the results of a preliminary study at the Rehabilitation Center of National Narcotics Board Lido which shows the existence of drug abuse with a wide range of age groups at the age of 12-60 years and various...

The Impact of Drug Addiction on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis

Scientific article

Drug addiction and its associated consequences, such as long-term dependence, bloodborne illnesses, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, social isolation, and criminal activity, are gradually being recognised as serious issues that need to...

World Drug Report 2025: Key Trends and Policy Challenges for Africa

ISSUP Webinar

28 August 2025

ISSUP Global, UNODC, and the African Union presents their webinar on the World Drug Report 2025, focusing on key trends and policy challenges for Africa.

World Drug Report 2025: Key Trends and Policy Challenges for Africa

28 August 2025

Online

ISSUP Global, UNODC, and the African Union invite you to an upcoming webinar on the World Drug Report 2025, focusing on key trends and policy challenges for Africa.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Opioid Users in Dodoma, Tanzania: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Protocol

Scientific article

2 November 2024

INTRODUCTION: Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly commorbid among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). PTSD among people with OUD is associated with severe opioid use, depression, and suicidality. Tanzania has seen a rise...

Online Training: Parental Substance Use: Essential Skills

9 September 2025

Online

This one day training looks at brief and extended interventions for working with parents who use drugs and alcohol. This course delivers essential insights into the issues surrounding parental substance misuse and safeguarding along with skills for working with parents who are problematic drug and alcohol users. It is designed for anyone who’s work brings them into contact with parents who have issues with substance misuse.

Psychologists are innovating to tackle substance use by building new alliances in treatment efforts

Report

1 January 2024

Recent data from the U.S. highlights a concerning rise in substance use and related harms. In 2022, over 109,000 drug overdose deaths were recorded—a 54% increase since 2019. The majority involved illicit fentanyl, often mixed with...

The role of UK alcohol and drug (AOD) nurses in a changing workforce

Scientific article

Background: This article shares findings from a study that looked into how alcohol and other drugs (AOD) nurses in the UK view their current career opportunities and the challenges they face. It also explores how changes in health services...