Global Health Perspectives

International efforts and policies to address substance use and its related adverse effects. 

Exploring Community Responses to the Substance Use Crisis

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Join us for an open dialogue on the challenges and successes communities are experiencing in response to the substance use crisis. Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau will moderate this interactive Q&A-style webinar. Former Senator and former Chief of Police the Honourable Vernon White and CCSA’s CEO Dr.

Highlights from the 2026 UNODC World Drug Report

ISSUP Webinar
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This webinar highlighted key findings from the 2026 edition of the UNODC World Drug Report. The session was presented by Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

Highlights from the 2026 UNODC World Drug Report

 - Online
Join our upcoming webinar highlighting key findings from the 2026 edition of the UNODC World Drug Report. The session will be presented by Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
2026 UNODC Drug Report Webinar flyer

European Drug Report 2026: Trends and Developments

Report
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The European Drug Report 2026: Trends and Developments provides the latest overview of the drug situation across Europe, drawing on data from EU Member States, Türkiye, and Norway. The report examines patterns of drug use, drug-related...

The Tobacco Control Scale 2025 in Europe

Report
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The Tobacco Control Scale 2025 shows that progress in tobacco control across Europe has slowed, with more countries recording lower scores than in previous years. Key reasons include the failure to regulate heated tobacco products in the same way as cigarettes and the lack of adjustments to tobacco taxes and prices to keep pace with inflation.

UNODC Current NPS Threats

Report
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The UNODC Early Warning Advisory highlights a continued global expansion of new psychoactive substances (NPS), with nearly 1,400 substances reported worldwide. In 2024 alone, a record number of substances were identified, including over 100...
UNOPS

Stimulant Use and Related Harms in Canada: Recent Trends

Report
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This report highlights a growing concern around stimulant use and related harms in Canada, particularly involving cocaine and methamphetamine. Data from multiple national sources show that stimulant-related deaths have significantly...
CCSA

Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) data sheets

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
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The European Union Drugs Agency has released updated data sheets providing a clear and comparable overview of drug-related indicators across six Western Balkan partners under the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA). These include...
EUDA Data Sheet