Addiction

Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders: Current Practices and Promising Perspectives

Book

UNODC has put together a discussion paper that aims to raise awareness about the latest scientific evidence concerning the treatment of psychostimulant use disorders.

ADGRL3 (LPHN3) Variants Predict Substance Use Disorder

Scientific article

29 January 2019

Abstract Genetic factors are strongly implicated in the susceptibility to develop externalizing syndromes such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and substance use disorder...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: “The Relationship Can Heal”

Scientific article

28 March 2019

I mpressively wise , unprecedentedly comprehensive, backed by the American Psychological Association , and based on expert assessments and 16 new evidence reviews, the overview featured in this analysis has claims to being the single most...

UNODC Information and Education Material

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

1 March 2019

UNODC has compiled a selection of educational materials and flyers that provide information on drug dependence treatment and care. The resource has been translated into several languages and covers topics including: patient rights and...

New Resource: Time to Act!

Book

1 March 2019

Time to Act! outlines pragmatic and concrete actions, following the UN General Assembly Special Session 2016 (UNGASS 2016), for prevention of non-medical use of controlled substances, treatment of drug use disorders, social protection and...

Standards for Opioid Use Disorder Care: An Assessment of Nordic Approaches

Scientific article

Opioid Use disorder is one of the most challenging forms of addiction facing health care systems around the world. The treatment of opioid dependence is important to reduce its health and social consequences and to improve the well-being...

National Conference on Addiction Disorders West

24 October 2019

Denver

The National Conference on Addiction Disorders (NCAD) is returning to Denver with its NCAD West conference. Join addiction, mental and behavioural health experts for a balanced, professional, and respectful dialogue on different treatment modalities. This is the place to listen and be challenged.

The National Conference on Addiction Disorders

15 August 2019

Baltimore

NCAD East is the premier provider of continuing education for addiction, behavioural, and mental health professionals. Join clinicians and executives alike and work to improve and refine patient care as well as develop sustainable and successful treatment organisations.

8th European Conference on Mental Health

2 October 2019

Belfast

The 8th European Conference on Mental Health will take place 2nd-4th October in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK.

Abstract submission is now open!

The Link between the Marketing of Opioid Products with Mortality from Opioid-Related Overdoses

Scientific article

18 January 2019

Prescription opioids are involved in 40% of all deaths from opioid overdose in the United States and are often the first opioids encountered by individuals with opioid use disorder.