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Treatment
The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
UK Drug Strategy
The International Journal of Drug Policy has published a special collection of articles focusing on UK drug strategy.
The collection includes:
- Introduction to special section on UK drug strategy
- Words matter: A commentary on the new UK...
Human rights issues associated with compulsory drug treatments and rehabilitation process in Sri Lanka
Compulsory drug treatment and rehabilitation: Human Rights issues in Sri Lanka
K.A. WARUNI KUMARASINGHA,
Assistant Lecturer,
Department of International Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Abstract
Protection of human rights...
International Symposium: Mental health of the population during the war: new challenges for society and consequences for the economy
This international symposium is supported by the joint initiative between ISSUP Ukraine and Interdisciplinary analytical center on socioeconomic well-being and mental health (SEMA), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
Building Resilience and Bouncing Back from setback in Recovery: The PEER Perspective
ISSUP Malaysia are pleased to present their Webinar on Building Resilience and Bouncing Back from setback in Recovery: The PEER Perspective.
Cannabis: Reading List
Of all illicit substances, cannabis stands out as the most extensively cultivated, trafficked, and misused. It has significant effects on the human body and mind, altering sensory perceptions, mood, cognitive abilities, motor coordination...
Национальные политики и ключевые заинтересованные стороны в Центральной Азии расширяют свои знания о системе обеспечения качества, связанной с расстройствами, связанными с употреблением наркотиков, посредством тренингов УНП ООН
Региональное представительство УНП ООН в Центральной Азии (РПЦА) провело серию национальных тренингов «Обеспечение качества (ОК) систем лечения расстройств, связанных с употреблением наркотиков», которые прошли с 27 по 28 февраля 2023 года...
Empowering Communities to Face Substance Use and Behavioural Health Problems Through Innovatory Prevention Initiatives
ISSUP Togo would like to invite you to their Webinar on Empowering Communities to Face Substance Use and Behavioural Health Problems Through Innovatory Prevention Initiatives.
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Seventeenth Session)
ISSUP Nigeria are pleased to present their next Bi-Monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. The topic of this webinar is 'Mental health and substance abuse'.
Panda - The perfect digital companion on the road to recovery
ISSUP South Africa are pleased to present their Webinar on Panda - The perfect digital companion on the road to recovery.
Health Equity Urgently Needed for Females
While females consume about half of the nonmedical use of substances, shockingly, less than 20% of people in treatment are females and this disparity is even larger in some countries. Explore why and the response needed in this new video.
Developing the Addiction Workforce in Africa: Progress and Issues
ICUDDR and ISSUP are pleased to present our Webinar on Developing the Addiction Workforce in Africa.
The Language of Stigma and Substance Use Disorder
ISSUP are pleased to present the First Session in the Webinar Series on Stigma and Substance Use. The First Session will be hosted by ISSUP South Africa, with support from ISSUP UK, on the topic of 'The Language of Stigma and Substance Use Disorder'.
Pathways 2 Prevention Podcast
Join us for Drug Free America Foundation’s ‘Pathways to Prevention’ podcast as we engage stakeholders from across the drug demand reduction spectrum including government, academia, clergy, preventionists, treatment professionals, and...
UTC-1 Training "An Introduction to the Science of Addiction" organized by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Subhan Trust on February 2nd-4th, 2023 at Institute of Souther Punjab/University, Multan-Pakistan.
ISSUP Pakistan Chapter and Subhan Medical Trust (Approved Training Provider by CPDAP) organized joint Training on the Universal Treatment Curriculum-1 "Introduction to the Science of addiction" in collaboration with the Institute of...
Prevalence of Mental Illness and Mental Health Care Use Among Police Officers
Abstract
Importance Limited literature has characterized patterns of mental illnesses and barriers in seeking mental health care among police officers.
Objectives To assess the prevalence of mental illness (diagnosis) and symptoms of...
УНП ООН улучшает клинические навыки и навыки работы в группах команды национальных тренеров из Центральной Азии
Региональное представительство УНП ООН в Центральной Азии поддержало тренинг для тренеров по курсу 16 — «Продвинутые клинические навыки» и по курсу 19 — «Повышение навыков работы в группах», который проходил в Ташкенте, Узбекистан, 20-24...
UNODC Enhanced Clinical and Group Facilitation Skills of the Team of National Trainers from Central Asia
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia supported a training of trainers (ToT) on “Course 16 – Advanced Clinical Skills “and “Course 19 – “Enhancing Group Facilitation Skills” which took place in person in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 20-24...
Early Prevention of Drug Use: Understanding and implementing the UNODC/WHO International Standards on Drug Use Prevention for Effective Prevention Strategies and a Healthy and Safe Child Development
ISSUP Namibia in collaboration with UNODC are pleased to present their Webinar on Early Prevention of Drug Use: Understanding and implementing the UNODC/WHO International Standards on Drug Use Prevention for Effective Prevention Strategies and a Healthy and Safe Child Development.
ITTC South Africa Online (Live) Motivational Interviewing Training 4 CPD Points
This live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 10am till 11am SAST on the following dates: 9, 16, 23 & 30 March 2023.
Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling harmful...
ITTC South Africa Online (Live) SBIRT Training 5 CPD Points
This training on Screening Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for harmful substance use takes place weekly on Thursdays from 12 noon till 1pm SAST on the following dates: 9, 16, 23, 30 March & 6 April 2023.
