Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain.

Many stimulant-related hazards are linked to intensive, high-dose, or long-term usage. The mode of administration plays a significant moderating role; injecting stimulants and smoking crack cocaine or methamphetamine have been specifically associated with more problematic use behaviours. Even people who use stimulants sporadically or...

Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) represent an evidence-based strategy for the early intervention of substance use.

The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.

The Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC) is looking for volunteers to participate in the pilot testing of the ICAP examination for School and Family Prevention.

Το VNGOC μαζί με το NYNGOC και τη Μονάδα της Κοινωνίας των Πολιτών του UNODC διοργανώνει μια διαδικτυακή παράλληλη εκδήλωση στο περιθώριο του Φόρουμ Συνεργασίας ECOSOC 2023 στις 31 Ιανουαρίου 2023 στις 8.30 π.μ.  Η εκδήλωση έχει τίτλο: Ο κεντρικός ρόλος της κοινωνίας των πολιτών στις πολιτικές για τα ναρκωτικά, COVID-19 και επίτευξη της Ατζέντας 2030

Το VNGOC αναζητά 3-4 ομιλητές της κοινωνίας των πολιτών από διαφορετικές περιοχές που επιθυμούν να παρουσιάσουν στην εκδήλωση, εστιάζοντας σε συγκεκριμένα παραδείγματα δράσεων για την επίτευξη των στόχων του 2030 και αποτελεσματικών...

Φόντο

Αρκετές εκθέσεις έχουν περιγράψει μια αυξανόμενη επικράτηση της χρήσης παράνομων ναρκωτικών στο Αφγανιστάν, με αναγνώριση της πρόσφατης μετάβασης από τους παραδοσιακούς τρόπους κατανάλωσης που περιλαμβάνουν εισπνοή και κατάποση από το στόμα στην ενέσιμη χρήση ναρκωτικών.

Αντικειμενικός

Διεξαγωγή συνολικής ανασκόπησης της υπάρχουσας βιβλιογραφίας για τη χαρτογράφηση της κατάστασης όσον αφορά την ενέσιμη χρήση ναρκωτικών στο Αφγανιστάν. Σκοπός της επανεξέτασης είναι να περιγράψει τους παράγοντες κινδύνου και τις επιπτώσεις της ενέσιμης χρήσης ναρκωτικών, τα χαρακτηριστικά χρήσης...

Background

Aftercare programs for people with substance use disorders (PWSUD) are frequently challenged with a number of overlapping obstacles, including uncertain policy consequences and a lack of resources. Despite demographic variety, service providers in South Africa are obligated to offer aftercare programs that effectively reintegrate people with PWSUD into society, the workforce, family, and community life, as specified by Act No. 70 of 2008. Little is known about the availability of aftercare services in South Africa, particularly in rural areas. This paper investigates service...

Brief Description:

The Executive Secretariat of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (ES-CICAD) is seeking expressions of interest from experts in the field of alternatives to incarceration and social integration to be trained as Master Trainers for the delivery of the Case Care Management curriculum internationally. Upon successful completion of the Training of Trainers, these Master Trainers will be included on the Case Care Management roster of trainers and can be contacted to deliver the training when scheduled. If interested, please submit your resume and relevant information...

Dear friends and colleagues, 

The Commission on Narcotic Drugs is starting very soon! In fact, tomorrow, Monday, 14 March 2022. 

Once again, all sessions, as well as the side events, are to be held online due to the pandemic. The good thing about that means that, you can still follow the plenaries and the side events! That’s why we thought that you might appreciate having all the links in one place.

GENERAL LINKS TO FOLLOW CND

• Link to 65th session with general information on organizational arrangements: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/commissions/CND/session/65_Session_2022/65CND_Main...