Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) for alcohol is a policy whereby a set price is introduced, below which a fixed volume of alcohol cannot be sold to the public. Several countries, including Scotland, Canada, certain states of the USA, Russia...
The Bulletin is published by the Uganda UN Communication and Partnership Group in collaboration with partners engaged in activities contributing to the attainment of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Overdose is the leading cause of avoidable death among people who inject drugs.
The ‘Stop Overdose Safely’ is a joint initiative from UNODC and the World Health Organization (WHO) to address opioid overdose and provide life-saving...
Over the past two years, in an attempt to reduce the spread of coronavirus, countries around the world have imposed a range of restrictions and social distancing measures. For social scientists and practitioners, this has led to discussion...
In response to the concerning numbers of opioid-related deaths in the US, there has been a recent focus on opioid prescribing trends, which has shown an increase in opioid tapering among patients prescribed long-term opioid therapy. However...
Uganda is one of the countries in East Africa with an outdated policy on substance use and abuse. The World Health Organization highlights Uganda as a country with hazardous drinking patterns due to the high prevalence of alcohol...
The Institute of Alcohol Studies presents Seminar one in its four-part series on alcohol and sustainability. Seminar one looks at the impact of alcohol on the UN's SDGs and the opportunities for improved alcohol policy arising from the...
Alcohol Awareness Week is a week of awareness-raising, campaigning for change, and more. This year's Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 15-21 November 2021 on the theme of Alcohol and relationships.
Alcohol Awareness Week is...
