The 2025 Global Organized Crime Index shows that overall crime levels in Europe remain stable, and the region continues to rank among the least affected globally. However, this stability hides a more complex reality, with criminal markets...
This study examines how changes in religiosity influence recovery outcomes among people in addiction treatment. It finds that individuals in faith-based programs show higher and increasing levels of religiosity over time, which is linked to...
Drug trafficking in the Pacific is rapidly expanding, shifting countries from transit points to consumer and production markets. However, many national laws remain outdated, as they were designed for earlier challenges like cannabis and are...
The 2026 National Drug Control Strategy outlines a comprehensive roadmap to reduce illicit drug use and protect communities across the United States. It prioritizes stopping the flow of drugs and precursor chemicals at all borders through...
Scam centres are a fast-growing global organized crime threat, generating over $1 trillion in losses in 2024. They use technology and psychological manipulation to target victims worldwide, supported by global criminal...
Adolescents with chronic medical conditions (A-CMCs) are at elevated risk for alcohol and substance use (SU) and its adverse health consequences, yet screening and intervention remain limited in pediatric hospitals. This study...
This webinar presents key findings from a recent scoping review examining how artificial intelligence and social media are creating new opportunities for the detection and prevention of substance use, including among hard-to-reach...
Gender-based violence (GBV) has the potential to affect men with substance use disorder either as victims, perpetrators, or both. This can significantly disrupt recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) and negatively impact mental health...
