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HIV/HCV prevalence and risk behavior among NPS users are a growing public health burden
On April 27, 2021, UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia held a training seminar for specialists of the republican and regional levels responsible for drug dependence treatment and HIV prevention services in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The...
The long‐term effectiveness of universal, selective and combined prevention for alcohol use during adolescence: 36‐month outcomes from a cluster randomized controlled trial
Open Access article on a four arm cluster randomized trial of school-base alcohol prevention strategies demonstrated that both universal and selective methods improved outcomes compared to control.
Canadian Guidelines on Alcohol Use Disorder Among Older Adults
Open Access article:
Abstract
Background
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is an increasingly common, under-recognized, and under-treated health concern in older adults. Its prevalence is expected to reach unprecedented levels as the Canadian...
UNODC strengthened workforce capacity on community-based social services for youth at risk and their families in Turkmenistan
UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia together with the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS), hosted a training for practitioners on "Treatnet Family" for youth with drug use disorders including those in contact or...
UNODC Indonesia supports the establishment of ISSUP Indonesia’s Chapter
In line with ISSUP’s global network in the field of prevention and treatment and its importance of promoting evidence based and ethical substance use prevention and treatment locally, Indonesia planned to officially establish its national...
Qualitative assessment of patients’ perspectives and needs from community pharmacists in substance use disorder management
Abstract
Background
Non-medical use of psychoactive substances is a common harmful behavior that leads to the development of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). SUD is a significant health concern that causes adverse health consequences and...
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Sixth Session)
NAADAC Advancing Awareness in LGBTQ Care Series
Advancing Awareness in LGBTQ Care, Part I: History of Specialized Treatment for LGTBQ+ Clients
- Friday, June 18, 2021 @ 12:00-2:00pm ET
- Earn 2 CEs
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