All Resources for 'Law Enforcement & Supply Reduction'

Survey: The National Centre for Clinical Research on Emerging Drugs

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News
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Policy
Data

The purpose of this survey is to seek your opinions on areas for the treatment of substance use disorder due to methamphetamine and other emerging drugs of concern that would benefit from the conduct of clinical research.

Emerging drugs of...

Quality Measurers of Therapeutic Communities for Substance Dependence: An International Collaborative Study Survey in Latin America

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Men
Quality Assurance

Abstract

Background

In Latin America, substance related disorders are highly prevalent and one of the treatment strategies is the Therapeutic Communities (TCs), however, in Latin America there is scarce data about this treatment...

How to Deliver Effective Opioid Substitute Treatment in Prisons

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Format
Video and audio recordings
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections

This webinar focuses on:

  • Overcoming organisational and cultural issues

  • Stabilisation and assisted withdrawal

  • Retox and continuity of care

Presenters:

Dr Joss Bray, Clinical Lead for Drug and Alcohol Treatment in the...

Global Peace Summit 2019 in South Africa

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News
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Law Enforcement
Border Control
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Participate in the Fully Funded Global Peace Summit 2019 in South Africa

Global Peace Chain (A Project of MAPS) envisions to build resilience, cultivate the culture of tolerance, inclusivity, interfaith harmony,co-existence,love & social...

Invited as an Expert on Radio Pakistan FM93 on 23 January, 2019 in Karachi, Pakistan

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News
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Law Enforcement

On 23 January, 2019 I was invited to speak as an expert on substance use prevention on Radio Pakistan Karachi and was asked to answer questions regarding:

  • Different types of drugs
  • What are the causes of drug abuse?
  • Why are people using...

UNODC Global eLearning

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Format
Video and audio recordings
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Law Enforcement
Border Control
Supply & Market Disruption
Partner Organisation

 

UNODCs online eLearning courses deliver trainings to a community of over 50,000 Member State officials on international security threats such as transnational organized crime, terrorism, illicit drugs, trafficking in persons and...

NIDA Resource: Opioid Facts for Teens

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Book
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Mental Health
Data
Partner Organisation

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has published a new resource to provide teenagers with accurate information about opioids.

The publication includes a selection of facts on opioids, a section on opioids and heroin, and a helpful list...

NIDA's International Program Director and Humphrey Fellows Gather in Nairobi

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News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Law Enforcement

NIDA's International Program Director Steven W. Gust, Ph.D., moderated a session on research and training during a session at the Fourth Annual Meeting of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). The African Union...

Substance Use Disorders among Veterans

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Mental Health
Data
Individuals may use substances as a coping strategy for dealing with the stress and trauma they have experienced.
Individuals may use substances as a coping strategy for dealing with the stress and trauma they have experienced.

It is recognised that veterans are more likely to experience a range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, major depression, substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many individuals use substances as a coping...