All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

2021 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report

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Format
Book
Themes
Policy Advocacy
Policy
Law Enforcement
Police 
Supply & Market Disruption
Regulatory Control of Substances
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Partner Organisation

2021 INCSR–Volume I: Drug and Chemical Control (As submitted to Congress)

To read the full report, please visit: https://www.state.gov/2021-incsr-volume-i-drug-and-chemical-control-as-submitted-to-congress/

 

 

Incidence and Lethality of Suicidal Overdoses by Drug Class

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Scientific article
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Populations
Men
Women
Abstract

Importance  Prior lethality analyses of suicide means have historically treated drug poisoning other than alcohol poisoning as a lumped category. Assessing risk by drug class permits better assessment of prevention opportunities.

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Patient-Reported Outcomes of Treatment of Opioid Dependence With Weekly and Monthly Subcutaneous Depot vs Daily Sublingual Buprenorphine: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men

Abstract

Importance: Patient-reported outcomes in the treatment of opioid dependence may differ between subcutaneously administered depot buprenorphine and daily sublingual buprenorphine.

Objective: To compare patient satisfaction between...

Alcohol Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Women
ABSTRACT

Objective: To assess the association between drinking behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine, anxiety symptoms, and sociodemographic characteristics in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

Method: Data was...

Addressing Unprecedented Challenges in Management of SUD’s and GBV in the midst of COVID-19

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Treatment
Pharmacological Interventions
Treatment Settings
Data
ISSUP Kenya would like to present their Webinar on Addressing Unprecedented Challenges in Management of SUD's and GBV in the midst of COVID-19. The Webinar will explore emerging trends in Substance Use Disorder and Gender-based violence in view of COVID-19 and the correlations between SUD’s and GBV, with special emphasis of the impact of COVID-19.

Assessing the Feasibility of Providing a Family Skills Intervention, “Strong Families”, for Refugee Families Residing in Reception Centers in Serbia

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Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Family
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Refugees

Abstract:

War exposure and forced displacement threaten the wellbeing of caregivers and their children, leaving them at risk of negative outcomes, such as elevated rates of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The...

UNODC strengthened workforce capacity on community-based social services for youth at risk and their families in Turkmenistan

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News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

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...

Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Sixth Session)

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Media-Based
School-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Quality Assurance
Public Health
Policy Advocacy
Policy
Law Enforcement
Police 
Supply & Market Disruption
Regulatory Control of Substances
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
ISSUP Nigeria are pleased to present the next Webinar in their Bi-Monthly Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar focuses on 'The Role of Law Enforcement in Evidence-Based Substance Use Prevention'.