All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

Consumption of psychoactive substances in samples of the Guatemalan school population

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Scientific article
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Psychoactive Substances
Data

A research was carried out consisting of 4 master's degree graduation works, with mixed descriptive methodology, which deal with the different risk factors that cause students in Guatemala, who fall into problems of use, consumption and...

Treatment for drug and alcohol misuse should involve families and communities

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News
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Addiction
Populations
Family

Alcohol and other drug treatment are generally only provided for individuals, often away from their families. Treatment aims to improve well-being and reduce the harms of substance use and families and communities can play a significant...

Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit conclusions

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News
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Populations
Family
Policy
Following the conclusion of the Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit, we are still enthusiastic to have met so many partners in person and for the good outcome of the event, which was possible thanks to the availability and contribution of every single person.

Assessment of Medical Cannabis and Health-Related Quality of Life

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Quality Assurance
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Importance  The use of cannabis as a medicine is becoming increasingly prevalent. Given the diverse range of conditions being treated with medical cannabis, as well as the vast array of products and dose forms available, clinical...

UNODC supported delegations from four Central Asian countries in a high-level study tour to the United Kingdom

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News
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Psychoactive Substances
Quality Assurance
Theories and Science
Policy
Law Enforcement
Partner Organisation

The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) together with the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) organized a study tour for high-level representatives, including senior officials, policymakers and substance...

Economic Evaluations of Pharmacologic Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Systematic Literature Review

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Pharmacological Interventions
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Quality Assurance

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The crisis of opioid use puts a strain on resources in the United States and worldwide. There are 3 US Food and Drug Administration–approved medications for treatment of opioid use disorder: methadone, buprenorphine...

Report: Colloquium on “Responding to the nexus between adverse childhood experiences and drug use”

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Report
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Mental Health
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion
Partner Organisation
A colloquium on “Responding to the Nexus between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Drug Use” was held on April 15, 2023 in New Delhi, attended by 40+ participants. The colloquium was hosted and organised by the Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM) with the support of International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) and Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF).