Based on the 2019 Drug Use Survey in Nigeria, UNODC estimates that there are more than three million Nigerians living with some of a drug use disorder. Government imposed lockdowns, implemented across most Nigerian States, weigh particularly heavy on people with drug use disorders. While access to drugs has become more difficult, the same challenges apply to accessing treatment and counselling services. The self-imposed isolation can indeed be burdensome for those suffering from drug use disorders as well as their families.

In order to provide immediate and practical relief, UNODC Nigeria...

This manual offers best practices to states, tribes, and local communities on collaborative treatment approaches for pregnant women living with opioid use disorders (OUD), and the risks and benefits associated with medication-assisted treatment.

Службы поддержки восстановления сверстников все чаще становятся важной частью рабочей силы в области психического здоровья. Они не только помогают людям с психическими расстройствами подключаться, участвовать и быть активными участниками служб поддержки лечения и восстановления, но также могут изменить культуру организации в положительную сторону.

С целью поддержки увеличения числа специалистов по поддержке восстановления сверстников в рабочей силе, NAADAC представляет свою новую серию вебинаров по поддержке восстановления сверстников , представленную признанными на национальном уровне...

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is one of the most researched treatment options for Alcohol Use Disorder. In order to make CBT as accessible and effective as possibles, researchers have been investigating different versions and ways to deliver CBT.

The use of technology as a platform to deliver CBT has been an exciting project that researchers hope will make the therapy more available to people who require support. 

A recent meta-analysis has examined the evidence for technology-delivered, CBT-based interventions targeting alcohol use.

Following the elimination process, the researchers...

Every September the Recovery Month Campaign aims to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. 

Over the years, Recovery Month has promoted and supported new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the strong and proud recovery community, and dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

The SAMHSA Recovery Month 2019 theme is Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger, placing emphasis on the need to share resources and build...