Family, a Key Social Institution for Addressing Drug Abuse, Violence and Mental Health

64th Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), a virtual side event on “Family a key social institution for addressing substance use, violence, mental health and promote sustainable development: Lessons learned from parenting under stress, in humanitarian settings and in the context of COVID19 and beyond”

Tuesday 13th of April 2021, 13:10-14:00 CET

Some examples of UNODC family skills interventions and resources include Strong Families, Family UNited, Listen First and Caring for your child during COVID-19. These resources are aimed at developing family harmony which supports drug use prevention, and the healthy development of children and youths. Another UNODC intervention, Treatnet Family, is aimed at the treatment of adolescents and families affected by drugs and mental health challenges.