Coronavirus

UNODC Coronavirus Resource List

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As part of the effort to provide information and support to people who use drugs, families, and professionals working in the substance use and addiction field, UNODC has produced a series of resources to guide evidence-based practice. Here...

Protecting Those That Protect Us

Video and audio recordings
UNODC has developed Guidelines for the safe handling of substances and management of exposure risk for law enforcement and customs officers as part of the ‘safe handling’ series of technical guidelines and training materials. It is an...

Alcohol Sales Ban in South Africa

News
Countries around the world have been introducing measures to reduce the harm of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although most countries are calling on individuals to avoid public gatherings and be mindful of social distancing, several countries have...

Social distancing? Stay calm and manage stress

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This is a stressful time. You have to take care of yourself in order to support your children. You're not alone Millions of people have the same fears as us. Look for someone you can talk to about how you're feeling. Listen to them. Avoid...
Mantenha a calma e gerencie o estresse

WHO Statement: Tobacco Use and COVID-19

News
Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for many respiratory difficulties. A review of studies by public health experts convened by WHO on 29 April 2020 found that smokers are more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19, compared to...

How is COVID-19 shaping the future of drug services in Europe?

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Webinar

The EMCDDA is offering a new series of webinars around the theme of COVID-19. The purpose of the webinars is to help those working in the drugs field understand how drug users, and those supporting them, are coping with the pandemic and to share knowledge and experience. The webinars will give a voice to key professionals working in the drugs field and will allow for discussion on emerging challenges.

Live com Thiago Brentano - Isolamento Social: Desafios da Educação Escolar em Casa

Se alguém tivesse previsto que no ano de 2020 ficaríamos todos confinados em nossas casas, sem poder frequentar escolas, escritórios, parques e shoppings para combater um inimigo invisível, ninguém acreditaria. No entanto, essa é a realidade que o Brasil e o restante do mundo está vivendo.

Mais de 1,5 bilhões de estudantes foram afetados com o fechamento das escolas em 191 países e regiões, segundo um mapeamento (1) realizado pela UNESCO – Organização das Nações Unidas para a Educação, a Ciência e a Cultura.

Alcohol and the Immune System: 4 Things You Should Know

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Alcohol has a negative impact on our immune systems ability to function, leading to greater susceptibility to certain diseases. It is particularly important that, during this pandemic, we protect our immune system in order to give ourselves...

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