treatment

What constitutes effective problematic substance use treatment from the perspective of people who are homeless?

Scientific article

Despite people who are homeless experiencing higher rates of substance use, individuals face barriers when trying to access and engage with treatment services. This systematic review and meta-ethnography explores the view of effective...

Treatment for substance use disorders: The continuum of care for addiction professionals

22 February 2022

Punjab

Pakistan

The following modules will be covered in the training:

recovery and recovery management
factors affecting treatment outcomes
introduction to motivating and stages of change
treatment: an overview
components of treatment: the continuum of care
evidence-based practices for treatment interventions

UNODC supports Practitioners in Community-Based Settings

News

The South Sumatra province has been ranked as the second largest province with people who use drugs, with a prevalence of 5% which approximately corresponds to 326,694 people, and methamphetamine is still the most popular drug of choice in...

Tackling drug dependence and improving delivery of services - assessing the independent review of drugs and the UK Government’s Strategy

9 February 2022

Online

United Kingdom

This conference will examine policy priorities for tackling drug dependence and is a timely opportunity to discuss the long-term strategy that the UK Government unveiled in early December.

Addiction Practitioners Forum 2022

28 June 2022

Online

South Africa

The ADDICTION Practitioners Forum 2022 will be held as an online CPD event on 28 & 29 June 2022 in association with ITTC and the ISSUP South Africa Chapter.

This forum will explore prevention and treatment modalities and capacity building for prevention and treatment practitioners.

What is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?

Video and audio recordings

Short Takes with National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Learn about the definition of alcohol use disorder (AUD), signs of AUD, and what you can do to get help.

What are the evidence-based treatment options for methamphetamine use disorder?

Video and audio recordings

This webinar provided attendees with information about: 1. Overview of the clinical challenges associated with methamphetamine use disorder 2. Psychosocial approaches for methamphetamine use disorder 3. Pharmacological treatments being...

Strategies Adopted by Addiction Facilities during the Coronavirus Pandemic to Support Treatment for Individuals in Recovery or Struggling with a Substance Use Disorder: A Scoping Review

Scientific article

18 November 2021

This review aimed to identify and synthesize strategies and actions adopted by addiction facilities to support and maintain treatment during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Lived experience and the substance misuse treatment system

13 December 2021

Online

United Kingdom

At a time of significant opportunity to renew the treatment and recovery field and the people it supports, this webinar will ask the critical question:

How can we all support the full range of lived experience leadership and expertise to thrive in the treatment and recovery system?