Substances

Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO

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More than 100 million people — including at least 15 million children — are now using e-cigarettes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Children are nine times more likely than adults to vape, raising serious concerns about...

Quality Standards in Drug Use Disorder Treatment – Reading List

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In this reading list, we provide resources to help engage our members with the latest knowledge, tools, and case studies on quality standards in substance use disorder treatment. These materials highlight international frameworks, research...
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Classification of Psychoactive Substances

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This section from the UPC 2 Physiology and Pharmacology for Prevention Professionals (p130-133) introduces the main types of psychoactive substances, explains their effects on the brain and body, and clarifies that some commonly used legal...

Global Launch – Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC)

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On June 26, 2025, the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) marked an important milestone with the global launch of the Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC). This initiative, supported by the U...