The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
UNODC Early Warning Advisory on New Psychoactive Substances
The rapid emergence of a large number of New Psychoactive Substances on the global drug market poses a significant risk to public health and a challenge to drug policy. Often, little is known about the adverse health effects and social...
New psychoactive substances (NPS)
Overview A new psychoactive substance (NPS) is defined as 'a new narcotic or psychotropic drug, in pure form or in preparation, that is not controlled by the United Nations drug conventions, but which may pose a public health threat...
CND / CCPCJ Briefing for Newcomers in the NGO Community
The UNODC Secretariat of the Governing Bodies is inviting all interested NGOs to attend a briefing about the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) and the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ).
Webinar for Civil Society: The World Drug Report 2022
Learn more about the newest trends regarding the World Drug Situation in this webinar for civi society. UNODC experts will present this year's World Drug Report 2022, giving an overview about the latest developments and diving into the newest available global data.
In the second part two civil society representatives will explain how they use the World Drug Report in their day-to-day work.
CND Special Event to commemorate World Drug Day including presentations on the World Drug Report.
The World Drug Report 2022 presents an overview of the current trends on global drug markets and includes the latest information on drug use, production, and trafficking.
It analyzes the gender gap relating to drug use and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alcohol Focus Scotland and Alcohol Marketing Expert Network Report Launch
Alcohol Focus Scotland and the Alcohol Marketing Expert Network invite you to join them for the launch of their new report.
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Join Alcohol Focus Scotland and the Alcohol Marketing Expert Network for the online launch of their new report.
Launch of the WHO/Europe Report on Minimum Pricing of Alcohol
A new WHO/Europe report: “No place for cheap #alcohol: the potential value of minimum pricing for protecting lives” launches on 21 June at 14:00 CEST.
Which countries have pricing policies on alcohol & what is their impact?
Irregular Migration and Drug Trafficking: Assessing the Prevalence among Identified Female Migrant Returnees in Nigeria - Daniel Ikenna Molobe, Day 4, 15:30-16:57
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Irregular Migration and Drug Trafficking: Assessing the Prevalence among Identified Female Migrant...
The Hidden Costs of Big Tobacco
The devastating impact of tobacco on the health of users is well known. In addition to the negative effects for the individual, there are significant economic and environmental consequences, which need to be considered when developing...
Keynote Speaker: Former U.S. Congressman: Patrick J. Kennedy, Day 3, Track 1, 08:30-09:00
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 14th May, 2022. Keynote Speaker - Former U.S. Congressman: Patrick J. Kennedy