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Challenges in prevention and treatment in the post-pandemic (Argentina-Chile-Mexico-Peru)

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Buenos Aires
Argentina

ISSUP Argentina invites you to participate in a webinar that addresses the increased impact of isolation and social distancing resulting from the pandemic on the quality of life of vulnerable populations in Latin America, including children and adolescents, resulting in deteriorating mental health and increased consumption of psychoactive substances.

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CND Special Event, Launch of the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy 2021-2025

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Online

A special event of the sixty-fourth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs, will be held on Friday, 19 November 2021, from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Vienna Time (CEST) online and at the Vienna International Centre.

During this event, the UNODC Synthetic Drug Strategy 2021-2025 will be launched. 

Queer and bi sexualities and alcohol mis/use

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Online
United Kingdom

This discussant based presentation session will use qualitative research findings from two studies, each unpacking the "LGBTQ":

Amy's presentation explores alcohol and substance use focusing on bisexual identities:

Lisa uses a small subgroup of young women and gender diverse people to explore sexuality, gender expression, and growing up post-disaster, and the role alcohol can play. 

 

Lifelong consequences of prenatal drug exposure

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This webinar explored the issues of infants withdrawing from maternal drugs of addiction, and problems beyond the newborn period. Newborn drug withdrawal is often attributed to maternal opioids, but many other drugs can cause serious...