Public health

The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.

Presentation of the UNODC Strategy 2021-25

25 February 2021

Online

UNODC has recently launched its new five-year strategy, covering 2021-25. Recognizing that a key to successful implementation of this Strategy will be the expanded use of partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders, the online meeting on February 25th will provide a briefing to Civil Society partners.

A Covid-19 Coping Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers in Recovery

Guide

This booklet is intended for a global audience of parents and caregivers who are in all stages of recovery from substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The main feature of this booklet includes seven tip-sheets that offer...

Substance Use and Antisocial Behaviour in Adolescence in the UK

Scientific article

The Millennium Cohort Study (MCS), is following the lives of around 19,000 young people born across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In 2018-2019, the researchers from UCL analysed data from 10,000 17 years olds on their...

The power of virtual communities for real-life change: digital technologies to reach SDG 3.5 and to promote well-being

11 February 2021

Online

The 59th session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD59) will take place from February 8 to 17 in 2021.

The priority theme is “Socially just transition towards sustainable development: the role of digital technologies on social development and well-being of all.”