World Drug Report 2023
For the first time since its conception, this year the World Drug Report consists of two products, a web-based element and a set of booklets.
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Cannabis laws in Europe: questions and answers for policymaking
Introduction
This publication answers some of the more frequently asked questions raised in discussions about cannabis legislation. While the primary focus is on the use of cannabis for recreational purposes, relevant legislation for other...
The effects of the cost of living crisis on families and friends of someone with a substance use problem
The impact of addiction on family finances is multiple.
It is therefore no surprise to find that the cost of living crisis is causing additional difficulty and strain to families affected by substance use, adding further complexity to the...
How have governments communicated UK alcohol duty policy changes?
Pricing, including taxation, is a key tool to address harm from alcohol and is identified by the World Health Organization as a ‘best buy’ policy (meaning it is both effective in reducing harm and cost-effective). However alcohol was 72%...
Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach
The guide specifically focuses on tools and strategies for implementing a trauma-informed approach. This guide highlights the need for organizational assessment of readiness and capacity before implementing trauma-informed approach and...
LGBTQ+ People and Alcohol
This briefing provides a summary of alcohol consumption, alcohol harm, alcohol treatment, and gaps in knowledge regarding alcohol use among LGBTQ+ people.
It uses the acronym LGBTQ+ to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer...
European Drug Report 2023: Trends and Developments
The European Drug Report 2023: Trends and Developments presents the EMCDDA’s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe. Focusing on illicit drug use, related harms and drug supply, the report contains a comprehensive set of national...
The Role of Law Enforcement Officers in Drug Use Prevention within School Settings A Guiding Document
In the context of law enforcement, the UNODC has developed a guiding document to help support a change of culture on how to make use of the science of prevention for the betterment of the health and safety development of youth.
The UNODC...
Estándar Mexicano de Competencias de la Consejería en Adicciones
El objetivo del Estándar es establecer las competencias básicas e indispensables en el ejercicio de la consejería en adicciones en nuestro país, principalmente las que se ejercen en establecimientos con modalidad residencial y que sirven de...
Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and related substances
Introduction
The markets for hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and related semi-synthetic cannabinoids (SSC) are rapidly evolving areas with relatively limited information currently available.
The European situation presented in Section 1 can...
Trends in Overdose and Other Drug-Induced Deaths in Australia
This report presents the most recent and in-depth data on overdose and drug-induced deaths in Australia, covering the period 2002 to 2021. It is the most recent output in a series of annual publications on trends in drug overdose deaths...
Adolescent Substance Use and Risk Behaviours in the Mediterranean Region
Preface
The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading human rights organisation. It comprises 46 member states, 27 of which are members of the European Union. All Council of Europe member states have signed up to the European Convention...
Implementing PLAT in Sri Lanka
Psychoactive substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) remain to be a major problem around the world. Which has a negative effect on global health and social and economic functioning. When we are paying attention to the most...
The future of drug monitoring in Europe until 2030
Introduction
Patterns of drug use and developments in the drug market in Europe are becoming more complex and dynamic, with major implications for drug monitoring and research. This observation prompted the European Monitoring Centre for...
El trago estándar en México: Una herramienta para la prevención del uso nocivo del alcohol
Obra que explica los usos y aplicaciones del trago estándar para la prevención del uso nocivo del alcohol.
Terapias cognitivo-conductuales en México
El libro que el lector tiene en sus manos pretende reflejar el origen, antecedentes y estado actual a nivel mundial y en México de las terapias cognitivo-conductuales, así como los diferentes ámbitos a su alcance, de los cuales aquí solo...
¿Cómo hablar con mis hijos del alcohol? Guía breve para madres, padres o responsables de familia
Guía que ofrece información para madres, padres u otros responsables de familia, acerca de cómo abordar el tema del consumo de alcohol con sus hijos durante la etapa de pubertad y adolescencia, favoreciendo el establecimiento de límites y...
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health: Final Report
Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health provides evidence-based advice on alcohol to support people in making informed decisions about their health. The guidance is based on the latest research on alcohol-related risks and replaces Canada’s...
The Global Report on Cocaine 2023
The Global Report on Cocaine 2023 details how coca cultivation soared 35 per cent from 2020 to 2021, a record high and the sharpest year-to-year increase since 2016.
The Power of Resilience
Resilience has always been an important attribute for professionals, especially in healthcare organizations.