To promote evidence-based interventions in the treatment of drug use disorders, the UNODC Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) supported the final training session on admission, screening, evaluation, treatment planning and documentation for professionals in drug addiction, with the Head Global Master Trainer of the Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) in French-speaking West Africa. The session was assisted by the UNODC Mentor in Côte d’Ivoire, and took place from 25th February to 4th March 2020, in Tunis, Tunisia. 17 out of 18 Tunisian treatment professionals that took the...

We are proud to announce the results of recent ICAP exams:

17 people from Tunisia and 20 people from Cameroon recently passed the ICAP I exam.  5 people from Abu Dhabi passed the ICAP II exam and 4 of this year's Humphrey Fellows passed the ICAP I exam.

Congratulations to all of these professionals with new credentials and those that have moved to the next level of professionalism.  Your work in the field of addiction is making an impact with individuals, families, and communities.  Thank you for your commitment!

For more information on credentialing and certification, visit www.GlobalCCC...

This booklet identifies common workplace stressors for addiction professionals and offers evidence-based, practical strategies and resources to promote healthy lifestyles and productive professional lives.

It is intended to assist agencies to create supportive work environments as well as provide guidance to employees on enhancing their own well-being.

The workbook covers:

• Why is a Work and Well-Being Guide for Addiction Professionals Needed?
• Common Workplace Stressors
• How Agencies Support Well-Being
• Self-Care Strategies

This guide is an updated version of ATTC's "Self-Care: A Guide...

It is not always straight forward to find information and reliable resources on telehealth, state policies on OTP operation during this crisis, and insurance guidance.

To support treatment provides, Shatterproof has gathered a list of resources to help guide practice during the crisis.

Resources cover:

• Covid-19 Key resources
• Webinars
• Innovative Approaches
• Provider resources
• Telehealth resources
• Workplace resources
• Behavioural resources
• Resources for patients
• State specific resources

The developmental stage of adolescence involves dramatic biologic, psychological, and behavioural changes.

It is a time where young people start to explore, seek further independence and experiment with new experiences. It is also a time where young people are particularly vulnerable to developing difficulties related to potentially risky behaviour.

Vulnerability to initiating and developing substance use and substance use disorders involves a number of interconnected factors. 

By understanding the potential risk and protective factors, parents, and those working with teenagers can help...

People who use drugs and with rug use disorders are particularly vulnerable to Covid19 due to underlying health issues, social marginalization and higher economic and social vulnerabilities.

Stigma and discrimination of people who use drugs and with drug use disorders result in limited access to health, housing, employment and social support, and impacts on their efforts to stay safe during COVID-19 pandemic.

The Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is looking to hire an international consultant where under the supervision of the Programme Officer (UNODC/PTRS) the consultant is requested to produce a systematic literature review, followed by a narrative report, that identifies evidence-based approaches for the treatment of drug use disorders and other mental health disorders in prison settings with a specific focus on low-and middle-income countries. Specifically, the consultant will be required to pay attention to scalable...

Dear ISSUP members,

My name is Andia Meksi and I would like to share with you some information regarding UTC training held in Tirana, Albania.

The Colombo Plan- Drug Advisory Program and the University of California, San Diego in collaboration with the Albanian Faculty of Medicine and UNODC and conducted a five-day Walkthrough on “Universal Treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorders: Course 1 to 4” for Albanian and Kosovo health professionals and university lecturers from 3rd to 7th of February 2020 in Tirana, Albania .The training was held at premises of the Medical University of...

This video describes the project of training medical professionals in Ukraine on the universal treatment curriculum. It is in Ukrainian with English subtitles.