L'incontro annuale si terrà dal 2 al 5 marzo 2022 ed è attualmente in programma presso l'Edinburgh International Conference Center di Edimburgo, in Scozia.  

L'incontro annuale SRNT 2022 può essere ibrido (in parte di persona, in parte virtuale) o interamente virtuale, a seconda di come andranno le cose nei prossimi mesi. Una decisione finale sul formato della riunione (componente virtuale ibrido faccia a faccia vs interamente virtuale) non sarà presa per qualche tempo. Nel frattempo, i partecipanti non dovrebbero esitare a iscriversi per paura di non essere in grado di viaggiare. Siate certi...

Consisting of five separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2021 provides an in-depth analysis of the global drug markets and paints a comprehensive picture of the measurable effects and potential impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the world drug problem.

On April 27, 2021, UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia held a training seminar for specialists of the republican and regional levels responsible for drug dependence treatment and HIV prevention services in the Republic of Uzbekistan. The main goal of the national training was to increase the capacity of government and non-government organizations that implement HIV and HCV prevention programs to provide effective evidence-based services for people who use new psychoactive substances (NPS) and stimulants.

At the opening of the workshop Mr. Borikhan Shaumarov, UNODC Programme Coordinator...

4 marzo 2021, la consultazione online sull'avvio dell'indagine in Kazakistan sul consumo di stupefacenti ad alto rischio si è svolta tramite la piattaforma di teleconferenza Zoom.

Più di 25 rappresentanti di parti interessate governative e non governative nella Repubblica del Kazakistan e organizzazioni internazionali, tra cui il Ministero della Salute, il Ministero degli Interni, il Centro repubblicano di salute mentale, il Centro nazionale kazako di dermatologia e malattie infettive, l'Accademia delle forze dell'ordine dell'Ufficio del Procuratore generale, organizzazioni non governative...

Pandemics and health emergencies like the current COVID-10 outbreak, can cost many lives and pose additional risks to the global economy and overall security and stability. Ensuring continued access to health care during a pandemic, including services for people who use drugs and treatment of drug use disorders, are key not only to protect the health of populations, but also key to security and stability.

Drug use disorders are frequently accompanied by somatic conditions such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and/or C and tuberculosis, lung or cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer and injuries and...

The five-day regional online training on the skills of UNODC/WHO assessment experts on quality drug treatment has begun on 12 October 2020. The aim of the training is to strengthen institutional support to ensure the successful implementation of the UNODC/WHO drug treatment services in Central Asia and to promote a scientific approach to the quality of drug treatment and drug care services.

Following the launch of the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Disorders, WHO/UN/UN resolution 59/4 by the Commission on Drugs (which calls for the development and dissemination of...

Five-day online regional refresher training for assessors on UNODC-WHO quality assurance (QA) tools for drug dependency treatment launched on 12 October 2020. The purpose of the training is to consolidate the institutional support to ensure the successful implementation of the UNODC-WHO QA mechanism of drug treatment services in Central Asia and promote the scientific understanding of quality drug use disorder treatment and care services.

For the five days, the participants from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan will have a unique opportunity to discuss important...

This webinar focuses on the issue of self-care for addiction professionals and was delivered by ICUDDR Deputy Director Cary Hopkins Eyles.

Many of us are drawn to work in the field of substance use disorders due to our history, family, and personal traits, such as compassion and empathy. While these can be great assets, they can also be detrimental to us personally.

In this webinar, Cary explains how to identify healthy and unhealthy traits, how we can care for ourselves, and what authentic self-care looks like.

Cary has worked in the field of substance use disorders for 18 years. She is...