The ongoing process through which individuals achieve improved health, wellness, and quality of life while striving for abstinence or reduced substance use.
Recovery Support
World Federation of Therapeutic Communities Conference 2022
WFTC is pleased to announce our 28th World Conference scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India, December 2-4, 2022. The 28th World Conference is being organized in partnership with the distinguished SPYM (Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses) along with generous support from the central Government of India.

Effect of a Peer-Led Behavioral Intervention for Emergency Department Patients at High Risk of Fatal Opioid Overdose A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract Importance Fatal and nonfatal opioid overdoses are at record levels, and emergency department (ED) visits may be an opportune time to intervene. Peer-led models of care are increasingly common; however, little is known about their...
Adolescent Treatment and Recovery, Part 5: The Healing Power of Belonging
Description
This workshop will help clinicians grasp terms, ideas, and situations that trans and non-binary youth are experiencing today. Participants will be able to assess their own practices as it relates to transgender youth and be able to take with them an overarching understanding of the coming out process.

Addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crises: Settings in need of care for a comprehensive drug use prevention in Nigeria
Paper presented at the commemoration of the 2022 International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking, State House Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria.

The UNODC/PTRS demand reduction mentor at the UNODC Programme Office in Indonesia provided technical assistance to the National Narcotics Board (BNN) in conducting a national hybrid training for Government Officials on the UNODC Treatnet Family programme
On July 19th, 2022, the Director of Strengthening Government Institution, Deputy of Rehabilitation, BNN officially launched a national hybrid training on the UNODC Treatnet Family programme with 34 representatives from all BNN provinces and...

The prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in prison populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Comorbid mental illnesses and substance use disorders are associated with adverse criminal, social, and health outcomes. Yet, their burden is not reliably known among prison populations. We therefore aimed to estimate the prevalence of comorbid serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders (dual disorders) among people in prison worldwide.
Lemons to Lemonade' Foundations of Recovery: The Humane Face of the Philippine War on Drugs (Addiction) - Junjun Abella MAC RGC ICRC ICAPIII, Day 5, 11:00-12:31
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 16th May, 2022 Presentation: Lemons to Lemonade' Foundations of Recovery: The Humane Face of the Philippine War on Drugs (Addiction) -...
Models of Recovery: influence of psychosocial factors on substance use recovery - Antonio Molina Fernandes, Day 4, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Models of Recovery: influence of psychosocial factors on substance use recovery - Antonio Molina...
Patient Journey Map Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Experiences
About the Report Addiction Policy Forum’s (APF) Patient Experiences Journey Map was developed through the input of patients in treatment and recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). The map underscores the obstacles and positive points...
