Policy
UNODC-WHO Joint Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care
Both the WHO and UNODC strive to address the complex issues presented by drug use and dependence. The vision: The effective and humane treatment for all people with drug use disorders. Nothing less than would be expected for any other...
One in Three: Adfam’s Manifesto for 2020 and beyond
Following the concerning findings that one in three adults in Great Britain have been negatively affected by the substance use of someone we know, Adfam has launched their 2020 manifesto. Adfam's five asks are: Make funding available for...
Viet Nam - UNODC Discussing Cooperation in Drug Prevention and Treatment
Currently, relevant ministries and agencies in Vietnam are studying, supplementing and amending the Law on Drug Prevention and Control to meet the current situation and practical requirements, including the section on drug prevention and...
Position of the European Society for Prevention Research on Ineffective and Potentially Harmful Approaches in Substance Use Prevention
"Prevention methods using shock tactics are proven to be ineffective. Nevertheless, strategies based on predominantly providing information about the dangers of substance use are widespread in Europe. The European Society for Prevention...
UK Parents' Drinking Negatively Affects Over a Third of Children
The physical and psychological harm caused by heavy alcohol consumption to the individual drinking is often clear. What is often less obvious, is the damage an individuals alcohol consumption can have to the people around them. A recent...
Alcohol Industry in France Oppose Dry January
The alcohol industry in France have begun their protest against the dry January campaign proposed by the French Health Minister Dr Agnès Buzyn. The campaign is designed to encourage people to abstain from alcohol for one month. It is hoped...
UNODC Conducts Training on Psychoactive Substance Use for Policymakers
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) held a training for high-level participants to address the nature, prevention and treatment of drug use disorders from 22-24 October 2019, in Brasilia, Brazil. The meeting gathered about...
Vietnamese Policymakers Attend UNODC Training on the Nature, Prevention and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders
More than thirty (30) Vietnamese high-level decision makers from the Department of Social Vice Prevention, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), the Office of the Government (OOG), Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of...
Why is Adolescent Drinking Declining?
There has been a notable decline in adolescent drinking in developed nations over the past two decades. Understanding the reasons behind this positive downward trend will help professionals support the continuation of this decline into the...
Implementing the European Action Plan on Alcohol
Despite efforts to reduce concerning levels of alcohol consumption in Europe through adopting the WHO European Action Plan on Alcohol (EAPA), the region continues to have the highest prevalence of drinkers, heavy episodic drinking, alcohol...
