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Children and parents affected by drug use: An overview of programmes and actions for comprehensive and non-stigmatising services and care
After exploring the views of women and children, respectively, in Volumes II and III of this series, the fourth volume offers a perspective of how to develop more comprehensive, child-centred approaches in drug policies in general and in...
Listen to the silence of the child: Children share their experiences and proposals on the impact of drug use in the family
Following an initial publication in 2022 on children whose parents use drugs, the Pompidou Group has continued research on this topic by giving 110 women who use drugs, in 11 different countries, the opportunity to provide their testimonies...
Working with families: Reading list
Exploring the dynamics of substance use's ripple effect within families reveals a complex web of emotions, relationships, and challenges. These recommended readings explore the impact that substance use can have on family members. Through...
Como a mídia pode desempenhar seu papel na redução do estigma em torno do uso de substâncias
Neste blogpost, produzido por acadêmicos da Universidade de Stirling, os autores discutem a campanha See Beyond – See the Lives – Scotland , que envolve as histórias daqueles que ficaram para trás após perder um ente querido para o uso de...
Supporting displaced people from Afghanistan and host communities in neighbouring countries – UNODC regional workshop on drug use prevention, treatment and care
From 5th to 9th June, UNODC organized a hybrid regional workshop with a total of 42 participants from the government, civil society organizations (CSOs) and UN agencies, to assist the strengthening of evidence-based prevention, treatment...
Trends in Alcohol-Related Deaths by Sex in the US, 1999-2020
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Importance Alcohol consumption rates have been increasing among women in the US, which may affect mortality rates and sex gaps. Therefore, conducting a comprehensive assessment of sex differences in alcohol-related deaths is...
Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Among Adults With Past-Year Opioid Use Disorder in the US, 2021
Discussion
Despite guidelines recommending MOUD, approximately 1 in 5 adults with past-year OUD received any MOUD. Furthermore, some groups were substantially less likely to receive MOUD, in particular Black adults, women, those...
Consulta das partes interessadas do Estado sobre a protecção das crianças
A Consulta das Partes Interessadas do Estado sobre Proteção à Criança com o tema "Crianças em Conflito com a Lei: Prevenção, Justiça Restaurativa, Desvio e Alternativas à Detenção" foi organizada pelo Comitê de Justiça Juvenil, Tribunal
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Diferenças de sexo e gênero no risco para HCV e cascata de cuidados entre pessoas que usam drogas injetáveis
Este seminário explorou por que é importante estudar as diferenças de sexo e gênero em pessoas que usam drogas injetáveis, com referência a exemplos relevantes para o risco de hepatite C e a cascata de cuidados. Ele incluiu uma visão geral...
Famílias de Cura, Sistemas de Ajuda: Um Guia Prático Informado sobre Traumas para Trabalhar com Crianças, Jovens e Famílias
Este guia está preocupado em avançar na compreensão e ação sobre abordagens informadas sobre trauma que apoiam programas e prestação de serviços para/com crianças, jovens e famílias. Uma abordagem informada sobre o trauma é uma abordagem...
UNODC conducted Regional Training of Trainers on UTC 20 in Central Asia
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia in collaboration with Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section, UNODC HQ held a Regional Training of Trainers (ToT) on Course 20 – “Populations with Special Clinical Needs” which took place...
Mulheres, Religião, Transtorno por Uso de Substâncias (TUS) e Estigma
Children and families affected by parental drug use
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...
Families Awareness Week 2023
Adfam is a UK charity tackling the negative effects of substance use on families and friends. This week is Families Awareness Week 2023 (26 June - 2 July), Adfam’s campaign to raise awareness of the 5 million people in the UK negatively...
ISSUP POSTER FOR LISBON ADDICTIONS 2022: STUDY ON SUBSTANCE USE AND THE ROLE OF FAMILIES IN KAZAKHSTAN, PAKISTAN AND UKRAINE
The fourth European Conference on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies took place in Lisbon from 23–25 November 2022.
Under the overarching theme of Global Addictions, LxAddictions22 showcased cutting-edge research to help characterise...
Stress and substance use among sexual and gender minority individuals
Sexual and gender minority individuals face marked disparities in substance use.
This narrative review explores research on substance use in sexual and gender minority communities. The authors define the sexual and gender minority...
Associação entre ingestão diária de álcool e risco de mortalidade por todas as causas: uma revisão sistemática e meta-análises
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Importância Uma metanálise anterior da associação entre o uso de álcool e a mortalidade por todas as causas não encontrou reduções estatisticamente significativas no risco de mortalidade em baixos níveis de consumo em...