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Evidence-Based Advocacy for Policy Reform
Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 @ 3:00-4:30pm ET (2CT/1MT/12PT)
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Policy
2024 UNODC World Drug Report Highlights, brief reflections
The World Drug Report (WDR) is published by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2023). It serves to collate data received from United Nations member states which enables the...
European conference on drug-related violence
Brussels, 26 - 27 November 2024
The European Union (EU) is at a critical point in addressing drug-related violence. This violence comes in many forms and is growing in complexity. It feeds on the organised crime occurring in fragile social environments, affecting communities and perpetuating a range of problems.
UNODC World Drug Report 2024: Harms of world drug problem continue to mount amid expansions in drug use and markets
The emergence of new synthetic opioids and a record supply and demand of other drugs has compounded the impacts of the world drug problem, leading to a rise in drug use disorders and environmental harms, according to the World Drug Report 2024 launched by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
UNODC World Drug Report 2024
A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
Getting Stakeholders Vested in their Coalitions Growth
Getting Stakeholders Vested in their Coalition’s Growth and Sustainability Plans to Continue Important Prevention Work in the Community training will empower coalition staff with the tools and strategies necessary to engage and secure the commitment of key stakeholders. This session will provide participants with practical insights into the importance of sector investment in the sustainability of community prevention initiatives.
The Implementation of Quality Standards (QS) at Coolmine Therapeutic Community
BACKGROUND: Coolmine’s implementation of quality standards involves a period of change management, strategic planning, and national policy development. METHODS: A narrative case study focusing on national policy and internal strategic...
National Implementation of Quality Standards in Prevention and Treatment Services for Substance Use/ Addictions – A Case Study of Cyprus
INTRODUCTION: The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) is the main coordinating body for all matters related to licit and illicit substances as well as pathological gambling in Cyprus and it is responsible, inter alia, for the...
Webinar: The Global Civil Society Report
We are pleased to invite you to a webinar discussing the Global Civil Society Report. The Report was published together with the New York NGO Committee on Drugs in preparation for the 2024 mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs and showcases the insights of more than 200 NGOs.
Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Reading List
Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These alternatives address treatment, support...
