Policy

Highlights from the 2025 UNODC World Drug Report

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Join our upcoming webinar highlighting key findings from the 2025 edition of the UNODC World Drug Report. The session will be presented by Giovanna Campello, Chief of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
2025 UNODC Drug Report Webinar 02-07-2025

Impact Survey

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This survey is a collaborative effort by ICUDDR, NECPAM and ISAM. Together, we are trying to assess the impact recent reductions in funding have had to the workforce of fields dealing with substance use related issues.
Impact Survey

The International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics for Nurses

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Purpose: The International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses outlines the ethical values, responsibilities, and professional accountabilities of nurses and nursing students. It is designed to guide ethical nursing practice...

The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence Conference 2025

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Philadelphia
United States

The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence works with federal and state agency officials concerning opioid treatment policy throughout the United States. We also work with our partner, the World Federation for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, with regard to international initiatives and working with designated agencies within the United Nations.
 

An Overview of the International Drug Policy Academy

Community update
The International Drug Policy Academy (IDPA), established by the Council of Europe's Pompidou Group, is dedicated to enhancing the capabilities of professionals involved in drug policy and addiction services. With over 50 years of...

From Drug Use Prevention to Social Integration: Thematic Discussions (1)

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Online

What does the new resolution on evidence-based prevention adopted at the 2025 United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs and other recent political agreements on prevention tell us? What role can governments, civil society and academia play in implementing them?

 

Natalia Riffo. National Director, SENDA, Government of Chile

Minimum Unit Pricing: Lessons for England

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Join our webinar to learn everything you need to know about Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) of alcohol. Leading experts will explore the theory behind the policy, its impact in Scotland and Wales, and crucially, what England can learn from their experiences.

International Conference on Substance Abuse and Addictive Behavior

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Macau
China

The Asian Association for Substance Abuse Research & Addictive Behavior Prevention and Treatment invites abstract submissions for its conference to be held in Macau. This conference aims to bring together researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss critical issues, recent advances, and innovative approaches in substance abuse research, prevention, and treatment of addictive behaviors.

European Drugs Summer School (EDSS) 2025

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Lisbon
Portugal

Illicit drugs in Europe: demand, supply and public policies

Special Focus on Synthetic Opioids

Our two week in-person Summer School (23rd of June to 04th of July 2025) prepares professionals and students to meet the complex policy challenges that face Europe and the World in the field of drugs. Teaching staff include scientific experts from the EUDA, researchers, practitioners and policymakers.