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Gender differences in physical morbidity in opioid agonist treatment patients: population-based cohort studies from the Czech Republic and Norway

Scientific article

28 July 2023

Background: Physical health problems are common in people receiving opioid agonist treatment (OAT). A study was conducted on these health issues in OAT patients in the Czech Republic and Norway from 2010 to 2019, with a focus on gender...

Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Nineteenth Session)

ISSUP Webinar

21 September 2023

ISSUP Nigeria Webinar on the topic of 'Community support system of care for people in recovery'.

Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Nineteenth Session)

21 September 2023

Abuja

Nigeria

ISSUP Nigeria would like to invite you to their next Bi-monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will be on the topic of 'Community support system of care for people in '.

Binge drinking episode causes acute, specific alterations in systemic and hepatic inflammation-related markers

Scientific article

17 August 2023

Abstract Background Frequent binge drinking is a known contributor to alcohol-related harm, but its impact on systemic and hepatic inflammation is not fully understood. We hypothesize that changes in immune markers play a central role in...

Integrating Wellness in the Addiction Recovery Process

12 September 2023

ISSUP Kenya are pleased to present their Webinar on Wellness and Addiction Recovery.

Integrating Wellness in the Addiction Recovery Process

12 September 2023

Nairobi

Kenya

ISSUP Kenya would like to invite you to their upcoming Webinar on Wellness and .

Connecting Communities to Substance Use Services: Practical Approaches for First Responders

Guide

15 August 2023

Abstract During their day-to-day work, first responders such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel often encounter people who use drugs (PWUD), including alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and...

Learnings from a prison-based drug treatment program on planning for release

Scientific article

13 August 2023

Substance use disorder is common among people in prison worldwide. This report explores the experiences of males in prison who completed and those who did not complete a group-based drug and alcohol program, to gain insight into their...

UTC Self-Led Courses Available in English & Spanish!

Community update

14 August 2023

Expand your knowledge of #treatment and #prevention for substance use disorders - Sign Up today for a UTC self-led course. UTC Courses 1-4 & 6-8 are now available in English & Spanish. Click here for more information: https://lnkd.in/gMT...

Supporting displaced people from Afghanistan and host communities in neighbouring countries – UNODC regional workshop on drug use prevention, treatment and care

News

13 August 2023

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...