All Resources for 'Education & Training'

World Situation with Regard to Drug Abuse

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Book
Themes
Addiction
Data
Partner Organisation

This report contains a summary of the information available to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on the extent of drug use and its health consequences.

The report includes information on:

  • Emerging drig trends
  • Challen...

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Reported Violence Against Women and Girls

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Women
Partner Organisation

Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, and the introduction of restrictions and lockdowns in countries around the world, evidence suggests that there has been a dramatic increas in reports of violence against women and girls.

The aim of...

Disruption to Mental Health Services Caused by COVID-19

Format
Book
Themes
Mental Health

A recent World Health Organisation (WHO) survey has found that 93% of countries worldwide have experienced significant disruption to mental health services.

With a rise in demand for these services, these worring findings suggest there is...

Women and Alcohol

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Women

This is a special edition of the Journal Alcohol Research: Current Reviews. It is open source and has new articles on women and alcohol use.

The Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act 75 of 2008) and the Use/Possession of Cannabis by Children

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Populations
Family
Policy
Law
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion
Partner Organisation
ISSUP South Africa and South Africa ITTC are pleased to present their Webinar on The Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act 75 of 2008) and the use/possession of cannabis by children.

Sildenafil and Suicide in Sweden

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Men
Theories and Science

Abstract

Much theory asserts that sexual intimacy sustains mental health. Experimental tests of such theory remain rare and have not provided compelling evidence because ethical, practical, and cultural constraints bias samples and results...

UNODC conducts gender-sensitive substance use disorder training day in Ecuador

Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Women
Partner Organisation

Quito, 16 March 2021.- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), through the Global Drug And Treatment Care Project - with the support of Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health - developed a training day on treatment for women...

Participate in the Commission on Narcotic Drugs next week!!!

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News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Women
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion
Partner Organisation
The Commission will take place next week, from 12 to 16 April 2021 and, because of the pandemic, all the sessions will be webcasted.

5 Things You Need to Know About Alcohol and Cancer

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News
Themes
Populations
Men
Women

Rethink your alcohol consumption to decrease your risk of cancer.

Most of us are familiar with the link between some lifestyle behaviors and cancer - such as smoking or sedentary lifestyle.

But some people may be surprised by the fact...