International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction
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إدارة خدمات علاج اضطرابات استخدام المخدرات وفقًا للمعايير الدولية الأساسية للجودة
يهدف دليل إدارة خدمات علاج اضطرابات استخدام المخدرات وفقًا للمعايير الدولية الأساسية للجودة إلى مساعدة القادة والمديرين على ترجمة المعرفة الحالية وأفضل الممارسات الأخلاقية والفعّالة في مجال العلاج إلى تطبيق عملي. كما يساعد المديرين على...
Day 2, 11:00 - 12:00, Plenary 8: Quality Assurance for Drug Treatment Services
Panel Presented at Indonesia 2025 on the 18th of September 2025
Moderator: Kristiana Siste
Presentations:
Narendra Narotama: Quality Matters: Transforming the Future of Drug Use Disorder Treatment
Annete Dale-Perera: Supporting...
Call for Review: School-Based Substance Use Prevention Standards
We’re excited to share that the School-Based Substance Use Prevention, Education, and Intervention: A Multi-Tiered and Developmental Approach for Kindergarten to Grade 12 Schools (PRV STD-16:2025), is now open for public review in both...
Inflammatory Markers (Lymphocyte-Related Ratio) and Polysubstance Use Severity: Insights from a Bali Mental Hospital Rehabilitation Study
Background:
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a global health issue, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. Chronic polysubstance use exacerbates systemic inflammation, which is associated with addiction severity...
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SNI 8807:2022 AND THE REHABILITATION CAPABILITY INDEX IN NATIONAL PRIORITY PROGRAMS
Background:
In 2023, the prevalence of drug abuse in Indonesia among the population aged 15–64 years reached 1.73%, equivalent to 3.33 million people. This problem has prompted The National Narcotics Board (BNN) as a government agency which...
Skill or Illusion? The Role of Cognitive Distortions in Gambling Disorder and Methamphetamine Use Among Athletes with Familial Gambling Backgrounds
Introduction
Athletes with extensive sports knowledge may falsely believe that gambling outcomes can be predicted with skill. This cognitive distortion, combined with methamphetamine use and familial gambling exposure, increases the risk...
The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes
Abstract
Title: The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes
Authors: Ahmad Muneer, MSc, RN; Hessa Abdel Qader, MSc, RN
Affiliations: Maudsley Health, Al...
Quality Standards in Drug Use Disorder Treatment – Reading List
In this reading list, we provide resources to help engage our members with the latest knowledge, tools, and case studies on quality standards in substance use disorder treatment. These materials highlight international frameworks, research...
From Evidence to Action: Building Partnerships to Strengthen the Drug Demand Reduction Strategy
Grounded in UNODC research—particularly the World Drug Report on synthetic trends, polydrug use, and treatment gaps—this presentation translates evidence into a partnership blueprint for stronger drug demand reduction (DDR).
Health And Hope: Reflecting On Progress In Developing The Quality Assurance Mechanism For The Treatment Of Drug Use Disorders In South Africa
UNODC is collaborating with South Africa to enhance the quality and effectiveness of drug use disorder treatment, ensuring services align with the International Standards for the Treatment of Drug Use Disorders. Through training, workshops...
Codeine Crisis To Care: How UNODC’s Quality Assurance Mechanisms Redefined Drug Treatment Services In Dawanau, Kano
What started with a BBC documentary exposing the harsh realities of Nigeria’s codeine crisis has since become a powerful story of change. In Kano State, UNODC, with support from the European Union, introduced Quality Assurance mechanisms...
Enhancing Quality Assurance Mechanisms For The Treatment Of Drug Use Disorders – Workshop On Adaptation Of Key Quality Standards For Service Appraisal For The Treatment Of Drug Use Disorders In South Africa
In August 2024, UNODC convened policymakers and treatment managers in Johannesburg for a workshop on adapting Key Quality Standards for drug use disorder treatment. The meeting, held in partnership with South Africa’s Department of Social...
25 Professionals Trained On The UNODC Drug Use Disorder Treatment Systems Quality Assurance Toolkit To Improve Quality Of Care And Ultimately The Life Of People With Drug Use Disorders In Serbia
In June 2023, UNODC Serbia, with support from the Ministry of Health and international partners, hosted a training in Belgrade on quality assurance for drug use disorder treatment systems. Based on the UNODC-WHO International Standards and...
The Meaning of Quality in Drug Treatment, Care, and Rehabilitation
At the 66th Commission on Narcotic Drugs in March 2023, UNODC, together with international partners, hosted a side event on strengthening quality assurance in the treatment and recovery support of people with drug use disorders. Experts...
Global Launch – Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC)
On June 26, 2025, the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) marked an important milestone with the global launch of the Universal Nurses Addiction Curriculum (UNAC). This initiative, supported by the U...
A Review of the Quality of Drug Treatment, Sustained Recovery and Related Support Services based on data submitted in the Annual Report Questionnaire collections in 2020 and 2021
In 2021, the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) called on UNODC, alongside Member States and partners, to assess the quality of drug prevention, treatment, sustained recovery, and related support services worldwide. This report uses data...
The Relationship Between Person-Centred Care for Substance Use Disorders and Service Outcomes: a Systematic Scoping Review
This Discussion Paper, prepared by UNODC, aligns with key international policy frameworks, including CND resolutions 59/4 and 64/3. These resolutions highlight the importance of developing and disseminating international standards for the...
The Relationship Between Quality of Specialist Treatment for Substance Use Disorders and Patient Outcomes: A Scoping Review of the Literature
This Discussion Paper, prepared by UNODC, aligns with key international policy frameworks, including Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) resolutions 59/4 and 64/3. These resolutions emphasise the development and dissemination of...
Quality Assurance In Treatment For Drug Use Disorders: Key Quality Standards For Service Appraisal
Improving the quality and coverage of treatment for drug use disorders is a global health priority, highlighted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. To support this, the Key Quality Standards for Drug Use Disorder Treatment...
