Treatment Settings

Various treatment formats, either in a live-in facility or through regular visits to a clinic, are designed for ongoing support, to help maintain recovery, and to prevent relapse.

COVID-19 Reduces Drug Supply, Increases Patients Seeking Treatment in India

News

In the Indian state of Punjab, more than 26,000 patients have registered for substance use disorder treatment during the COVID-19 lock down. Additionally, the state government has launched mobile vans to provide medication assisted...

UTC 5 Training, Refresher Course and ICAP 1 Exam Held in Tunisia

News

To promote evidence-based interventions in the treatment of drug use disorders, the UNODC Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) supported the final training session on admission, screening, evaluation, treatment planning...

Group photo during the opening of the training session with the representative of INL at the US Embassy in Tunis

How Can Telehealth Help in the Provision of Integrated Care?

Book

The World Health Organisation defines telehealth as: The use of telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver health care outside of traditional health-care facilities. Well-designed telehealth schemes can improve health care access...

Factors Associated with Mental Health Outcomes among Health Care Workers Exposed to Coronavirus Disease 2019

Scientific article

23 March 2020

Abstract Importance: Health care workers exposed to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) could be psychologically stressed. Objective: To assess the magnitude of mental health outcomes and associated factors among health care workers...

Effectiveness Bank Alcohol Treatment Matrix cell A2: The ‘Common Factors’ at the Heart of Treatment

Book

15 April 2020

THE ‘COMMON FACTORS’ AT THE HEART OF TREATMENT The first cell in row two of the Alcohol Treatment Matrix initiates our investigation of treatment as opposed to brief interventions, discussing seminal and key research relevant across...

Webinar grabado: Telemedicina - Desafíos en la práctica de la salud mental

ISSUP Webinar

14 April 2020

El 14 de abril de 2020, el capítulo chileno de ISSUP en colaboración con ISSUP global organizó un webinar sobre 'Telemedicina: Desafíos en la práctica de la salud mental'. Presentadora: Viviana Guajardo Tobar Médico psiquiatra de la...

Work and Well-Being: A Guide for Addiction Professionals

Guide

This booklet identifies common workplace stressors for addiction professionals and offers evidence-based, practical strategies and resources to promote healthy lifestyles and productive professional lives. It is intended to assist agencies...

Burnout Prevention and Treatment

Website

High levels of stress can result in feelings of helplessness, disillusionment, and exhaustion. Burnout is defined as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. The impact of burnout can...

COVID-19 and Substance Use Disorders: Recommendations for a Comprehensive Healthcare Response

Scientific article

12 April 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has become a sudden public health issue that has affected all communities around the world. Everyone has had to make adjustments to their lifestyles in a united effort to slow the spread of disease and prevent as...

AATOD Guidance to Opioid Treatment Programmes (OTPs) in Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

As the COVID-19 global crisis continues, it is vital that Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) remain stable sources of treatment for patients receiving support for opioid use disorders. The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid...