El VNGOC, junto con NYNGOC y la Unidad de la Sociedad Civil de la UNODC, está organizando un evento paralelo en línea al margen del Foro de Asociaciones del ECOSOC 2023 el 31 de enero de 2023 a las 8:30 a.m. El evento se titula: El rol central de la sociedad civil en las políticas de drogas, el COVID-19 y el logro de la Agenda 2030

BACKGROUND:

In many countries families have rarely been involved in addressing treatment and interventions for family members with substance use disorders (SUDs). The aims of this study were to measure the influence of substance use on users’ family members and to evaluate what and if any interventions were conducted by and with family members in the three countries of Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Ukraine.

METHODS:

A convenience sample approach was used to identify the involvement of families in the treatment and recovery process of a subject using substances and to provide country specific...

Background

Aftercare programs for people with substance use disorders (PWSUD) are frequently challenged with a number of overlapping obstacles, including uncertain policy consequences and a lack of resources. Despite demographic variety, service providers in South Africa are obligated to offer aftercare programs that effectively reintegrate people with PWSUD into society, the workforce, family, and community life, as specified by Act No. 70 of 2008. Little is known about the availability of aftercare services in South Africa, particularly in rural areas. This paper investigates service...

The country office Pakistan of “United Nation Office on Drug & Crime” (UNODC) is happy to offer the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Advance course 9-15. We are inviting the application for ToT on following advances courses in Pakistan.

1. Course 9: Pharmacology and SUD (3 days)
2. Course 10: Managing Medication Assisted Treatment Programs (4 days)
3. Course 11: Enhancing -Motivational Interviewing Skills (5 days)
4. Course 12: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (4 days)
5. Course 13: Contingency Management (3 days)
6. Course 14: Working with Families (5 days)
7. Course 15...

Breve descripción:

La Secretaría Ejecutiva de la Comisión Interamericana para el Control del Abuso de Drogas (ES-CICAD) está buscando expresiones de interés de expertos en el campo de las alternativas al encarcelamiento y la integración social para ser capacitados como Instructores Maestros para la entrega del currículo de Gestión de Casos a nivel internacional. Una vez que se complete con éxito la Capacitación de Capacitadores, estos Capacitadores Maestros se incluirán en la lista de capacitadores de Case Care Management y se puede contactar para impartir la capacitación cuando esté...