The goal of treatment for opioid addiction or opioid use disorder (OUD) is remission of the disorder leading to lasting recovery.

Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and strive to reach their full potential. 

This Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) reviews the use of the three Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications used to treat OUD—methadone, naltrexone, and buprenorphine—and the other strategies and services needed to support recovery for people with OUD.

AT THE CRUX: THE ENCOUNTER BETWEEN CLINICIAN AND CLIENT

Influences explored across the Matrix come to a head in the encounter between clinician and client. Take a step back and (in the words of one of this cell’s reviews) you will see that therapies may be the “trees”, but the “forest” is the client-therapist relationship.

Commentary on selected key research highlights the 1970s study which predated variation-quashing standardisation of treatments and therapists, then under three headings develops evidence-informed understanding of the client-clinician relationship, in which ‘wrong’ can...

UNODC’s Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) presented on the Global Experience by UNODC, during the International Society of Addiction medicine (ISAM) Practice and Policy Interest Group Webinar Series on  COVID-19 and SUD: A Global Perspective on Challenges and Solutions​ at the 2nd Webinar held on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2020, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (ET), 1:00 - 3:00 PM (BST)​. 

UNODC thanked ISAM and highlighted the importance of their exchange platform, presented the increasing challenges faced by drug dependence treatment and care services during the COVID19 pandemic,  shared...

As part of efforts to professionalize the treatment and care of drug use disorders and the dissemination of effective evidence-based interventions, 18 out of 23 treatment professionals successfully passed the accreditation examination (78% passing rate) of the Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) ICAP 1 and were presented with a certificate at the National Police Academy in Abidjan, on 12th March 2020. The official certificate ceremony was supported by the UNODC Mentor of Côte d ‘Ivoire. The opening of the second cycle of UTC trainings to cover modules UTC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 was also...

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 and documentation for professionals in drug addiction, with the Head Global Master Trainer of the Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) in French-speaking West Africa. The session was assisted by the UNODC Mentor in Côte d’Ivoire, and took place from 25th February to 4th March 2020, in Tunis, Tunisia. 17 out of 18 Tunisian treatment professionals that took the...

We are proud to announce the results of recent ICAP exams:

17 people from Tunisia and 20 people from Cameroon recently passed the ICAP I exam.  5 people from Abu Dhabi passed the ICAP II exam and 4 of this year's Humphrey Fellows passed the ICAP I exam.

Congratulations to all of these professionals with new credentials and those that have moved to the next level of professionalism.  Your work in the field of addiction is making an impact with individuals, families, and communities.  Thank you for your commitment!

For more information on credentialing and certification, visit www.GlobalCCC...

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 to create supportive work environments as well as provide guidance to employees on enhancing their own well-being.

The workbook covers:

• Why is a Work and Well-Being Guide for Addiction Professionals Needed?
• Common Workplace Stressors
• How Agencies Support Well-Being
• Self-Care Strategies

This guide is an updated version of ATTC's "Self-Care: A Guide...