Prevention

Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use. 

Washington State University PhD in Prevention Science

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In 2012, Washington State University became the first to offer a PhD in Prevention Science. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students both (a) receive broad, interdisciplinary training in the area of prevention science; and (b)...

Webinar on the World Drug Report 2020

Video and audio recordings
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This webinar features a presentation of the World Drug Report 2020 by Thomas Pietschmann (UNODC Research Section), one of the authors of the report.

World Hepatitis Day 2020

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World Hepatitis Day is commemorated each year on 28 July to enhance awareness of viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes a range of health problems, including liver cancer. There are five main strains of the hepatitis...

Treatnet Family - Training Packages

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The Treatnet Family training package was developed as part of the UNODC Treatnet training strategy to support Member States in their efforts to provide evidence-based drug use disorder treatment and care. Treatnet Family contributes...

Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series

ISSUP Webinar
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The first session of ISSUP Nigeria's Knowledge Update Series took place on Thursday 30th July 2020. It focused on experiences and challenges in delivering drug demand reduction interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity building on evidence-based substance abuse prevention and treatment interventions, and the way forward.