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April 2025 Newsletter

WHO has developed a new resource that has the potential to impact nursing education worldwide. Educating medical and nursing students to provide mental health, neurological and substance use care: A practical guide for pre-service education provides a practical framework for enhancing first-degree

In this recorded webinar, participants will learn about the SOLID project, a successful example of collaboration among academe, researchers, and non-government organizations on strengthening social work, addressing drug treatment, infectious diseases, and helping people deprived of liberty due to dr

This month, SAMHSA is celebrating the first national Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month. SAMHSA is using this month to highlight resources that connect people to the support, treatment and care they deserve. Find help here: samhsa.gov/observances/treatmentmonth

The Behavioral Health Care Access Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) Populations report highlights findings from the 2023 SAMHSA publication Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health on the elevated rates of substance use

The plenary sessions from ISAM 2023 Marrakesh are now available! These plenary sessions cover a range of topics including dual disorders, public health and addiction, Alternatives to Incarceration, and many others. You can view the sessions both at the included YouTube playlist, as well as from the

This facts sheet provides an overview of housing models that support the recovery and well-being of individuals struggling with substance abuse and/or mental health conditions. The two types of housing highlighted offer different approaches: Recovery Housing focuses on substance-free environmen

This fact sheet, developed by SAMHSA, focuses on addressing stigma and promoting recovery support for individuals with substance use and mental health conditions within court, corrections, and reentry settings. It highlights the impact of stigma, including the barriers created by systemic and intern

This resource document highlights the critical role of high-quality data in behavioral healthcare, addressing challenges in consistency and relevance within SAMHSA’s SUPTRS BG program. It provides strategies, best practices, and a self-assessment tool to help states improve data collection and

This document, provided by SAMHSA, describes the use of Mobile Medication Units (MMUs) and Mobile Health Clinics (MHCs) to expand access to opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment. It highlights how these mobile units improve access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), harm reduction services,

This document, provided by SAMHSA, focuses on the use of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) as an effective treatment for justice-involved individuals reentering the community. It addresses the heightened overdose risks and highlights the importance of providing MOUD in correctional settings

This resource guide from SAMHSA discusses youth suicide prevention among at-risk groups. This resource guides readers on identifying and implementing evidence-based programs, many of which address substance use as well as suicide/mental health. It also lists examples of various interventions and pro

The following journal article compares the effectiveness of Rhythmic Engagement Therapy (RET) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in managing relapse among individuals with substance use disorders. This research was conduct in Nigeria and the findings are published in the paper with guidance on

This resource contains nuanced photos related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs hosted by The Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs that are in the public domain. By avoiding inadvertently glorify the subject of alcohol and drug use, the collection is suited for social media postings, visu

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Dr. Silvia Morales-Chainé An increase in drug use and mental health problems have been reported in low- and middle-income countries; however, the intervention gap is still wide in Mexico. This study describes the evide

This site, focused on Recovery and Recovery Support, includes guiding principles, dimensions of recovery, resources for training and technical assistance, a newsroom, and more.

Authors: Nadine Harker, Lize Weich, Goodman Sibeko, Fergus Ashburner, Shaheema Allie, and Rehana Kader This article discusses the successes, challenges, and possible next steps regarding the implementation of a post-graduate diploma in addictions (PGDIP) and the Universities of Cape Town and St

From the 2024 Global Conference held in Thessaloniki, Greece.  Author: Dr. Anna Tsiboukli This paper focuses on the development of undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in drug addiction treatment and prevention within Greek Universities. It discusses the rather late development of un

From the 2024 Global Conference held in Thessaloniki, Greece.  Author: Dr. Fernando Salazar Prevention of the use of psychoactive substances in schools is still widely addressed by providing information on the risks of substance use, usually with untrained external actors to schools, and with p

From the 2024 Global Conference held in Thessaloniki, Greece.  Author: Dr. Fernando Salazar Objective: Evaluate the adaptation and fidelity to the UPC of the Higher Technician in Prevention Career in Paraguay. Rationale: The need for professionals for the implementation of prevention interventi

From the 2024 Global Conference held in Thessaloniki, Greece.  Author: Dr. Diep Nguyen Introduction This scoping review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the accomplishments and areas requiring improvement in the Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) program in Vietnam after 15 year

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Mr. Manish Kumar Since 1984-85, SPYM has been actively involved in addressing Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Capacity Building at a national level across India. This presentation reviews the many effectiv

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Dr. Maria Carmen Sanchez de Molinas This presentation will review the challenges and opportunities faced in implementing the CHILD training in South America and provide lessons learned and tips for those who aim to replicate this

From the 2024 Global Conference, held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Dr. Maria Eugenia Fernandez In Uruguay, there is a shortage of trained professionals in drug prevention, intervention, and resolution of drug-related issues, particularly among health personnel in domains such as rehabilitation, p