67th Session of the CND
Find up to date matters related to the 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotics Drugs (CND) here.
A Global Recovery Conversation: The Inclusive Recovery Cities Initiative
This initiative aims to foster communities where recovery from addiction is not only visible and celebrated but also integrated into the fabric of society, enhancing citizenship and mutual support.
Brain-Based Tools for Parenting
Brain-Based Tools for Parenting teaches family professionals, parents and caregivers how to utilize the best parenting practices for attunement, co-regulation, and building executive functioning skills.
Marijuana use in any form linked to higher risk of heart attack or stroke
A new study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack or stroke, even if the person had no existing heart conditions and did not smoke or vape tobacco.
Two Emerging Drug Alerts: Tianeptine “Gas Station Heroin” and Injectable Liquid Fentanyl
The landscape of substance use is constantly evolving due to the introduction of new and potent drugs into the illicit drug supply and diversion of regulated pharmaceutical products.
Global Public Health Threat: Injectable Liquid Fentanyl
This situation is extremely concerning as such diversion could introduce fentanyl into drug markets that are not accustomed to illicit opioid use or exacerbate current crises, such as in the U.S.
The Escalating Youth Overdose Crisis in America
In 2022, roughly 22 innocent kids died each week from a drug overdose, equivalent to the size of a classroom full of students.
Fostering Impact: A Glimpse into Prevention Advocacy Day 2024 at the Florida State Capitol
Drug Free America Foundation, in collaboration with Community Coalition Alliance (CCA), and the Florida Alliance for State Advocacy (FASA), organized Prevention Advocacy Day 2024 at the Florida State Capitol.
Global Call for Action – Global Position Paper on Recovery
We invite you to participate in sharing the inaugural global consensus paper on recovery, and extend an invitation from the research team, including Dr. David Best, David Patton, Boro Goic, and Mulka Nisic, to disseminate and endorse the Global Position Paper on Recovery (GPPR).
CND Side Event Application Now Open
The application to organize side events during the Regular Session (18-22 March) opens Monday, 15 January at midnight CET and closes 26 January.
