The 65th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs has successfully held 14-18 of March in the host country Austria, in Vienna International Centre. In response to the latest development of Covid-19 pandemic, the proposed organizational arrangements of CND were drafted to be conducted in a hybrid format, offered to participate virtually.
The in-person participation has limited to a number of delegates from United Nations Member State, UN Entities, IGOs and NGOs in consultative status with ECOSOC. Concurrent with the plenary session, WFAD co-organized seven side-event, highlighted various development within drug disorder, practices and needs. WFAD is delighted to have been apart of these side event alongside our co-organisers and for the opportunities to engage our members in knowledgeable events.
Data Driven Prevention Programmes For Families
On the Monday the 14 of March, this side event with the support of Rotarian Action Group for Addiction Prevention (RAG AP) provided data driven prevention programmes. The speakers encourage family prevention action and best practices was presented , as well as a toolkit to measure social impact of prevention programmes and projects of addiction behaviours.
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Social Support Experiences on Homeless People Who Use Drugs
Tuesday March 16th, this side event touched on the social support programs for homeless people, positive results and mutual benefits of the cooperation within local, regional and international organisations to integrate homeless drug users. The event closed of by addressing the experience and positive impact of Celebrate Recovery Project in the Balkans.
Challenging Stigma Around Addiction and Recovery – Strength-based Approaches
The event held March 16th explored and provided examples of mechanisms of social capital to support people in recovery, such as the importance of reintegration, community, and management of self-stigma. The event wants to challenge stigma and brings together science and lived experiences.
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Drug Endangered Children: Identification and Program Success Stories
This side event held Thursday March 17th demonstrated examples of how to identify a drug endangered child connected to a parents or adult that misuses drugs. It highlighted programs that defend youth against possible abuse and empower them to make decisions based on physical and mental health wellness. Identifying at risk youth requires cultural knowledge, understanding, awareness, and empathy.
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Global Risks of Cannabis Commercialisation
This side event was held on March 17th, speakers highlighted marketing strategies targeting women, the old and new alcohol and cannabis industry that is normalising and changing the culture of the use of cannabis. Exposing the invisible trends of the market and addressing the need for awareness and gender-centred policies.
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Cannabis new Prevention Policies Between Myths and Facts
Held on the Friday March 18th, this side event uncovered the Icelandic Prevention Model, why it is a unique case and the lessons that can be learn from their strategies. The session highlighted prevention from a scientific perspective and risky behaviour that can lead to substance use disorder.
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People in recovery and stigma. Barriers and strengths in their pathways
On Friday the 18th March, lived experiences and studies concerning stigma and social inclusion of people in recovery was presented in this side event. Effective interventions that supports people in their path to recovery was analysed and discussed.
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