The @UNODC Friends in Focus Training of Trainers wraps up in Montenegro! Youth are trained to be: ➡️ Key players in prevention, Meaningfully engaged, Building resilience in themselves & peers 👏 Big kudos to our Peer Trainers! Supported by🇮🇹,&🇲🇪 @nvocazas & Ministry of Education

.@UNODC’s Friends in Focus expands across SEE training youth to lead peer-to-peer drug prevention efforts in Montenegro. Youth are learning to facilitate skill-based prevention sessions & empower their peers. Supported by 🇮🇹 & local partners 🇲🇪 @nvocazas & Ministry of Education.

It's International #OverdoseAwarenessDay. #Opioid dependence is not a self-acquired bad habit but a complex #MentalHealth condition. 👉 https://t.co/ZjGu7phpCW

#Opioid use can lead to ☠️ due to the effects of opioids on parts of the brain which regulate breathing. An opioid overdose can be identified by a combination of signs incl.: 👁️ pinpoint pupils 😴 unconsciousness 🫁 difficulties breathing https://t.co/ZjGu7phpCW

Death following #opioid overdose is preventable if the person receives basic life support & the timely ⏱️administration of the drug naloxone, an antidote to opioids that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose if administered in time. Here are tips for first responders:

Mental health disorders can increase the risk of developing #druguse disorders & vice versa #Health #comorbidities among ppl w/#druguse disorders are common & #treatment remains limited On #WorldMentalHealthDay & everyday @UNODC_PTRS advocates 4 #quality #DUD & #MHD #treatment

Ppl w/ #druguse disorders & associated #MentalHealth disorders in prison settings r at risk of developing unhealthy coping mechanisms It is crucial 2 promote the same standards of #treatment & #care as for ppl in the general population #WorldMentalHealthDay #MandelaRules

Mental health begins with support. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, UNODC’s #ListenFirst shows how listening, caring & guiding children fosters resilience and protects their wellbeing in the long run. 🌱 📖 Explore resources: https://t.co/8uTTfJmZR8

On #WorldMentalHealthDay & every day join @UNODC_PTRS in promoting integrated approaches on #MentalHealth & #SubstanceUse in #humanitarian emergencies See how @UNODC @Refugees & @WHO as part of @iascch help humanitarian workers to respond effectively: https://t.co/HSBA3UN9sn

This #WorldMentalHealthDay,let’s remember: 💡Resilience can be nurtured & strengthened 🤝Support makes a difference 🌍Communities can change lives Through UNODC's Friends in Focus,youth are helping their peers protect their 🧠 health&prevent substance use. https://t.co/fIWiaQ9Nhd

NEW: The #MentalHealth of Nurses and Doctors survey reveals a sobering reality: 1 in 3 doctors and nurses in Europe report symptoms consistent with anxiety or depressive disorders. Behind these numbers are exhausted professionals facing long hours, workplace violence, and job

Mental health & prevention go hand in hand. On #WorldMentalHealthDay, UNODC reaffirms its commitment through #DAPC grant projects that protect wellbeing, reduce vulnerabilities & foster safer communities. From youth, to youth! 📖 Learn more: https://t.co/WVw4wxMz16

A comprehensive and #integrated approach for people with #druguse disorders is necessary to address the complexity of each individual effectively Inclusive #care leads to stronger #communities, particularly in #humanitarian #emergencies #WorldMentalHealthDay

Today at the CND Thematic Discussion, countries are addressing health challenges linked to drug use. From gaps in treatment and rising drug-related deaths to new psychoactive substances and access to controlled medicines, today's discussion seeks global solutions.

Afternoon topic: Drug treatment and health services falling short of meeting needs Only 1 in 12 people with drug use disorders access treatment Women face added barriers Watch: https://t.co/hj1xp13H80

I was pleased to open today’s #CND68 Thematic Discussions. As Member States follow-up on last year’s review of the 2019 Ministerial Declaration, collaboration across all sectors - tech, civil society & governments - is key to tackling the world drug problem.

📢 Day 1 – Session 2 (Today) 🕒 15:00 – 18:00 Drug Treatment & Health Services Falling Short of Meeting Needs; Increase in Deaths Related to Drug Use 📺 Watch live: https://t.co/KACbeTMdXN #IntDUDTXStandards #SOSInitiative #EndOverdose

@UNODC @CandiceWelsch @jna_tettey @wmaaloufun @Karen_Peters1

🚨 LIVE today from Vienna! The #CND Thematic Discussions kick off with a focus on strengthening public health responses to drug use. 🕙 Session 1 (30 Sept, 10:00–13:00): ➡️ Prevention as a Core Element of the Public Health Response 📺 Watch here:

💡 Prevention is not just education—it's investment. 🧠 Every $1 spent on drug prevention saves up to $10 in social, health & justice costs. 📍On 30 Sept, #CND2025 will spotlight prevention as a public health priority. @UNODC_PTRS @WHO