Double the number of opioid treatment programs—from 1,400 to 2,800—in the United States over the next three years: that was the main message from Mark Parrino, MPA, President of the American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Depend…

 The Government of Ukraine has announced that in 2017 it will fully finance from its budget the national opioid substitution therapy programme for people who use drugs, a key population in Ukraine that is at higher risk of HIV infection. Approx…

Language, religious and cultural barriers prevent many Nepalese drug addicts in the city from getting the vital help they need. (South China Morning Post, 19.11.2016) http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2047341/hong-kongs-…

Dr Laura Brandt is one of the winners of the 2016 EMCDDA scientific award. The prize, inaugurated in 2011 by the EMCDDA and its Scientific Committee, celebrates scientific writing and distinguishes high-quality research in the field of illicit drugs…

Addressing misuse and diversion of opioid substitution medication: guidance based on systematic evidence review and real-world experience. Wright N, D'Agnone O, Krajci P, Littlewood R, Alho H, Reimer J, Roncero C, Somaini L, Maremmani I. J Public…

Rethinking retention in treatment of opioid dependence - The eye of the beholder. Vogel M, Dürsteler KM, Walter M, Herdener M, Nordt C. Int J Drug Policy. 2016 Oct 24;39:109-113. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.2016.09.003. Abstract https://www.ncbi…