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Drugs (psychoactive) - World Health Organization (WHO) The use of psychoactive drugs without medical supervision is associated with significant health risks and can lead to the development of drug use disorders Drug use disorders, particularly when untreated, increase morbidity and mortality risks for individuals, can trigger substantial suffering and lead to impairment in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important
WHO Drug Information About WHO Drug Information WHO Drug Information is a quarterly journal providing an overview of topics relating to medicines development and regulation which is targeted to a wide audience of health professionals and policy makers Launched in 1987, WHO Drug Information communicates the latest international news and trends to regulatory agencies, academic and training institutions, researchers
UN Commission approves WHO recommendations to place psychoactive . . . Following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has decided to place five new psychoactive substances and one medicine under international control
WHO updates list of drug-resistant bacteria most threatening to human . . . The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its updated Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, featuring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria grouped into critical, high and medium categories for prioritization
Tobacco - World Health Organization (WHO) Tobacco fact sheet from WHO providing key facts and information on surveillance, second-hand smoke, quitting, picture warnings, ad bans, taxes, WHO response
Access to Medicines and Health Products How WHO works to prevent drug misuse, reduce harm and improve safe access to medicines to combat the public health dimension of the world drug problem In 2016, the UN reaffirmed the need for a multi-sectoral approach to the health-related dimensions of the world drug problem Accordingly, WHO plays a pivotal and unique role in addressing the public health and human rights dimensions of this
Treating malaria - World Health Organization (WHO) Each year, more than 600 000 people die of malaria – a treatable disease The primary objective of treatment is to ensure the rapid and complete elimination of the parasites causing the disease from a patient’s bloodstream in order to prevent an uncomplicated case of malaria from progressing to severe disease or death Effective treatment reduces transmission of the infection to others and
Alcohol, Drugs and Addictive Behaviours The Unit works globally to improve health and well-being of populations by articulating, promoting, supporting and monitoring evidence-informed policies, strategies and interventions to reduce the burden associated with alcohol, drugs and addictive behaviours