Priorities for addressing substance use disorder in humanitarian settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Populations affected by humanitarian emergencies are vulnerable to substance (alcohol and other drug) use disorders, yet treatment and prevention services are scarce. Delivering substance use disorder treatment services in humanitarian settings is hampered by limited guidance around the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of substance use disorder treatment programs. This study aims to identify and prioritize key gaps and opportunities for addressing substance use disorder in humanitarian settings.

Methods

UNODC convened a consultation meeting (n = 110) in coordination with UNHCR and WHO and administered an online survey (n = 34) to, thirteen program administrators and policymakers, eleven service providers, nine researchers, and one person with lived expe

SUBMITTER: Greene MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8460183 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature