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What is the issue? There is a substantial prevalence of drug use, particularly stimulants, among the clientele of sexual health services, and sexual health problems are common among persons treated for drug...

What is the issue The co-occurrence of substance use disorders with other mental health conditions (dual disorders) is very common, and these patients typically have more severe problems – clinically and psychosocially...

What is the issue? On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Since then, the virus has claimed millions of lives and has transformed nearly every aspect of...

Types of evidence Different types of evidence may be used in developing and implementing responses. This can include: evaluations of interventions, such as randomised controlled trials and other experimental designs or observational...

What are new opioids? New opioids are synthetic narcotic analgesics that have recently appeared on the drugs market, many of which are highly potent substances that can pose a life-threatening risk of...

What are benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepines are a widely prescribed group of medicines commonly used for treating anxiety seizures and insomnia. They are, however, sometimes used for other therapeutic purposes, including the treatment of...

What are performance- and image-enhancing drugs? Performance- and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs) are substances used to improve or change a person’s physical appearance, and/or increase their strength and sporting prowess. PIEDs form part...

What are synthetic cannabinoids? Synthetic cannabinoids (or synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists) is the name given to a diverse range of substances that act on the same brain receptors as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the...