Addiction is a complex topic and one that is difficult to really portray realistically. There are many TV shows and movies that have tried, and failed to capture its complexity with honesty and depth, ...
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 ...
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.
Publications of the World Health Organization Home / Publications / Overview / Canada: A List of Essential Prescription Drugs and Related Products-Initial Recommendation 2025 (English)
This report presents the first World Health Organization (WHO) analysis of antifungal agents in preclinical and clinical development. It covers systemic antifungal drugs in development worldwide, including label extension and repurposed products, and critically evaluates how well the current pipeline addresses infections caused by WHO fungal priority pathogens.
Alcohol and drugs are specifically mentioned under health target 3.5: “Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance use, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol”.
MSN: 'The Long Road Home' explores Cash family's generational drug addiction (movie review)
'The Long Road Home' explores Cash family's generational drug addiction (movie review)
Content Warning: The following article contains discussions of drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction. Addiction has long been a distinctly devastating subject to capture in film. Some of the best ...