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Latest archive from WHO offers a collection of of all data related to drug-dependence at a single source

Content Editor: Dr. Ismail Rifai

June 9, 2023 at 5:58:13 PM

Health information; Drugs and psychoactive substances; WHO; Drug dependence

Content Editor:  Dr. Ismail Rifai
  • WHO’s ECDD has developed a repository comprising over 450 substances which contains information and reports on new psychoactive substances and medicines, for medical and scientific use. 

  • Expert Committee on Drug Dependence (ECDD) is constituted of an independent group of experts in the field of psychoactive drugs and medicine

  • It is an important resource for policymakers and health professionals to increase their awareness of abuse, harm, and dependence on psychoactive substances

  • This could also assist in improving the detection of substances and clinical treatment of overdose, and other related negative health consequences of drug use

  • Link to the repository - https://ecddrepository.org/

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