Trauma-Lab Resources

Webinar I – “Breaking the Myths: Trauma, Addiction & What Science Says About It”

On May 28th, a well-attended webinar was held commemorating the Mental Health Awareness Month and TSAFI’s related campaign. Together with experts, the webinar dived into myths shared by members to debunk them with science, increasing knowledge and awareness on the impacts of trauma. 

Knowledge Bank

TSAFI Mental Health Month Campaign

During the Month May, TSAFI commemorated the Mental Health month in which myths from around the world, submitted by active participants, got debunked with science twice a week. If we remain silent about the myths, they continue to do harm to people as they might not feel save to ask for help or even receive inadequate support by their communities and/or service providers in their recovery pathways. The campaign has been shared on our Instagram – Click here to gain access! 

Reports

68th CND Recap Report

Rocio Suárez Ordoñez, Director of TSAFI, shares her observations from the 68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs in the following report. The report includes information on Trauma, why it matters, responses provided by the UNDOC during the informal dialogue, and her personal insights. 

Position Paper: Gender-Specific Treatment & Recovery 

The position paper, published by the WFAD Global Gender Committee, is an exhaustive document elaborating on women and addiction, the stigma they face, the risks, the concept of recovery, crosscutting issues, and ways forward to allow women with substance use disorders to receive the necessary services while reducing barriers to their treatment and recovery.

In 2024, the second version of the document was published during the 16-Days of Activism, including a chapter on Trauma. 

Access the position paper here. 

External Resources

Research: “The Power of Collaboration” Project

Suárez Ordoñez, R., Travis-Roberts J., Abi Hana, R., and Jones, H. published three articles focusing on trauma, which are summarised in the following paper. The articles are:

  • Mind the Gap: Global Survey Examining Access for Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Women.
  • Addressing the Gap: Global Survey Finds Urgent Need for Trauma Care in Women with Substance Use Disorders (SUD)
  • Digital Presence of Treatment Centers for Substance Use Disorders Around the World: Results from a Global Survey