Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders

The Global report on alcohol and health and substance use disorders outlines alcohol consumption, harm, policies, and treatment worldwide based on WHO data. Aligned with SDG health target 3.5, it focuses on preventing substance abuse and enhancing treatment capacities. The report emphasizes trends in alcohol consumption, disease burden, and global policy responses. It also assesses treatment components and proposes a service capacity index as an indicator for monitoring progress. Recommendations for international efforts to advance SDG health target 3.5 are provided for accelerating progress.