Due to the rising incidence of narcotics-related cases and associated crime, there is an urgent need to expand and strengthen alternatives to criminal activity. This concern was emphasized by Dr. Rogers Kasirye during the 28th UHRC Annual...
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This study represents the first qualitative research on stimulant use in the Republic of Croatia, offering valuable insights into the perspectives of hard-to-reach stimulant users. The aim is to better understand the needs of...
This paper presents the findings of an exploratory analysis of the health system and an integrated medical and psycho-social support primarily for HIV infected persons who inject drugs and persons who use drugs (PWID/PWUD HIV-patients). It...
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People with addictive behaviour and co-occurring mental illness represent a particularly vulnerable group whose treatment is often complicated. While the prevalence of these patients is high, the lack of research into this area...
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Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a major contributor to global disease burden, premature mortality, and social disruption. While international data demonstrate shifting trends in polysubstance use, evidence from the United...
A contribution by Jeff Lee from the ISSUP INEP Plus facilitators training course.
A specialist treatment provider for substance use disorder may have the skill to be a comprehensive care provider for substance use disorder but...
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The UNODC and WHO report Treatment and care for people with drug use disorders in contact with the criminal justice system: Alternatives to conviction or punishment examines how health-centred, evidence-based responses can be integrated...
This multicentre randomised controlled study evaluated a 3-year intersectoral intervention designed to reduce alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use among adolescents in a tri-border region of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The intervention...
The article explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is currently used — and could be used — in the field of addiction research and treatment. The authors note that AI (machine learning, data mining, predictive analytics) offers...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we understand and manage substance use disorders (SUDs). The following curated readings highlight current developments, practical applications, and ethical considerations for AI in this field...
