All Resources for 'Research, Data & Evaluation'

The ASPIRE Standards: Taking a Step Towards Quality Assurance in Drug Prevention in France – A Case Study

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الملصقات
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Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Quality Assurance
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION:

In the favourable political climate of the mid-2010s, the standards for Assessment & Selection of Prevention programmes Issued from the Review of EDPQS (ASPIRE) were developed to support project planning in drug prevention.

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Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids

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الكتيبات
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Mental Health
Data
Partner Organisation

The report, "Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids 2024 Update," examines the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids, emphasizing their effects, efficacy, and the need for more rigorous research. Key...

A Reading List for Public health interventions within the criminal justice system

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Reading List
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Policy
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Public health interventions within the criminal justice system encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These interventions...

Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee

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Opinion piece, commentary
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Family
Mental Health
Policy
Law Enforcement
Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.

Pharmacotherapy Specialist Role in Rehabilitation Centres

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ISSUP Webinar
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Quality Assurance
ISSUP UAE presents its webinar on Pharmacotherapy Services in Rehabilitation Settings.

1st International Conference on Drug Research and Policy 2024

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المنشورات
Themes
Policy
Law Enforcement
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Present your work at the 1st International Conference on Drugs Research and Policy 2024!

The global approach to drugs and substance policy is a multifaceted challenge involving numerous nations and organizations. Many United Nations focal...

Prescribed safer supply during dual public health emergencies: a qualitative study examining service providers perspectives on early implementation

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الملصقات
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Quality Assurance
Public Health

Background: Over the past decade, drug-related overdoses have seen a significant rise both in North America and globally. The COVID-19 pandemic has further emphasised the urgent need for safer supply programs to replace unregulated...

Tools to implement measurement-based care (MBC) in the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD): toward a consensus

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الملصقات
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Quality Assurance

Abstract

Background

The prevalence and associated overdose death rates from opioid use disorder (OUD) have dramatically increased in the last decade. Despite more available treatments than 20 years ago, treatment access and high...

Tobacco use and behaviour among South African adolescents and young adults: systematic review and meta-analysis

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الملصقات
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Quality Assurance

Abstract

Objective Tobacco use, particularly the initiation of smoking during adolescence and young adulthood, represents a significant public health concern in South Africa. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive review of published...

شارك المعرفة: يمكن لأعضاء جمعية ISSUP النشر في مشاركة المعرفة – التسجيل أو الإشتراك في عضوية