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ISSUP presents its webinar on the science behind self-care. This webinar discusses the science of self-care, why it important, and how it works physiologically and neurologically.

Abstract

Importance  The first government-sanctioned overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in the US opened in New York City (NYC) in November 2021 amid concerns that they may increase crime and disorder, representing a significant political...

Abstract

Objective To evaluate the impact of state supported overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution (OEND) programs on rates of opioid related death from overdose and acute care utilization in Massachusetts.

Design Interrupted...

Online Dispensaries: Minors' Ease of Access to Marijuana

 

A recently published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics has shed light on the concerning ease with which minors can purchase marijuana through...

The Many Paths to Wellness: Explore Chapter 5 in "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health," which defines the concept of recovery from substance use disorders and reviews methods used by...

This 35-minute module focuses on how primary care providers can navigate the changing landscape of opioid use disorder in relation to synthetic opioids.

One major contributor to the public opinion of drugs and people who use them is the media, whose coverage of these topics consistently uses negative imagery and language. This narrative review of the literature and American media on the dehumanization of illegal drugs and the people who use them provides a perspective on the components of dehumanization in each case and explores the consequences of dehumanization on health, law, and society.

Driving under the influence (DUI) of psychoactive substances is an issue of paramount concern in both public health and the criminal justice system. It affects millions of Americans yearly, and while there is extensive research on DUI among...

Authors: Mohammad Jalali, PhD
Harvard University
Wayne Wakeland, PhD
Portland State University

Abstract:
The opioid crisis is one of the most pressing public health issues in the U.S. today. Opioid overdoses are the proverbial “tip of the...

ISSUP, ICUDDR, and IntNSA invite you to their recently concluded collaborative webinar for World Diabetes Day 2023

Youth Healthy Lifestyle Behavior Quiz for Reaching

Optimal Mental & Physical Wellbeing: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1117/8352/files/Youth_Healthy_Lifestyle_Behavior_Quiz_for_Reaching.pdf?v=1692797931

Parent Healthy Lifestyle...

Overview

This Sharing Session was part one of a two-part series focusing on helping HEAL addiction researchers use language, imagery, and storytelling in respectful ways that engage all stakeholders. 

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Abstract

Importance  Alcohol consumption rates have been increasing among women in the US, which may affect mortality rates and sex gaps. Therefore, conducting a comprehensive assessment of sex differences in alcohol-related deaths is...

تجريدي

أهمية  يمكن تقديم دواء لاضطراب استخدام المواد الأفيونية (MOUD) (على سبيل المثال ، البوبرينورفين والنالتريكسون) في الرعاية الأولية ، ولكن توجد عوائق أمام التنفيذ.

الهدف  لتقييم تدخل التنفيذ على مدى سنوات 2 لاستكشاف الخبرات ووجهات...

تجريدي

اهداف 

الزيلازين هو ناهض α2 المنتشر بشكل متزايد في إمدادات المخدرات غير المشروعة. كانت أهدافنا هي جمع المعلومات حول الزيلازين من خلال وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي من الأشخاص الذين يتعاطون المخدرات (PWUDs). على وجه التحديد ، سعينا...

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مناقشة

على الرغم من الإرشادات التي توصي ب MOUD ، تلقى ما يقرب من 1 من كل 5 بالغين مصابين بعود في العام الماضي أي MOUD. علاوة على ذلك ، كانت بعض المجموعات أقل احتمالا لتلقي MOUD ، ولا سيما البالغين السود والنساء والعاطلين عن العمل وأولئك...