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Improving Maternal Outcomes with Methadone High-dose Stabilization and 72hour Dispensing in the Setting of Fentanyl Use

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Prevention
Treatment
Recovery Support
Disparities remain prevalent for individuals with OUD in perinatal care settings in the United States, and the ability to access and express full health potential is limited for individuals who use drugs when they are not provided with standard and lifesaving care throughout their pregnancy.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

lmplementing MyAIM™ as a Smartphone-based App Intervention for Youth Stimulant Use in a Middle-Income Country: Challenges and Proposed Solutions

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Prevention
The rise of stimulant use is a global concern as highlighted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). This is especially true for Southeast Asian nations where there has been steady increase in stimulant seizures yearly. Although interventions for stimulant use are present, access to them remains an issue.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Application of the Theoretical Domains Framework on Substance Use Services: A Scoping Review

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Prevention
Treatment
Access to evidence-based practices (EBP) in substance use prevention and treatment programs remains a challenge despite systematic efforts toward dissemination. The delay in the integration of EBP results in costly and substandard quality of care. A key to promoting its uptake is to understand the determinants that influence the implementation of addiction programs.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Outcomes Of The Family Empowerment Program - An Online Therapy For Rural Australians Caring For Someone With A Substance Problem

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Family-Based
Treatment
Telehealth
This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of The Family Empowerment Program- an online delivery of the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) intervention improving the psychological wellbeing and coping resources of Concerned Significant Others (CSOs) of people with substance problems and living in rural and remote Australia.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Safeguarding the Demographic Bonus: BNN's Prevention Strategy for Children, Youth, and Communities

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Prevention
Community-Based
Youth and Adolescents
Indonesia is currently in a demographic bonus period, where the majority of the population is of productive age. This window expected to peak by 2030 oKers a historic opportunity for national advancement. However, realizing this potential depends heavily on the capacity of the younger generation to stay healthy, productive, and free from the threat of drug abuse.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

From Urgency to Impact: Advancing Prevention Science to Address Global Challenges in Polysubstance Use and Behavioral Health Disparities

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Prevention
As the global landscape of substance use continues to evolve—with the rise of polysubstance misuse, increasing commercialization of addictive products, and persistent behavioral health inequities—there is an urgent need to innovate, integrate, and sustain effective prevention approaches.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Assets Coming Together for Adolescents and Young Adult Health and Wellness (ACT NOW!!!): Engaging Community Actors in a Mapping Exercise to Bridge the Gap Between Drug Prevention Science and Practice

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Prevention
ACT NOW!!! is a community drug prevention initiative rooted in an asset mapping exercise that serves as a foundation for identifying effective intervention strategies. The presentation emphasizes leveraging insights gained from this mapping to form a coalition dedicated to executing four intervention programs...
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Dynamic Anti-Drug Strategies for Sustainable Community-Based Prevention for Children of Drug Users

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Prevention
The increasing challenge of drug abuse necessitates innovative strategies for effective prevention. The ALAB-BBM program introduces a dynamic anti-drug mechanism aimed at developing community-based prevention programs for children of persons who use drugs (PWUDs). This approach combines data-driven decision-making, community engagement, and adaptive interventions to create sustainable impacts.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Combat Drug Abuse and Trafficking in Indonesian High-Risk Areas

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Community-Based
Addiction
Indonesia faces a persistent and complex challenge from drug abuse and illicit trafficking, a situation the government has declared a national emergency. The archipelagic nation's unique geography and socio-economic dynamics contribute significantly to its vulnerability, making it a critical focus for comprehensive intervention strategies.
Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Perceived impacts of North Americas first de-medicalised safer supply program

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Substances
Public Health

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A non-medicalized safer supply model called a “Compassion Club” has recently been evaluated. The model involved providing rigorously tested and accurately labeled illicit substances to members at cost. Operating for 14 months in...

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Using Social Media to Promote Life Skills Among Adolescents: A Debate on Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications for Health and Education

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Media-Based
Youth and Adolescents
Mental Health

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The digitalization of society blurs the boundaries between the analog and digital worlds, providing opportunities such as telemedicine and global connectivity. However, it also introduces risks, including cyberbullying, addiction...

Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -

Rapid Adaptation to Prevent Drug Use (RAPD): protocol of a pilot randomized trial to enhance the impact of an evidence-based intervention for youth

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Substances

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Drug use trends among youth change rapidly, making it difficult for experts to respond quickly. Delays in addressing these issues can lead to preventable health problems and deaths. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for...

Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -
Rapid Adaptation to Prevent Drug Use (RAPD): protocol of a pilot randomized trial to enhance the impact of an evidence-based intervention for youth.

Feasibility Study of Linking Anonymous Data of Children in Longitudinal School-Based Prevention Research

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Scientific article
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Prevention
School-Based
Populations
Children, Adolescents and Youth Women LGBTQ+
Partner Organisation
ADDICTOLOGY Journal

INTRODUCTION: Longitudinal prevention research in adolescents often involves sensitive data collection, necessitating anonymity. Self-Generated Identification Codes (SGICs) have emerged as a tool for linking anonymous data while preserving...

AddictologyIssue 2/2024
Submitted by Rasha Abi Hana -

Day 3, 09:00 - 10:30, ICUDDR, State of Science Across the Spectrum of Substance Use

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ISSUP Event
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Prevention
Treatment
Recovery Support
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ICUDDR

Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024

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The field of drug demand reduction is ever-evolving, particularly in the era of the increasing penetration of synthetic drugs into the global market, necessitating the...

Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

Text Messages Conveying Parental Drinking Limits: A Potential Avenue for Preventing and Reducing Alcohol Use in College Students

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Family-Based
Health Promotion

Previous studies have shown that when students perceive their parents set strict limits on underage drinking, they tend to consume less alcohol. However, the best ways to communicate these limits effectively remain unclear. To explore this...

Submitted by Hala Najm -

Day 3, 14:00 - 15:30, ICUDDR, Global Approaches in Substance Use Prevention , Treatment and Recovery: Insights from Vietnam, East Africa and the Madives

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Prevention
Treatment
Recovery Support

Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024. 

Moderator: Dr. Rehana Kader (⚑ South Africa) - SA ICUDDR

Presentations:

Duc Nguyen - Evolution of Vietnam's Strategies in Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery: A Two-Decade...

Submitted by Luciana Bruno -

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