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The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Novel Vaccines against Morphine Heroin
SUMMARY
Drug addiction is one of the most important health problems worldwide. This pathology results in the death of about 500,000 individuals annually around the globe. Despite this scenario, the development of effective drug therapies...
Demographic and Mental Health Characteristics of Individuals who Present to Community Health Clinics with Substance Misuse
Abstract
Introduction:
Community health clinics (CHCs) are an opportune setting to identify and treat substance misuse. This study assessed the characteristics of patients who presented to a CHC with substance misuse.
Methods:
Perso...
The Opioid Epidemic: From Evidence to Impact
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
While prescription opioids serve an invaluable role for the treatment of cancer pain and pain at the end of life, their overuse for acute and chronic non-cancer pain as well as the increasing availability of heroin and...
Beyond Beds: The Vital Role of a Full Continuum of Psychiatric Care
Summary
Nearly 10 million individuals in the United States are estimated to live with a diagnosable psychiatric condition sufficiently serious to impair their personal, social and economic functioning. Hardly a day goes by without a study...
Determining Counselling Communication Strategies Associated with Successful Quits in the 'Stop Smoking Programme' in East London
Abstract
Objectives: To determine communication strategies associated with smoking cessation in the National Health Service community pharmacy Stop Smoking programme.
Setting: 11 community pharmacies in three inner east London boroughs.
...Cognitive Complexity of Clients and Counsellors during Motivation-Based Treatment for Smoking Cessation
Abstract
Objective: Motivational interviewing (MI) is a widely used and promising treatment approach for aiding in smoking cessation. The present observational study adds to other recent research on why and when MI works by investigating a...
Regressive or Progressive? The Effect of Tobacco Taxes in Ukraine
ABSTRACT
Tobacco taxes are usually considered regressive as the poorest individuals allocate larger shares of their budget towards the purchase of tobacco related products. However, because these taxes also discourage tobacco use, some of...
Ending the Opioid Crisis: A Practical Guide for State Policymakers
BACKGROUND
Although the opioid epidemic is a national issue, states shoulder the majority of the financial and social burden caused by addiction. Fortunately, there are many actions that states can take to effectively address the opioid...
Mouse Party - The Brain on Drugs
This interactive game lets you look into the brain of mice under the influence of different drugs. You can study the different brain mechanisms that are triggered with various common illicit substances.
Licit and Illicit Substance Use Patterns among University Students in Germany Using Cluster Analysis
Abstract
Background
The use of multiple licit and illicit substances plays an important role in many university students’ lives. Previous research on multiple substance use patterns of university students, however, often fails to examine...
Efficacy and Safety of Cannabinoid Oromucosal Spray for Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
Abstract
Background: The approval of 9-δ-tetrahydocannabinol and cannabidiol (THC:CBD) oromucosal spray (Sativex) for the management of treatment-resistant multiple sclerosis (MS) spasticity opened a new opportunity for many patients. The...
The Effectiveness of Injectable Extended-Release Naltrexone vs Daily Buprenorphine-Naloxone for Opioid Dependence
Key Points
Question: Are monthly intramuscular injections with extended-release naltrexone hydrochloride as effective as daily oral buprenorphine–naloxone hydrochloride in reducing the use of heroin and other illicit substances in newly...
Illicit Drug Use, Illicit Drug Use Disorders, and Drug Overdose Deaths in Metropolitan and Nonmetropolitan Areas — United States
Abstract
Problem/Condition: Drug overdoses are a leading cause of injury death in the United States, resulting in approximately 52,000 deaths in 2015. Understanding differences in illicit drug use, illicit drug use disorders, and overall...
Effectiveness Bank Drug Treatment Matrix: Going with the Grain; Organisation, Ethos and Harm Reduction
On-line course moves up to the level of the organisation and its influence on drug-related harm. Learn how in methadone clinics and needle exchanges, misguided ‘good intentions’ placed service users at risk. A possible rule of thumb emerges...
Neuspokojené potřeby léčby lidí s duševním zdravím a poruchami užívání návykových látek
V USA se méně než 10 % dospělých se souběžnými problémy s duševním zdravím a poruchami užívání návykových látek léčí s obojím. 50 % z nich se neléčí ani pro jedno.
To zdůrazňuje obrovský rozpor mezi prevalencí současně se vyskytujících...
The Brain Under Construction – A Window into the Developing Brain
The Brain Under Construction – A Window into the Developing Brain is a new debriefing paper by Mentor-Adepis. It forms part of a mini-series on the ‘Brain Under Construction’, which is geared towards helping professionals to better...
School-Based Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention – What Works?
School-Based Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention – What Works? is a new briefing paper published by Mentor-Adepis. It outlines several approaches that have been shown to work effectively, and issues cautions about those that have not...
Mental Health Training for Primary Health Care Workers and Implication for Success of Integration of Mental Health into Primary Care
Abstract
Background
Mental disorders remain a neglected public health problem in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), most people with mental disorders never receive effective care and there is a large treatment gap. In order to solve...
Social Media in the Classroom: An Experiential Teaching Strategy to Engage and Educate
Abstract
This article outlines an approach to engaging and educating college students through the use of social media. The project is designed for a substance use course at the college/university undergraduate level. However, it could be...
The Burden of Primary Liver Cancer and Underlying Etiologies from 1990 to 2015
Abstract
Importance: Liver cancer is among the leading causes of cancer deaths globally. The most common causes for liver cancer include hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and alcohol use.
Objective: To report...