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Patterns of remission from alcohol dependence in the United Kingdom: results from an online panel general population survey
Background
Previous research has demonstrated that remissions from alcohol use disorders can occur without accessing treatment. The current study explored the prevalence of such untreated remissions in the UK and further, examined the...
Experts’ views on how to design a tobacco control fund in the UK
Abstract
Objective To explore expert views on the potential value, and approaches to establishing and administering a tobacco control fund in the UK.
Design Semistructured interviews and follow-up discussion groups.
Subjects Twenty...
Correction: Interdisciplinary collaboration in the treatment of alcohol use disorders in a general hospital department: a mixed-method study
Background
Interdisciplinary collaborations (i.e., where various disciplines work coordinated and interdependently toward shared goals) are stated to yield higher team effectiveness than multidisciplinary approaches (i.e., where various...
Substance use and homelessness
This research explored changes in the tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use of people experiencing homelessness in the UK. Particularly, the researchers examined the following questions:
- what are the characteristics of people with...
Characterising smoking and smoking cessation attempts by risk of alcohol dependence: A representative, cross-sectional study of adults in England between 2014-2021
Summary
Background
There is a strong shared association between smoking tobacco and drinking alcohol. This study aimed to compare smoking prevalence and smoking characteristics in drinkers who were versus were not at risk of alcohol...
Assessing the Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the UK
In a new study, led by a team at the University of Salford, evidence has been found to suggest fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a significant issue among the population, likely to be as common as autism, despite being rarely...
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Nová koncepce krátkých intervencí pro alkohol: Směrem k paradigmatu vhodnému pro jednadvacáté století?
Abstraktní
Pozadí: Již neexistuje podpora pro myšlenku, že krátké intervenční programy mohou samy o sobě smysluplně přispět ke zlepšení zdraví obyvatelstva v souvislosti s alkoholem. V důsledku toho sílí volání po zásadních inovacích a...
Randomizovaná, dvojitě zaslepená studie zkoumající vztah mezi traumatem v raném dětství a odměňujícími účinky morfinu
The Role of Nutrition in Addiction Recovery
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Examining the Profile of High-Potency Cannabis and its Association with Severity of Cannabis Dependence
Abstract
Background
Cannabis use is decreasing in England and Wales, while demand for cannabis treatment in addiction services continues to rise. This could be partly due to an increased availability of high-potency cannabis.
Metho...
Decisions to Use E‐cigarettes or Behavioural Support to Quit Tobacco
Tobacco contains nicotine, which is highly addictive and can cause dependence. Although many people understand the negative health consequences of smoking for themselves and those around them, cutting down or stopping smoking can be highly...
Socioekonomické nerovnosti při poskytování krátkých intervencí pro kouření a nadměrné pití: Zjištění z průřezového průzkumu domácností v Anglii
Abstraktní
Cíle: Krátké intervence (BI) pro kouření a rizikové pití jsou účinné a nákladově efektivní politické přístupy ke snížení škod způsobených alkoholem, které se v současné době používají v primární péči v Anglii; o jejich...
A Rapid Systematic Review of What We Know about Alcohol Use Disorders and Brief Interventions in the Criminal Justice System
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Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to review the evidence of alcohol use disorders within the different stages of the criminal justice system in the UK. Furthermore it reviewed the worldwide evidence of alcohol brief interventions...
Smoking During Pregnancy , Stigma and Secrets
There is significant evidence to suggest that smoking while pregnant is harmful to the baby increases the risk of miscarriage, and premature birth. The Statistics on smoking, England: 2018 compendium report shows that in 2017-18, 10.8% of...
Managing Alcohol-Related Attendances in Emergency Care: Can Diversion to Bespoke Services Lessen the Burden?
Abstract
Acute alcohol intoxication (AAI) has a long history of burdening emergency care services. Healthcare systems around the world have explored a variety of different services that divert AAI away from EDs to better manage their...
Adversity, Cannabis Use and Psychotic Experiences
Abstract
Background
There is robust evidence that childhood adversity is associated with an increased risk of psychosis. There is, however, little research on intervening factors that might increase or decrease risk following...
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