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Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Εκπαιδευτικές συνεδρίες ICUDDR στο συνέδριο ISSUP στην Κένυα
Η Διεθνής Κοινοπραξία Πανεπιστημίων για τη Μείωση της Ζήτησης Ναρκωτικών (ICUDDR) πραγματοποίησε πολλαπλές συνεδρίες κατά τη διάρκεια της κοινής διάσκεψης και εργαστηρίου NACADA, ISSUP και Αφρικανικής Ένωσης για τη μείωση της ζήτησης...
Age‐Varying Effects of Cannabis Use Frequency and Disorder on Symptoms of Psychosis, Depression and Anxiety in Adolescents and Adults
A recent study, published in the Journal of Addiction, has examined the association of cannabis use, cannabis use disorder and symptoms of psychosis, depression and anxiety in an adolescent and adult sample. The researchers also examined...
Cognitive and Mindfulness‐Based Therapy for Adolescents with Co‐Occurring Post‐Traumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorder
Early life experiences of trauma are known to significantly increase the risk of substance use in adolescence and adulthood. It has been suggested that individuals may use alcohol or drugs as a means of temporarily relieving themselves from...
HIV Knowledge and Risk Behaviors among Drug Users in Three Vietnamese Mountainous Provinces
Abstract
Background
Globally, people who inject drugs are highly vulnerable to HIV transmission. Methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) programs are one of the most cost-effective mechanisms to substitute opioid use and improve the quality...
SPR 2019 Awards Nominations
The Society for Prevention Research are now accepting nominations for their 2019 Awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 28, 2019.
The 11 different awards are designed to recognize excellence in the areas consistent...
Πόρος NIDA: Οπιοειδή γεγονότα για εφήβους
Το Εθνικό Ινστιτούτο για την Κατάχρηση Ναρκωτικών δημοσίευσε έναν νέο πόρο για να παρέχει στους εφήβους ακριβείς πληροφορίες σχετικά με τα οπιοειδή.
Η δημοσίευση περιλαμβάνει μια επιλογή γεγονότων σχετικά με τα οπιοειδή, ένα τμήμα για τα...
ICUDDR Conference: Call for Proposals
The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) is soliciting proposals for presentations at its 4th Annual Conference.
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...
Podcast περιοδικού εθισμού - Ιανουάριος 2019
Το Addiction Journal Podcast μεταφέρει τον ακροατή στο περιεχόμενο της έκδοσης Ιανουαρίου του περιοδικού, επιλέγει και συζητά μερικά από τα σημαντικότερα σημεία και περιλαμβάνει συνεντεύξεις, οι οποίες έχουν διεξαχθεί με μερικούς από τους...
Monitoring the Future: Teleconference Recording
Dr Nora Volkow, NIDA Director, discusses the results of the 2018 Monitoring the Future survey during a teleconference which took place on December 17, 2018.
Monitoring the Future tracks drug use trends of 8th, 10th, and 12th-grade students...
Οι παράγοντες κινδύνου για το σύνδρομο νεογνικής αποχής
Πρόσφατες μελέτες που πραγματοποιήθηκαν από ερευνητές από το Πανεπιστήμιο Vanderbilt και το Πανεπιστήμιο Johns Hopkins εξέτασαν χαρακτηριστικά που συνδέονται με τον αυξημένο κίνδυνο NAS.
Οι ερευνητές διαπίστωσαν ότι τα αγόρια είναι πιο...
Graduate Programmes in Prevention Science
The Society for Prevention Research has compiled a list of Prevention Science graduate programmes.
Access to Care for People with Alcohol Use Disorder in France
Abstract
Introduction: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health concern worldwide. In France, only 10% of people with AUD (PWAUD) receive medical care. General practitioners (GP) are one of the main entry points for AUD care...
Adfam Survey: State of the Family Support Sector
Adfam is running an important survey to examine the state of drug and alcohol family support sector and provide important data for Adfam’s advocacy and influencing work.
Effectiveness Bank Analysis. REVISED: Strong Therapeutic Relationships Help Clients Get Where They Want to Be
Comprehensive review for the American Psychological Association concludes that the working relationship between clients and counsellors/therapists is one of the largest and most consistent determinants of outcomes. Includes practice...
Effectiveness Bank Analysis: ‘Therapist Know Thyself’
‘Therapist know thyself’ is the Socratic injunction strongly suggested by findings amalgamated for the American Psychological Association. Across all relevant studies, counsellors and therapists with the self-awareness and abilities to...
Overcoming Clinician and Parent Ambivalence: General Practitioners' Support of Children of Parents with Physical or Mental Illness and/or Substance Abuse
Children who are next of kin to parents with physical or mental illness and/or substance abuse need access to mental health support and several cost-effective interventions are available. Because most parents in the target group often...
Substance Use Disorders among Veterans
It is recognised that veterans are more likely to experience a range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, major depression, substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many individuals use substances as a coping...
Improvement in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders through Adopting Evidence-Based Practices in Pakistan
Background: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime’s 2014 survey estimated that there are 6.7 million Pakistanis aged 15-64 who are illegal substance users. In 2014, Pakistan’s drug treatment capacities remained insufficient to meet...
Βέλτιστες πρακτικές σε όλο το συνεχές της φροντίδας για τη θεραπεία της διαταραχής χρήσης οπιοειδών
Είναι ζωτικής σημασίας η θεραπεία για τα άτομα που ζουν με διαταραχή χρήσης οπιοειδών να είναι υψηλής ποιότητας και τεκμηριωμένη.
Το Καναδικό Κέντρο για τη Χρήση Ουσιών και τον Εθισμό δημοσίευσε μια νέα έκθεση με τίτλο «Βέλτιστες πρακτικές...
