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Rasha Abi Hana

An Only Child versus a Child with a Sibling: Difference In Perfectionism and the Big Five Personality Traits

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 16 October 2025
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POPROCKÁ, R. , DOLEJŠ, M.

INTRODUCTION: Declining fertility and rising numbers of only children necessitate understanding their specific characteristics. The main objective of the present research study is to map the area of sibling constellations. It focuses on perfectionism and the Big Five personality traits.

 

METHODS: Online data were collected from 1,384 Slovak participants aged 15-74 (133 only children, 1,251 with siblings) using the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) and the Big Five Inventory (BFI 10). MannWhitney U tests compared groups, with effect sizes (AUC) calculated. Spearman’s...

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Developing a Holistic and Inclusive Competency Framework for the Addiction Workforce: Insights from a Transdisciplinary Team of Addiction Professionals

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 16 October 2025
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Ramalho, R., Volfová, A., Lososová, A., Folch-Sanchéz, D., Braddick, F., Seabra, P., Chaudhary, N. I., Choudhury, S., Geert, D., Ghosh, A., Cruz, D., Hasanović, A., Ignjatova, L., Kepa, K., Kiburi, S. K., Jerkovic, D., Lamsal, P., Okulicz-Kozaryn, K., Rafei, P., Sadruddin, M. M., … Kurcevič, E. (2025). Developing a holistic and inclusive competency framework for the addiction workforce: Insights from a transdisciplinary team of addiction professionals. Adiktologie, 25(1), pp–pp.

INTRODUCTION: The addiction workforce encompasses a diverse group of professionals across various sectors, such as prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery. Training for this workforce is highly variable both at local and international levels, influenced by differences in drug policies, regulatory frameworks, and educational systems across regions. The need for a more holistic and inclusive competency framework has become increasingly apparent to address these disparities.

 

METHODS: This article draws on insights from a transdisciplinary team involved in the WAVE (Workforce...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Perspectives on Adolescent Kratom Use in the Czech Republic: A Study Protocol

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 16 October 2025
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Govarthnapany, N., Dékány, L., Gabrhelík, R., & Singh, D. (2025). Clinical outcomes and healthcare perspectives on adolescent kratom use in the Czech Republic: A study protocol. Adiktologie, 25(1), pp-pp

ABSTRACT: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a plant native to Southeast Asia, has gained global popularity due to both its dose-dependent stimulant and sedative effects. This has raised concerns, particularly around adolescent use, as regular consumption can lead to dependence and withdrawal symptoms. In the Czech Republic, kratom is reportedly used alongside cannabis among adolescents. However, there is limited clinical data on the impact of kratom dependence within this demographic. This study aims to address this gap by exploring adolescent kratom use from the clinical and healthcare policy...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Selected Cognitive Functions and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Prescription Drug Use Disorders

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 16 October 2025
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Iskendri, D., & Stastna, L. (2025). Selected Cognitive Functions and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Prescription Drug Use Disorders. Adiktologie, 25(1), pp–pp.

BACKGROUND: Prescription drug use disorders are increasingly becoming a reason for people contacting addiction services. The onset is often slow and not obvious. People can be very good at hiding the problem from their social environment. When overused, psychoactive medications, particularly sedatives, hypnotics, and/or opioid analgesics, may cause a range of severe health and social difficulties. Some of these issues may be due to cognitive function deficits or impairments which are reflected in various ways in the daily functioning of an individual.

 

AIM: The aim of the research is to...

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Rasha Abi Hana

The Association Between Substance Use Prevalence and Youth Mortality: A Comparative Study of Selected EU Countries

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 13 October 2025
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Al Khouri, I., Fulajtarova, M., & Iannaccone, B. (2024). The Association Between Substance Use Prevalence and Youth Mortality: A Comparative Study of Selected EU Countries. Adiktologie 24(4), pp-pp

INTRODUCTION: Psychoactive substance use constitutes a significant determinant of morbidity and mortality among adolescent and emerging adult populations across European Union member states. This study aims to examine associations between substance use prevalence and drug-induced mortality rates, with a focus on age- and gender-specific disparities and spatiotemporal patterns across selected EU countries.

 

METHODS: The research design employed a quantitative descriptive-comparative analysis of EMCDDA and EUDA datasets spanning the years 2010–2022, complemented by predictive modelling using...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024
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Rasha Abi Hana

Big Five Personality Traits of Adolescents aged 11–19 Years from the Czech and Slovak Republics: Age, Sex and Nationality Specifications

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 13 October 2025
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Ceresnik, M., Dolejs, M., Povazanova, B., Knazek, G., & Ceresnikova, M. (2024). Big Five Personality Traits of Adolescents aged 11–19 Years from the Czech and Slovak Republics: Age, Sex and Nationality Specifications. Adiktologie 24(4), pp-pp

The article explores basic personality characteristics in accordance with the Big Five inventory; it concerns the age category of adolescence, i.e. the ages 11–19. Particular attention is paid to the variables of age, sex, and nationality as factors contributing to the establishment of these personality characteristics. The research involved 2,830 adolescents aged 11–19. The average age was 14.89 (SD = 2.23). Participants attended lower or higher secondary education (ISCED 2 and 3) in the Czech Republic or the Slovak Republic. The research employed the Big Five Inventory BFI-10. While...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024
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Rasha Abi Hana

Trends in Substance Use Among Young People in the EU: A Secondary Analysis of Available Data

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 13 October 2025
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Al Khouri, I., Iannaccone, B. & Fulajtarova, M. (2024). Trends in Substance Use Among Young People in the EU: A Secondary Analysis of Available Data. Adiktologie 24(4), pp-pp

INTRODUCTION: Substance use among adolescents in the European Union constitutes a significant public health challenge. Particularly concerning are the early onset of use, patterns of polydrug consumption, and the emergence of novel psychoactive substances. This study examines prevailing trends and associated mental health risks through a secondary analysis of available data sources.

 

METHODS: The study employs secondary analysis of quantitative data from international and national databases (EMCDDA, ESPAD, Euro-DEN Plus, Public Health England), focusing on adolescents aged 10–24 years. The...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024
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Rasha Abi Hana

Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 10 October 2025
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More than 100 million people — including at least 15 million children — are now using e-cigarettes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Children are nine times more likely than adults to vape, raising serious concerns about early nicotine dependence. WHO officials warn that e-cigarettes, often marketed as “harm reduction,” are in fact hooking a new generation on nicotine and undermining decades of progress in tobacco control.

While traditional tobacco use continues to decline globally, vaping is rapidly increasing, especially in high-income countries. Yet by the end of 2024, 62...

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Quality Standards in Drug Use Disorder Treatment – Reading List

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 19 September 2025
Best Practice
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In this reading list, we provide resources to help engage our members with the latest knowledge, tools, and case studies on quality standards in substance use disorder treatment. These materials highlight international frameworks, research-backed practices, and country-level initiatives designed to improve access, strengthen systems, and ensure safe, ethical, and effective care. 

Together, they offer a practical foundation for policy-makers, service providers, researchers, and healthcare professionals to reflect on what “quality” means in treatment and how to achieve it across diverse...

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Council of the European Union (2013b), EU-Central Asia Action Plan on Drugs (2014–2020)

Shared by Luciana Bruno - 16 September 2025
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Council of the European Union, CORDROGUE 139, doc.18020/13

The European Union and Central Asian countries have joined forces through the EU–Central Asia Action Plan on Drugs 2014–2020, building on earlier cooperation dating back to 2002. This plan recognises the shared challenges posed by drug trafficking, drug abuse and the security risks linked to developments in neighbouring Afghanistan. With law enforcement and judicial systems in need of modernisation, the Action Plan focuses on reducing both the demand for and supply of illicit drugs, while also strengthening national capacities to respond effectively.

At its core, the Action Plan represents...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Toolkit on Stakeholder Engagement: Implementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC)

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 1 September 2025
TOOLKIT ON STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
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United Nations

 

The UNODC has developed a Toolkit designed to strengthen the capacity of civil society, academia, and the private sector to support the implementation of the UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime (UNTOC) and its Protocols.

The Toolkit aims to:

  • Equip non-governmental stakeholders with practical strategies to engage with governments and build partnerships with UNODC.

  • Facilitate knowledge-sharing, showcase promising practices, and provide useful resources for preventing and combating organized crime.

  • Highlight the importance of collaboration across sectors...

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Building Prevention Capacity: IEP Workshop Brings Together 17 Countries

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 29 August 2025
IEP Pilot Group

We’re excited to share that ISSUP has successfully launched the pilot of the Investing in Evidence-Based Prevention (IEP) Workshop, attended by 18 participants from 17 countries. The workshop was delivered in two online sessions, held on 14 and 21 August, bringing together policy-makers, decision-makers and funders. 

 

The IEP workshop was developed by Jeff Lee, and Rachele Donini, together with the Scientific Support Team (SST). The pilot was delivered by Rachele Donini as trainer. 

 

The first session, Introduction to Prevention Science, focused on the fundamentals of prevention...

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Annual Report to the Parliament on Drug Addictions in Italy

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 7 August 2025
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The 2025 Annual Report to the Parliament on Drug Addictions in Italy offers a comprehensive overview of the current drug addiction landscape. Despite a slight decline in youth drug use for the first time since 2018, the report highlights ongoing challenges, particularly with substances like cocaine, synthetic opioids, and high-potency cannabis derivatives. Law enforcement and judicial efforts remain strong, and Italy continues to be a key collaborator in global anti-drug initiatives, particularly with countries in South America and the Indo-Pacific region.

The report also emphasizes the...

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Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 23 July 2025
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By Maia Szalavitz

A large U.S. study has found that some children and teens who start using alcohol, cannabis, or nicotine at an early age already show differences in their brains before they ever try any substance. This challenges the common belief that drug use causes brain changes—it suggests that some young people may already be more vulnerable due to personality traits like curiosity or risk-taking, or because of early life stress or genetics.

The good news is that these early traits can be addressed. A school-based program in Canada helped teens better understand and manage their personalities—and five...

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SPR International Early Career Funding to Attend EUSPR 2025 Conference

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 22 July 2025
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Resources for Building Compassionate and Responsive Recovery Systems 

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 10 July 2025
Resources for Building Compassionate and Responsive Recovery Systems 
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ISSUP
Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process—it is dynamic, multifaceted, and deeply individual. To truly support individuals on their recovery journey, practitioners must access tools, systems, and knowledge that reflect the realities of those they serve.
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Women’s Substance Use Treatment and Recovery

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 10 July 2025
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Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health

This report from the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health reviews what we know about women’s substance use treatment and recovery in Canada. It highlights the need for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and family-focused care. Since women-centred treatment has been under-researched and underfunded, the report brings together researchers, service providers, and organisations to discuss current evidence and identify key research priorities. The discussion focuses on four main areas essential to women’s recovery, emphasising Indigenous principles of purpose, belonging, hope, and...

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Global Recovery Network Charter

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 10 July 2025
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Global Recovery Network

This Charter introduces a visionary plan for a global partnership focused on recovery advocacy. The Global Recovery Network (GRN) is a new international group supported by several organizations. It offers a platform where members can strengthen their recovery support through lifelong learning, build meaningful connections, and promote better understanding and practices of recovery worldwide. GRN brings together people in recovery from substance use disorders and Recovery Allies—those who support recovery through personal efforts, programs, or advocacy. Together, they work to promote a shared...

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The Use of AI in the Treatment of Addictions

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 10 July 2025
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Ashton

AI is helping improve addiction treatment in many ways. It creates personalized treatment plans based on a person’s history and needs, and can even detect early signs of risk before addiction develops. AI also analyzes large amounts of data to better understand addiction patterns and improve recovery methods. Tools like AI chatbots offer around-the-clock support and a safe space to talk, while remote monitoring through apps and wearables helps counsellors track progress and prevent relapse. Virtual reality therapy lets individuals practice coping skills in realistic situations, making recovery...

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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Opioid Users in Dodoma, Tanzania: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Protocol

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 29 June 2025
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Scientific article
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Mmoto, M., Mwombeki, I., Morawej, Z., Lawala, P., & Nyundo, A. (2024). Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Opioid Users in Dodoma, Tanzania: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study Protocol. Adiktologie, 24(3), pp–pp. https://doi.org/10.35198/01-2024-003-0003

INTRODUCTION:

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is highly commorbid among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). PTSD among people with OUD is associated with severe opioid use, depression, and suicidality. Tanzania has seen a rise in opioid use over the past few years and the presence of PTSD among people with OUD predisposes patients to more negative impacts and impedes the recovery process. We aim to assess the prevalence and factors associated with PTSD among individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) attending medication-assisted therapy (MAT) clinic in comparison to non-opioid...

AddictologyIssue 3/2024
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