All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

Analysis of the Impact of Consumption Taxes on the Development of Alcohol Addiction in Selected OECD Countries and Slovakia

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Scientific article
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Public Health
Policy
Law
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: In recent years, the governments of several countries around the world have focused on consumption taxes, which they use from two important points of view – the first point of view is the state budget, where through the...

AddictologyIssue 2/2023

How does the Excise Tax Affect Secondhand Smokers and the Health Consequences of such Addiction?

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Public Health
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Smoking and tobacco products are long-term tolerated and socially accepted in many societies. In some socioeconomic groups and regions, this is considered standard practice. One of the ways to limit not only direct but also...

AddictologyIssue 2/2023

Sports Betting and Depression among Youths in the SouthSouth Region of Nigeria

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Scientific article
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Addiction
Public Health
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

BACKGROUND: It has been noted that those addicted to gambling are at a high risk of developing mental health problems such as depression.

AIMS: This study was designed to determine the effect of participating in sports betting on...

AddictologyIssue 2/2023

Male Patient Drop-Out from Addiction Inpatient Treatment in the Czech Republic: A Study Protocol

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Addiction
Public Health
Partner Organisation

BACKGROUND: The dropout rate from the treatment of patients with substance use disorders (SUD) negatively affects overall treatment outcomes. Little is known about the specific role of various psychiatric and psychosocial factors in the...

AddictologyIssue 2/2023

Explorando las representaciones de los cigarrillos electrónicos: un análisis de contenido y temático de la cobertura de noticias en línea africanas

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Scientific article
Themes
Salud pública

Antecedentes: El uso de cigarrillos electrónicos ha experimentado un aumento significativo a nivel mundial en los últimos años, y muchos países informan un aumento en los usuarios. Sin embargo, la forma en que las noticias africanas...

Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Stakeholder Toolkit Cannabis

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Toolkit
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Populations
Family
Public Health
Partner Organisation

Recent research has revealed an increase in child hospitalisations resulting from accidental cannabis poisoning in various regions of Canada. Toddlers find cannabis edibles enticing due to their resemblance to common treats like candies...

Development of an addiction recovery patient-reported outcome measure: Response to Addiction Recovery (R2AR)

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Quality Assurance

Background:
Recovery, a primary goal of addiction treatment, goes beyond abstinence. Incorporating broad domains with key elements that vary across individuals, recovery is a difficult concept to measure. Most addiction-related quality...

Supporting people who use methamphetamine through SMART Recovery Mutual-help Groups

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Webinar
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Family

 

This Cracks in the Ice webinar was held on Wednesday 6th of September and provided attendees with information about

• Mutual-help groups like SMART Recovery

• Recent research findings that highlight the potential of SMART Recovery for...

Creating a healthier life: A step by step guide to wellness

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Guide
Themes
Recovery Support
Quality Assurance

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Wellness Initiative envisions
a future in which people with mental or substance use problems pursue health, happiness, recovery, and a full and satisfying life in the...

Journey to Wellness Guide

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Guide
Themes
Recovery Support
Mental Health

Longtime wellness expert and creator of the 8 Dimensions of Health Dr. Peggy Swarbrick has published a new tool- a Journey to Wellness Guide.

This Journey to Wellness Guide is designed to help people find new ideas to use to begin or...

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