Science of Self-Care: How It Helps and Why It Matters
ISSUP presents its webinar on the science behind self-care. This webinar discusses the science of self-care, why it important, and how it works physiologically and neurologically.
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Challenges in substance use treatment as perceived by professionals and Arabic-speaking refugees in Germany
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This study explores substance use (SU) and substance use disorders (SUDs) among Arabic-speaking refugees in Germany. The research investigates the challenges and experiences related to SU treatment from the perspectives of both...
Summary Report: Experience and Expertise of People with Lived and Living Experience on the Integration of Mental Health and Substance Use Health Services in Canada
While integrated services for mental health and substance use health have been studied for more than two decades no recent or comprehensive reviews exist — particularly with a peer research methodology — on how the people who use these...
A UK national study of prevalence and correlates of adopting or not adopting a recovery identity among individuals who have overcome a drug or alcohol problem
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In the last 20 years, the term "recovery" has become crucial in dealing with addiction. However, different groups, such as researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and people with lived experience of alcohol or drug (AOD)...
La pericia psicológica y su valoración en la imposición de sanciones penales en casos con consumo de sustancias psicoactivas
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Around the world, using drugs is connected to both the legal system and the health system. Studies suggest a link between drug use and crime, but they say it's not a direct cause. In many countries, the legal system is overwhelmed...
“Safer Drug Supply” Measures in Canada to Reduce the Drug Overdose Fatality Toll: Clarifying Concepts, Practices and Evidence Within a Public Health Intervention Framework
In North America, there's a serious problem with drug overdose deaths, mainly due to users encountering very strong and dangerous illegal opioids like fentanyl. Although various efforts have been made in Canada to address this issue, the...
The Power of Words: A Deep Dive into the Language of Addiction
Language is a multifaceted tool that not only reflects human thoughts but actively molds them. It functions as both a window and a barrier in human communication, revealing the depths of cultural, historical, and personal beliefs while also...
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part II: Parte II: Introducción a las Intervenciones Breves y Derivación a Tratamiento
ISSUP se complace en presentar la segunda parte de su serie de seminarios web sobre Detección, Intervención Breve y Derivación a Tratamiento (SBIRT). Esta serie de dos partes ha sido organizada en colaboración con ISSUP Global, el Centro Internacional de Transferencia de Tecnología (ITTC) de Sudáfrica y la Universidad de Cape Town, Sudáfrica.
Green List Prevention
The "Green List Prevention" in Germany encompasses a rich array of programmes aimed at preventing various behavioural issues among children and young individuals, including violence, crime, and addictive behaviours. These...
Prevención basada en la evidencia
This project is dedicated to promoting evidence-based prevention of alcohol and drug abuse. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals and policy-makers, offering carefully selected, high-quality information. In...
