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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...

Do you work in, use or design overdose prevention centres (OPCs)? 

Do you work in a position directly related to the outcomes of OPCs (emergency service personnel, public health practitioner or policymaker?)?

Researchers at Queen's...

Background:

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)...

In the UK, alcohol presents an urgent and growing problem: 70 people die due to alcohol every day. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated this crisis, with alcohol-specific deaths having increased by 27% between 2019 and 2021, reaching...

In this blogpost, produced by academics from the University of Stirling, the authors discuss the See Beyond – See the Lives – Scotland campaign, which involves the stories of those left behind after losing a loved one to alcohol and drug...

The impact of addiction on family finances is multiple.

It is therefore no surprise to find that the cost of living crisis is causing additional difficulty and strain to families affected by substance use, adding further complexity to the...

La fijación de precios, incluidos los impuestos, es una herramienta clave para abordar el daño del alcohol y la Organización Mundial de la Salud lo identifica como una política de "mejor compra" (lo que significa que es efectiva para...

La profesora Carol Emslie y David Barbour hablan sobre la investigación sobre el género, la identidad y el consumo de alcohol, y el impacto desproporcionado del consumo de sustancias en la comunidad LGBT+.

Este informe proporciona un resumen del consumo de alcohol, los daños causados por el alcohol, el tratamiento del alcohol y las lagunas en el conocimiento sobre el consumo de alcohol entre las personas LGBTQ+.

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It has been widely reported that youth alcohol consumption has decreased over recent years. What is the evidence to support this view? What are the implications for alcohol related health harm, promotion of safe drinking and health policy?

Abstract

The last few years have seen the emergence of new psychoactive substances among the homeless population, specifically synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists. The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge and...

The consequences of addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol, or engaging in certain behaviours like gambling, gaming, or sex, can be severe. Addiction is often a response to underlying trauma and social stressors, and continued use...

The International Journal of Drug Policy has published a special collection of articles focusing on UK drug strategy.

The collection includes:

• Introduction to special section on UK drug strategy
• Words matter: A commentary on the new UK...

Se ha anunciado que las autoridades locales de toda Inglaterra se beneficiarán de una financiación gubernamental adicional de £ 421 millones hasta 2025 para mejorar el tratamiento y la recuperación de la adicción a las drogas y el alcohol.