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Different components of cognitive-behavioral therapy affect specific cognitive mechanisms
Abstract
Psychological therapies are among the most effective treatments for common mental health problems—however, we still know relatively little about how exactly they improve symptoms. Here, we demonstrate the power of combining...
Dual diagnosis good practice guide
Substance misuse is common among people with severe mental health problems, and mental health problems are common among those with substance misuse problems. This guide summarises policy and good practice for providing mental health...
Patterns of remission from alcohol dependence in the United Kingdom: results from an online panel general population survey
Background
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...
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
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)...
The effects of the cost of living crisis on families and friends of someone with a substance use problem
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...
¿Cómo han comunicado los gobiernos los cambios en la política de impuestos sobre el alcohol del Reino Unido?
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...
Las personas LGBTQ+ y el alcohol
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+.
Utiliza el acrónimo LGBTQ+...
El impacto de las intervenciones sobre la disponibilidad de alcohol
Las intervenciones que restringen la disponibilidad de alcohol reducen el riesgo de daño. Sin embargo, hasta ahora no ha estado claro por qué este es el caso.
En esta investigación, se exploraron los puntos de vista de los equipos de...
Experiencias adversas en la infancia y trayectorias de consumo de cannabis en adolescentes: hallazgos de una cohorte longitudinal de nacimientos en el Reino Unido
New Psychoactive Substances in the Homeless Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in the United Kingdom
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...
UK Drug Strategy
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...
La matriz de riesgo: muertes relacionadas con las drogas en las prisiones de Inglaterra y Gales, 2015-2020
Experts’ views on how to design a tobacco control fund in the UK
Abstract
Objective To explore expert views on the potential value, and approaches to establishing and administering a tobacco control fund in the UK.
Design Semistructured interviews and follow-up discussion groups.
Subjects Twenty...
Correction: Interdisciplinary collaboration in the treatment of alcohol use disorders in a general hospital department: a mixed-method study
Background
Interdisciplinary collaborations (i.e., where various disciplines work coordinated and interdependently toward shared goals) are stated to yield higher team effectiveness than multidisciplinary approaches (i.e., where various...
Strategies to cut down drinking, alcohol consumption, and usual drinking frequency
Background
Relatively little is known about how risky drinkers attempt to moderate their drinking in the absence of specialist support. The broader literature has identified multiple potential strategies that people use to cope with...
Substance use and homelessness
This research explored changes in the tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use of people experiencing homelessness in the UK. Particularly, the researchers examined the following questions:
- what are the characteristics of people with...
Parental Substance Use: Supporting School Aged Children (BASW Practice Guide)
Children living with parents who use substances are a group of children who are overlooked in legislation, policy and practice.
This guide draws on research that puts children’s voices front and centre.
Findings from safeguarding...
La complejidad y el desafío del "diagnóstico dual"
Esta publicación de Drug and Alcohol Finding aborda un tema candente que genera un acalorado debate: el diagnóstico dual.
Si enfocarse en problemas de salud mental o problemas de uso de sustancias cuando el paciente exhibe ambos es un...
Salud mental y abuso de sustancias: diagnóstico dual
Este documento se ha compilado en respuesta a una solicitud de MLA sobre el complejo tema del "diagnóstico dual" en el contexto de la prestación de servicios. Específicamente, el documento proporciona lo siguiente:
- Una visión general...
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