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Tragedy on the Road: Jennifer’s Heartbreaking Story and the Growing Threat of Marijuana-Impaired Driving
In this video, we share the heartbreaking story of Jennifer, a bright and promising young woman whose life was tragically cut short due to a marijuana-impaired driver. Jennifer, a college honors graduate and district manager at a well-known...
PSMG: Reducing Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose in the United States: Model Development and Policy Analysis
Authors: Mohammad Jalali, PhD Harvard University Wayne Wakeland, PhD Portland State University
Abstract: The opioid crisis is one of the most pressing public health issues in the U.S. today. Opioid overdoses are the proverbial “tip of...
International Recovery Symposium 2023 - Opening Ceremony
Highlights from the Opening Ceremony of the International Recovery Symposium 2023.
Recorded at the Imperial Hotel, Kuching, Malaysia on the 18th of September 2023.
For more information, please visit the Symposium website.
Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Stakeholder Toolkit Cannabis
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...
How the media can play its part in reducing the stigma surrounding substance use
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...
Drug & Alcohol Consortium of Allen County - Overdose Prevention in Virtual Reality
CADCA event
Guideline for peer-to-peer workers with opioid use disorder who receive opioid agonist therapy.
I am pleased to present to you the result of the work of our large team: the third version of the guide for peer consultants who work with people who received opioid agonist therapy.
In the guide, we tried to describe our four-year...
Extended-release pharmacotherapies for Substance Use Disorders in incarcerated populations
A history of harmful substance use or dependence is common among people in Criminal Justice Systems (CJSs) around the world. The time after an individual has left the CJS is of elevated risk for those with harmful substance use - with high...
Sex and gender differences in HCV risk and cascade of care among people who inject drugs
This seminar explored why it is important to study sex and gender differences in people who inject drugs, with reference to examples relevant to hepatitis C risk and the cascade of care. It included an overview of why we study sex and...
Tratamiento farmacológico de la abstinencia aguda de metanfetamina
Sobre el webinar:
Este seminario proporcionó una visión general de los estudios de doctorado de Liam, comenzando con una revisión sistemática y un metaanálisis de los tratamientos farmacológicos previamente investigados para la...
La reducción de daños basada en la evidencia salva vidas
Las sobredosis internacionales de drogas han alcanzado niveles de crisis. Las estrategias de reducción de daños basadas en la evidencia pueden desempeñar un papel vital en la prevención de muertes relacionadas con las drogas cuando se usan...
En conmemoración del día internacional contra las drogas y el tráfico ilícito, Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL) celebra 30 años en la prevención y el servicio a los jóvenes marginados en Uganda
Informe Mundial sobre las Drogas 2023
Cannabis laws in Europe: questions and answers for policymaking
Introduction
This publication answers some of the more frequently asked questions raised in discussions about cannabis legislation. While the primary focus is on the use of cannabis for recreational purposes, relevant legislation for...
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...
Día Internacional de la Lucha contra el Uso Indebido y el Tráfico Ilícito de Drogas
Presentación de un vídeo de Granada para conmemorar el Día Internacional de la Lucha contra el Uso Indebido y el Tráfico Ilícito de Drogas.
Webinar “Fentanilo: Un Problema Actual”
Guía práctica para implementar un enfoque informado sobre el trauma
La guía se centra específicamente en herramientas y estrategias para implementar un enfoque informado sobre el trauma. Esta guía destaca la necesidad de una evaluación organizacional de la preparación y la capacidad antes de implementar un...
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