All Resources for 'Media, Advocacy, and Communications original'

National Implementation of Quality Standards in Prevention and Treatment Services for Substance Use/ Addictions – A Case Study of Cyprus

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Quality Assurance
Policy
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION:

The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) is the main coordinating body for all matters related to licit and illicit substances as well as pathological gambling in Cyprus and it is responsible, inter alia, for the...

Enhancing prevention system in Greece: Lessons learnt and challenges

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Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Prevention
Theories and Science
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Navigating Prevention: Insights from Diverse Programs and Strategies, on the 26th of June, 2024.

The Process of the Implementation of Quality Standards in Drug Prevention in Croatia: A Case Study

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Quality Assurance
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION:

Prevention science and quality standards of drug prevention in the EU and in the world have developed in recent decades. Progress has been made in quality development in Croatia, but the experience of the process of improving...

Understanding Substance Use: Educator's Guide

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Format
Guide
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Partner Organisation

The guide, co-developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and several school boards, aims to equip educators with knowledge and resources to promote well-being and reduce substance-related harms among youth.


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Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids

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Format
Report
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Mental Health
Data
Partner Organisation

The report, "Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids 2024 Update," examines the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids, emphasizing their effects, efficacy, and the need for more rigorous research. Key...

Co-Creation in Community-Based Prevention

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Partner Organisation
ISSUP, in collaboration with the ICUDDR, presents a webinar on Co-creation in community-based prevention.

A Reading List for Public health interventions within the criminal justice system

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Format
Reading List
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Policy
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Public health interventions within the criminal justice system encompass multi-sector approach on strategies and programs designed to divert individuals with substance use disorders away from conventional imprisonment. These interventions...

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