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Psychoactive Substances
Psychoactive substances are natural or synthetic substances that act on the central nervous system and alter mental processes such as mood, perception, cognition, consciousness, and behaviour. These substances may be legally prescribed medications (e.g., pain medications or sedatives), legally available substances such as alcohol or caffeine, or controlled or illicit drugs. Psychoactive substances can be used for medical, social, cultural, or recreational purposes, but some carry risks of misuse, dependence, and health or social harms when used in harmful ways.
Illicit Drug Use and the Genetic Overlap with Cannabis Use
Abstract
Background
The use of illicit substances is correlated, meaning that individuals who use one illicit substance are more likely to also use another illicit substance. This association could (partly) be explained by overlapping...
Discussing Alcohol Use with the GP
A General Practitioner (GP) is often the first point of contact for people struggling with alcohol related issues. These doctors must be trained to detect problematic drinking as well as have the confidence and skills to have open...
Psychotic Disorder and Cannabis Use
Description
This report examines hospitalisation trends related to cannabis use and mental and behavioural disorders in Canada between 2006 and 2015.
During this period, the rate of hospitalizations related to cannabis use and mental and...
Listening and Strategic Discussion Series
Title
Emerging Issues Around COVID-19 and Social Determinants of Health for the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Workforces.
Background
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network, and the Prevention...
The Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Advanced Series
The Advanced Level UTC series is a set of courses, which offers a specialised training provision that aims to provide an in-depth continuing education with the latest information and skills-based activities to further enhance the capacity...
Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Basic Level Series
The Basic Level UTC series consists of eight courses that cover the broad spectrum of treatment for substance use disorders. The content and methodology of the UTC training series are designed to ensure that addiction practitioners develop...
Webinar: ISSUP Ukraine - Clinical Aspects of Substance Use Disorders
On Thursday, July 2, 2020 ISSUP Ukraine presented a webinar on Clinical Aspects of Substance Use Disorders. The webinar was presented in Ukrainian and Russian.
World Drug Report 2020
Presented in six separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2020 provides a wealth of information and analysis to support the international community in implementing operational recommendations on a number of commitments made by Member States...
Mental Health and Smoking Cessation
Smoking rates among people with a mental health condition are significantly higher than in the general population.
Research has also found that individuals with mental health issues who smoke are more likely to smoke heavily and extract...
Informe Sobre La Sociedad Civil Y El Abordaje De Las Adicciones En El Contexto Del Covid-19
Herramientas, estrategias y dispositivos desarrollados por las Ong’s miembros de FONGA con el objetivo de garantizar la continuidad de la atención psicosocial y educativa en el contexto del COVID-19.
OBJETIVO
El presente proyecto se...
Relatório Mundial sobre Drogas 2020
Consumo global de drogas aumenta, enquanto COVID-19 impacta mercados, aponta Relatório Mundial sobre Drogas 2020, divulgado no dia 25 de junho de 2020 pelo Escritório das Nações Unidas sobre Drogas e Crime (UNODC).
O Relatório mostra que...
Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction
This page offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-frst language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.
WHO Management of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal can be uncomfortable and occasionally life threatening. Pharmacological management of alcohol withdrawal is an essential component of alcohol dependence. Benzodiazepines (BZDs), nonsedating anticonvulsants and...
World Drug Day
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as 'World Drug Day', is celebrated annually on 26 June. The theme of World Drug Day 2020 is "Better Knowledge for Better Care."
The field of addressing the drug...
Overview of University-based Academic Programmes in Addiction Studies in Africa
Abstract
Aim: The aim was to map and describe the university-based addiction studies programs in Africa, as part of continuing international research.
Methods: The study was conducted in 2016–2017. The first phase was based on Google and...
COVID-19: Online and Remote Resources for Addiction Support
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has put together information on the potential implications of this pandemic on those who struggle with substance use disorder.
The social distancing that is required during this COVID-19 outbreak has...
Better Knowledge for Better Care: Changing Substance Use Treatment and Prevention Narratives in Nigeria
International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Better Knowledge for Better Care
Changing Substance Use...
Helping People With Addiction Stay Connected During COVID-19
This webinar is the first in a series called “Supporting People With Addiction During COVID-19”, hosted by the National Academy of Medicine and the American Society for Addiction Medicine.
Advocating for Addiction Science Programs at the University Level
Matej Kosir, Director, the Utrip Research and Development Institute (UTRIP) discusses how to successfully advocate for new university programming on drug demand reduction.