As part of the formative phase of screening and brief interventions (SBIs) for substance use amongst patients presenting for emergency services in South Africa, the present study explored health care providers’ attitudes and...
Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) programmes have resulted in generally positive outcomes in healthcare settings, particularly for problem alcohol use, yet implementation is hampered by...
Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for risky substance use is infrequently included in routine healthcare in low-resourced settings. A SBIRT programme, adopted by the Western Cape...
Substance use disorders co-occurring with other mental health disorders are common and harmful. Clinical guidelines often recommend substance use screening and brief intervention though evidence about...
• Scoping review found inconsistent support for SBIRT for cannabis.
• Use of cannabis-specific screening could increase engagement.
• Modifications to brief interventions yielded inconsistent outcomes.
• Limited research has...
Background: Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice that has been shown to reduce alcohol and drug use in healthcare, educational, and other settings, but research on the...
INTRODUCTION
Nearly all chronic substance users enter the criminal justice system at some time in their use career. Drug use is closely associated with crime, and its prevalence among offenders is high (MacCoun et al., 2003; Newcomb et al...
ABSTRACT
We conducted a systematic review to examine the substance use and recidivism outcomes of prison-based substance use interventions. We searched public health, criminology, and psychology databases, and conducted forward and...
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This study evaluated the planning, implementation, and preliminary outcomes of a US Bureau of Justice Assistance funded justice mental health focused reentry program for offenders with co-occurring substance use and mental health...
Supporting mental health initiatives for sportspeople is a great way to encourage substance use prevention, as it brings significant benefits to sportspeople both on and off the field. As a former international soccer/football player for...
In this reading list, we provide resources to help engage our members with the latest knowledge, tools, and case studies on quality standards in substance use disorder treatment. These materials highlight international frameworks, research...
Certificate Course in DrugAbuse Prevention Empowering Schools, Families, Communities & Workplaces for a Drug-Free Future This certificate course is designed to equip educators, youth leaders, public servants, and community stakeholders with...
The Recovery Allies Link and Lend Inventive Engaging Support (ALLIES) Model introduced by NDDCB appears to be part of a growing global movement to professionalize and deepen recovery support services. In 2024, 18 members of the National...
Abstract: This commentary argues the need to prioritize regulation and abstinence-based prevention and recovery as critical services in efforts to maximize the reduction of substance-related harm and the promotion of mental health at a...
Illicit drug markets operate through a complex, global chain—from production and trafficking to consumption and the profits that fuel organised crime. At every stage, these activities compromise the health and security of countries...
Since 2003, the Paris Pact Initiative (PPI) has grown into a key international coalition, now comprising 58 partner countries and 22 organisations, including UNODC. It provides a vital platform for consensus-building, linking high-level...
The global market for synthetic drugs has grown rapidly in recent years, with amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) and new psychoactive substances (NPS) becoming a significant concern worldwide. ATS, which include amphetamine, methamphetamine...
Understanding drug markets in Europe requires monitoring both supply and demand. Traditionally, this has relied on data such as drug seizures, prices, purity and offences. However, because drug markets operate illicitly, gathering and...
The Paris Pact Initiative (PPI), launched in 2003, is one of the leading international coalitions tackling the illicit trafficking of opiates from Afghanistan. Bringing together 58 countries and 23 organisations, including UNODC, it serves...
This groundbreaking book breaks down the latest research to reveal how trauma impacts our bodies on a cellular level and offers an empowering path to whole-body healing.
Today, we know more about mental health than ever before, but...
