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Treatment
The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP) Webinar
Do you want the substance use professionals in your area to receive the International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP) credential?
This webinar discusses how you can host testing for the ICAP certificates at your University.
In...
Changes in Alcohol Consumption after Treatment for Depression: A Secondary Analysis of the Swedish Randomised Controlled Study REGASSA
Abstract
Objectives: Mental health problems and hazardous alcohol consumption often co-exist. Hazardous drinking could have a negative impact on different aspects of health and also negatively influence the effect of mental health...
Effect of Intranasal vs Intramuscular Naloxone on Opioid Overdose: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Key Points
Question: Is 800 μg of naloxone hydrochloride administered intranasally as effective in reversing opioid overdose as the same dose administered intramuscularly?
Findings: In this double-blind, double-dummy randomized clinical...
Persepsi Staf tentang Layanan Ketergantungan Obat Resep dan Over-the-Counter di Inggris: Sebuah Studi Kualitatif
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Ketergantungan pada obat resep dan over-the-counter (OTC) merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat dan klinis yang meningkat baik di Inggris maupun internasional. Namun, relatif sedikit yang diketahui tentang mereka yang...
Helping to Support and Transform the Lives of People Affected by Alcohol
Drinking to excess takes a huge toll on individuals, families, communities and society as a whole.
Many adult problem drug users have long histories of substance misuse which often starts before the age of 18.
Providing well-funded...
Introduction of Minimum Unit Price for Alcohol approved in Welsh Assembly Vote
The Welsh Government will introduce a minimum unit price for alcohol of 50p from 2 March 2020, with regulations today being approved by the National Assembly for Wales.
The new law supports the Welsh Government’s work to address harmful...
Peluncuran Klaster Penelitian 'Ketenangan, Pantang & Moderasi'
Dengan penurunan baru-baru ini dalam tingkat minum di seluruh bagian dunia termasuk Eropa dan Australia - khususnya di kalangan orang muda - dan munculnya gerakan 'ketenangan positif', 'bulan-bulan kering' dan komunitas online, penelitian...
First Results of Regulating Alcohol Marketing on Social Media in Finland
Social media is being used by the alcohol industry as a platform to promote their products.
This has raised concerns about adolescents’ exposure to alcohol advertising, as social media is extensively used by young people.
Through the...
Rights, Respect and Recovery: Action Plan
In 2018, the Scottish Government released the Rights, Respect and Recovery: Scotland's Alcohol and Drug Treatment Strategy.
Scotland's first drugs strategy for a decade focuses on treating the issue as a public health concern rather than a...
New Regulations to Stop Alcohol Being Advertised Around Children Introduced in Ireland
Ireland has introduced new legislation to reduce child exposure to alcohol advertisements and products.
Alcohol advertising in or on public transport, at public transport stations, and within 200 metres of a school, creche, or local...
Resource Tool on Alcohol Taxation and Pricing Policies
Alcohol taxation and pricing policies have several public health, economic and social benefits as they have the capacity to:
- Generate tax revenue
- Reduce alcohol consumption and associated harms (covering both externalities and...
UNODC-WHO Joint Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care
Both the WHO and UNODC strive to address the complex issues presented by drug use and dependence.
The vision: The effective and humane treatment for all people with drug use disorders. Nothing less than would be expected for any other...
A Further Look at Therapeutic Interventions for Suicide Attempts and Self-Harm in Adolescents: An Updated Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background: Suicide attempts (SA) and other types of self-harm (SH) are strong predictors of death by suicide in adolescents, emphasizing the need to investigate therapeutic interventions in reduction of these and other symptoms. We...
Menyikapi Penggunaan Stimulan Global: Tantangan dan Peluang
Obat stimulan meningkatkan aktivitas sistem saraf pusat yang menghasilkan perasaan euforia, peningkatan kepercayaan diri, kemampuan bersosialisasi, energi, dan terjaga.
Dalam sebuah makalah baru-baru ini, yang diterbitkan sebagai bagian...
Vietnam - UNODC Bahas Kerja Sama Pencegahan dan Pengobatan Obat
Saat ini, kementerian dan lembaga terkait di Vietnam sedang mempelajari, melengkapi dan mengubah Undang-Undang tentang Pencegahan dan Pengendalian Narkoba untuk memenuhi situasi saat ini dan persyaratan praktis, termasuk bagian tentang...
Lokakarya Pelatihan Enam Hari UTC 5 &8 untuk Profesional Kecanduan Pakistan Diselenggarakan oleh M A Jinnah Foundation, Nishan Rehab & ISSUP Pakistan
M A Jinnah Foundation(Regd), Sialkot bekerja sama dengan Nishan Rehab Pakistan (Penyedia Pendidikan yang disetujui oleh Colombo Plan DAP) menyelenggarakan lokakarya pelatihan enam hari tentang Kurikulum Perawatan Universal untuk Kecanduan...
Position of the European Society for Prevention Research on Ineffective and Potentially Harmful Approaches in Substance Use Prevention
"Prevention methods using shock tactics are proven to be ineffective. Nevertheless, strategies based on predominantly providing information about the dangers of substance use are widespread in Europe. The European Society for Prevention...
Kesiapan untuk Berubah di antara Pasien yang Dirawat Secara Tidak Sengaja dan Sukarela dengan Gangguan Penggunaan Zat
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Petugas kesehatan di bidang kecanduan telah lama menekankan pentingnya motivasi pasien pada hasil perawatan untuk gangguan penggunaan zat (SUDs). Banyak pasien yang memasuki perawatan belum siap untuk membuat perubahan yang...
Sexual Risky Behavior, Cocaine and Alcohol Use among Substance Users in an Outpatient Facility: A Cross Section Study
Abstract
Background
Substance dependence is considered an international health issue and studies that access the characteristic of this population are required to develop public health programs for harm reduction. To this aim, we purpose...