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2020 Annual NDARC Research Symposium- Posters and Presentations
The 2020 Annual NDARC Research Symposium is taking place throughout November. Poster and poster presentations will be judged by NDARC judging panel. Awards will be announced during session 4 of the 2020 Annual Research Symposium.
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Educational Needs in the Sphere of Addictology in Georgia
Aim
The purpose of the report provided here is to assess drug education needs in Georgia and, specifically, to reveal the gaps on the different levels of the system of education (public schools, universities’ relevant Bachelor’s and...
Experiences of Clinicians Transitioning to Telemedicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many practitioners to shift their practice online, using telemedicine to treat Opioid Use Disorder. This has allowed for the continuity of essential care whilst adhering to the social distancing guidelines...
Tinjauan Sistem Pengobatan dan Pencegahan Gangguan Penggunaan Zat di Kenya
Para peneliti memprediksi bahwa bahaya dari penggunaan zat dan tingkat gangguan penggunaan zat di Afrika sub-Sahara akan meningkat secara signifikan dalam 30 tahun ke depan.
Untuk memiliki sistem kesehatan yang berfungsi dengan baik yang...
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...
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...
Manajemen Penarikan Alkohol OLEH WHO
Penarikan alkohol bisa tidak nyaman dan kadang-kadang mengancam jiwa. Manajemen farmakologis penarikan alkohol adalah komponen penting dari ketergantungan alkohol. Benzodiazepin (BZDs), antikonvulsan nonsedating dan antipsikotik umumnya...
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...
Penggunaan Zat dan SUD pada Populasi LGBTQ*
Orang-orang yang mengidentifikasi diri sebagai lesbian, gay, biseksual, transgender, atau questioning (LGBTQ) sering menghadapi stigma sosial, diskriminasi, dan tantangan lain yang tidak dihadapi oleh orang-orang yang mengidentifikasi diri...
Obat untuk Pengobatan Gangguan Penggunaan Alkohol: Panduan Singkat
Bukti saat ini menunjukkan bahwa obat-obatan kurang digunakan dalam pengobatan gangguan penggunaan alkohol, termasuk penyalahgunaan dan ketergantungan alkohol.
Meskipun banyak ahli dalam kecanduan percaya bahwa pasien dengan masalah...
Attitudes towards Cough Syrup Abuse: A Study of Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria
One area of substance misuse among adolescents that is currently a problem, and has not been fully understood in the Nigerian context is the attitudes of adolescents towards cough syrup abuse. Thus, to inform policy actions for reducing...
COVID-19 and Substance Use Disorders: Recommendations for a Comprehensive Healthcare Response
The coronavirus pandemic has become a sudden public health issue that has affected all communities around the world. Everyone has had to make adjustments to their lifestyles in a united effort to slow the spread of disease and prevent as...
Adolescent Brain Development, Substance Use, and Psychotherapeutic Change
Adolescence involves dramatic biologic, psychological, and behavioural changes.
Adolescents respond, learn and explore their environment, forming new relationships and further developing their identity.
It is often a time where...
Penjangkauan untuk Orang-Orang yang Bertahan Overdosis Opioid
Seringkali dibutuhkan saat-saat kritis, seperti ketika seseorang selamat dari overdosis, untuk memotivasi perubahan perilaku.
Sangat penting bahwa pada saat-saat ini orang memiliki akses ke perawatan yang tepat.
Tujuan dari penelitian...
Trajectories of psychological distress during recovery from polysubstance use disorder
Abstract
Introduction: Polysubstance use is a prevalent substance use pattern with adverse effects on psychological distress and diminished treatment outcomes. Although polysubstance use often dominates clinical practice, the trajectories...
Differences in Availability and Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in Residential Treatment Settings in the United States
Opioid use and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) continues to be a significant public health concern in the United States.
Several medications for OUD (MOUDs) are now considered by the medical community to be the criterion standard in OUD...
Should Cigarette Pack Sizes be Capped?
In an attempt to prevent harmful tobacco use, countries have introduced policies such as the minimum number of cigarettes. This increases the cost of buying a packet of tobacco and it is hoped it will deter young people from buying.
In...
An Investigation into the Lasting Impact of Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs During Foetal Life
It is well recognised that substance use during pregnancy can harm the developing foetus, leading to potential cognitive dysfunction and mental and behavioural difficulties in later life.
Longitudinal studies, which track participants...
The Problematic Relationship Between Youth Anxiety and Later Alcohol Use
Researchers have continuously debated the link between anxiety and alcohol use. However, despite the previous examination of the direction and strength of the association, the form of the relationship remains unclear.
A recent systematic...
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