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Public Health
The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
How does the Excise Tax Affect Secondhand Smokers and the Health Consequences of such Addiction?
INTRODUCTION: Smoking and tobacco products are long-term tolerated and socially accepted in many societies. In some socioeconomic groups and regions, this is considered standard practice. One of the ways to limit not only direct but also...
AddictologyIssue 2/2023
Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Stakeholder Toolkit Cannabis
Recent research has revealed an increase in child hospitalisations resulting from accidental cannabis poisoning in various regions of Canada. Toddlers find cannabis edibles enticing due to their resemblance to common treats like candies...
Exploring electronic cigarette portrayals: a content and thematic analysis of African online news coverage
Background: Electronic cigarette usage has seen a significant increase globally in recent years, with many countries reporting a rise in users. However, the way African news portrays this phenomenon remains unclear.
Methods: This study...
Gender differences in physical morbidity in opioid agonist treatment patients: population-based cohort studies from the Czech Republic and Norway
Background: Physical health problems are common in people receiving opioid agonist treatment (OAT). A study was conducted on these health issues in OAT patients in the Czech Republic and Norway from 2010 to 2019, with a focus on gender...
ISRAEL POLICE: Fentanyl Distribution Cases
Attached: an article written by Superintendent Ilan Malka of ISRAEL POLICE on the subject of Fentanyl Distribution Cases published in WCO RILO WE INFO magazine - June 2023 edition.
Binge drinking episode causes acute, specific alterations in systemic and hepatic inflammation-related markers
Abstract
Background
Frequent binge drinking is a known contributor to alcohol-related harm, but its impact on systemic and hepatic inflammation is not fully understood. We hypothesize that changes in immune markers play a central role in...
Alcohol-associated bowel disease: new insights into pathogenesis
Abstract
Excessive alcohol drinking can cause pathological changes including carcinogenesis in the digestive tract from mouth to large intestine, but the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. In this review, we discuss the...
Pouring over public opinion: Alcohol Policies in the UK
In the UK, alcohol presents an urgent and growing problem: 70 people die due to alcohol every day. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated this crisis, with alcohol-specific deaths having increased by 27% between 2019 and 2021, reaching...
Listen to the silence of the child: Children share their experiences and proposals on the impact of drug use in the family
Following an initial publication in 2022 on children whose parents use drugs, the Pompidou Group has continued research on this topic by giving 110 women who use drugs, in 11 different countries, the opportunity to provide their testimonies...
Learnings from a prison-based drug treatment program on planning for release
Substance use disorder is common among people in prison worldwide.
This report explores the experiences of males in prison who completed and those who did not complete a group-based drug and alcohol program, to gain insight into their...
Trends in Alcohol-Related Deaths by Sex in the US, 1999-2020
Abstract
Importance Alcohol consumption rates have been increasing among women in the US, which may affect mortality rates and sex gaps. Therefore, conducting a comprehensive assessment of sex differences in alcohol-related deaths is...
Self-reported Xylazine Experiences: A Mixed-methods Study of Reddit Subscribers
Abstract
Objectives
Xylazine is an α2-agonist increasingly prevalent in the illicit drug supply. Our objectives were to curate information about xylazine through social media from people who use drugs (PWUDs). Specifically, we sought to...
Toxicología del Alcohol
ISSUP Colombia le invita a su Webinar sobre Toxicología de drogas de abuso.
Farmakoterapi rilis diperpanjang untuk Gangguan Penggunaan Zat pada populasi yang dipenjara
Riwayat penggunaan atau ketergantungan zat berbahaya adalah umum di antara orang-orang di Sistem Peradilan Pidana (CJS) di seluruh dunia. Waktu setelah seseorang meninggalkan CJS berisiko tinggi bagi mereka yang menggunakan zat berbahaya -...
Perbedaan jenis kelamin dan gender dalam risiko HCV dan kaskade perawatan di antara orang-orang yang menyuntikkan narkoba
Seminar ini mengeksplorasi mengapa penting untuk mempelajari perbedaan jenis kelamin dan gender pada orang yang menyuntikkan narkoba, dengan mengacu pada contoh yang relevan dengan risiko hepatitis C dan kaskade perawatan. Ini termasuk...
Aturan baru di Selandia Baru mengharuskan peringatan pada semua alkohol kemasan
Aturan baru akan mengharuskan semua alkohol kemasan yang dijual memiliki peringatan pada label tentang bahaya yang dapat ditimbulkannya pada bayi yang belum lahir.
Badan keamanan pangan mengatakan langkah itu didukung oleh saran dari...
Sistem Pelaporan Perawatan Obat Nasional 2022: Permintaan Perawatan Alkohol
Dalam buletin ini, data tentang penggunaan alkohol masalah yang diobati untuk tahun 2022 disajikan, diikuti oleh tren untuk periode tujuh tahun dari 2016 hingga 2022.
Data tersebut berasal dari National Drug Treatment Reporting System ...
Menyembuhkan Keluarga, Membantu Sistem: Panduan Praktik Informasi Trauma untuk Bekerja dengan Anak-Anak, Remaja & Keluarga
Panduan ini berkaitan dengan memajukan pemahaman dan tindakan tentang pendekatan trauma-informasi yang mendukung program dan pemberian layanan untuk / dengan anak-anak, remaja, dan keluarga. Pendekatan trauma-informasi adalah pendekatan...
Introduction to Forensic Substance Use Evaluation
ISSUP and the National Board of Forensic Evaluators (NBFE) are pleased to present their collaborative Webinar on conducting a Quality Forensic Substance Use Evaluations.
New Global Coalition Launched to Address Synthetic Drug Threats
On July 7, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken hosted a virtual Ministerial-level meeting to launch a Global Coalition to address Synthetic Drug Threats.
