Factors Related to Simultaneous Cocaine and Alcohol Use for Clients in Treatment
Research shows that alcohol and cocaine are frequently used simultaneously.
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The Opioid Crisis Is Not Just An American Epidemic
This article details the opioid addiction crisis in Jos, Nigeria.
Formulazioni oppioidi deterrenti all'abuso
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Formulazioni di oppioidi deterrenti all'abuso sono state suggerite come un modo per ridurre l'abuso, la dipendenza e il sovradosaggio di oppioidi prescritti per via orale. Dieci formulazioni orali di oppioidi hanno ricevuto l...
Genetic Etiology for Alcohol-Induced Cardiac Toxicity
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Background: Alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is defined by a dilated and impaired left ventricle due to chronic excess alcohol consumption. It is largely unknown which factors determine cardiac toxicity on exposure to alcohol.
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Efficacia della Banca Cellulare della Matrice: Trattamento Psicosociale; Individui, non programmi
Ogni trattamento comporta un'interazione umana diretta o indiretta, ma questa cellula riguarda interventi in cui l'interazione è l'ingrediente principale, dai gruppi di mutuo sostegno fino ai programmi psicologici erogati professionalmente...
Family Rejection as a Predictor of Suicide Attempts and Substance Misuse among Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Adults
A study published in the LGBT Health Journal explores family rejection as a predictor for substance misuse in transgender and gender nonconforming adults.
Taking data from the National Transgender Discrimination Survey the study involved...
Crimine, paura e salute mentale in Messico
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Questo articolo esamina l'effetto dell'esposizione alla violenza criminale sulla paura del crimine e sulla salute mentale in Messico, un paese che ha registrato un drammatico aumento degli eventi violenti derivanti dal...
Alcohol Consumption Reduction among a Web-Based Supportive Community Using the Hello Sunday Morning Blog Platform: Observational Study
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Background: Alcohol misuse is a major social and public health issue in Australia, with an estimated cost to the community of Aus $30 billion per annum. Until recently, a major barrier in addressing this significant public health...
A Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial of Modafinil for the Treatment of Cocaine Dependence without Co-Morbid Alcohol Dependence
Like methadone for heroin dependence, modafinil is an oral medication with similar effects to cocaine but milder, slower in onset and longer-acting - properties which might help plug the gap in effective pharmacotherapies for dependence on...
Association between Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Hypertension in Never Smokers
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Objectives: Secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure is associated with cardiovascular disease. This study aims to determine the association between SHS exposure estimated by questionnaire and hypertension in Korean never smokers.
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Development and Testing of the Youth Alcohol Norms Survey (YANS) Instrument to Measure Youth Alcohol Norms and Psychosocial Influences
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Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate an online instrument to: (1) identify common alcohol-related social influences, norms and beliefs among adolescents; (2) clarify the process and pathways through which...
May Student Membership Update
In our second Student Membership Update we have sourced some funding and research opportunities, and events that we are sure will be of interest.
Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Outpatient Treatment Completion
A study exploring the completion of outpatient substance use disorder treatment has highlighted racial and ethnic health disparities.
The research team utilised a sample of 416,224 outpatient discharges in the study which found people of...
National Prevention Week 2018
National Prevention week led by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) will take place from 13-19th May 2018.
Each day focus will fall on a different topic - starting off with the theme of "Promotion of Mental Health...
Comunicazioni sanitarie nella prevenzione e nel controllo del tabacco
Questa guida per l'utente si concentra su come programmi completi di controllo del tabacco possono fornire comunicazioni sanitarie efficaci. Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs- 2014 raccomanda interventi di...
The Effect of Branding to Promote Healthy Behavior: Reducing Tobacco Use among Youth and Young Adults
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Policy interventions such as public health mass media campaigns disseminate messages in order to improve health-related knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors at the population level. Only more recently have campaigns that...
Thirdhand Smoke Uptake to Aerosol Particles in the Indoor Environment
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Aerosol composition measurements made in an indoor classroom indicate the uptake of thirdhand smoke (THS) species to indoor particles, a novel exposure route for THS to humans indoors. Chemical speciation of the organic aerosol...
Linguaggio di salute pubblica per le leggi sulla cannabis ricreativa
La legalizzazione della cannabis per uso ricreativo (chiamata anche "uso per adulti") è una realtà in un numero crescente di stati degli Stati Uniti, nonostante il continuo divieto federale e la limitata ricerca scientifica sugli effetti...
Tobacco Cessation Interventions and Smoke-Free Policies in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Many persons with mental or substance use disorders who smoke want to and can quit smoking.
Impatto di un programma di formazione online negli interventi per smettere di fumare degli operatori ospedalieri in Bolivia, Guatemala e Paraguay
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Esaminare i cambiamenti negli interventi degli operatori ospedalieri prima e dopo la formazione online.
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Valutazione pre-post delle prestazioni auto-riferite delle 5A da parte dei lavoratori ospedalieri delle...