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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.
Effetti di un breve promemoria telefonico pre-ricovero sui tassi di mancata presentazione e abbandono nel trattamento del disturbo da uso di sostanze: uno studio quasi sperimentale
Sfondo
La mancata presentazione dell'appuntamento e l'abbandono precoce del trattamento rappresentano le principali sfide nel trattamento ambulatoriale dei disturbi da uso di sostanze, influenzando negativamente i risultati clinici e la...
Prevenção do uso de substâncias durante a gestação - Palestra da Dra. Renata Azevedo
O consumo de drogas no Brasil é um verdadeiro problema de saúde pública. Quando usado de forma problemática, pode provocar ou aumentar crises familiares e violência.
O uso ou a dependência de substâncias psicoativas por gestantes é...
A Comparative Account on Ethical Considerations in Practice of Clinical Psychology
Background: Practice in the clinical psychology is knitted closely to the trust and rapport building with the client. This trust is supported by the set of ethical considerations being proposed by the APA Ethical Code. It helps to build...
The Effectiveness of a Web-Based Self-Help Program to Reduce Alcohol Use Among Adults With Drinking Patterns Considered Harmful, Hazardous, or Suggestive of Dependence in Four Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
Background:Given the scarcity of alcohol prevention and use disorder treatments in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the World Health Organization has launched an eHealth portal that includes the web-based self-help...
Web-Based Intervention to Reduce Substance Abuse and Depressive Symptoms in Mexico: Development and Usability Test
Abstract
Background:The development of Web-based interventions for substance abuse in Latin America is a new field of interest with great potential for expansion to other Spanish-speaking countries.
Objective:This paper describes a...
Formazione sulla gestione dei disturbi da uso di sostanze
Il 20 agosto 2022, presso il Kinnaird Center for Learning and Cultural Development (KCLCD) di Lahore, è stato organizzato un workshop di un giorno sulle competenze per gli studenti della Certificazione Professionale in Psicologia Clinica...
Inauguration of the YOUFEST on Pakistan Independence Day 2022
On August 14, 2022, Sunday was the day of great hustle and bustle at Grace International Rehabilitation Center. The celebrations of the day had a special purpose to disclose the Global Vision 2030 called YOUFEST. The next 8 years of the...
Providing alcohol and other drug treatment in a residential setting
Workers who provide AOD treatment to people in residential settings need to have the most up-to-date and evidenced-based practice approaches at their fingertips.
In this comprehensive resource, you will find research outlining the...
Virtual opioid agonist treatment: Alberta’s virtual opioid dependency program and outcomes
Abstract
Background
Virtually delivered healthcare (telehealth, telemedicine) has the potential to reduce gaps in access to opioid agonist therapy (OAT). Barriers to accessing OAT such as lack of transportation, in-person induction...
Autocontrole numa sociedade estressada – Palestra do Dr. Augusto Cury
Dr. Augusto Cury, em sua palestra no 7º Congresso Freemind, fala sobre como manter o autocontrole numa sociedade estressada e intoxicada digitalmente
Na história do Freemind, duas pessoas foram, são e serão sempre muito importantes: Pad...
Supporting children and youth: Reading list
Explore resources and reading on science-based drug prevention including those from the UNODC Listen First initiative.
Patient Perceptions About Opioid Risk Communications Within the Context of a Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract
Importance Opioid overdose rates continue to increase, and extant literature suggests that many individuals who use heroin were first introduced to opioids through a medical prescription.
Objective To explore patient...
Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents
Today’s youth face many risks, including drug abuse, violence, and HIV/AIDS. Responding to these risks before they become problems can be difficult. One of the goals of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is to help the public...
Navigating the complexity of harm and care: a qualitative study of self-harm and alcohol use
Watch the video of the SHAAP/SARN 'Alcohol Occasionals' webinar, held over Zoom on 23 May 2022: "Navigating the complexity of harm and care: a qualitative study of self-harm and alcohol use" by Dr Amy Chandler and Annie Taylor from the...
Care for co-occurring heavy alcohol use & depression
Watch the video of the SHAAP/SARN 'Alcohol Occasionals' webinar, held over Zoom on 21 June 2022:
"‘I’m just getting the impression I have to sort myself out’: How people with co-occurring heavy alcohol use and depression describe the care...
UNODC discussed the protection of adolescents and young people from psychoactive and narcotic drugs at a round table “Youth for a healthy lifestyle”
On 10 August, 2022, UNODC jointly with the representatives of ministries and state departments of the Republic of Uzbekistan, members of the Youth Parliament at the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament), as well...
Is a brain-based understanding of addiction predominant?
Abstract
Introduction
Brain-based explanations of addiction have become a prominent explanatory model in recent decades. Although opposing views have been published, there is no large-scale study of researchers' opinions, unlike for...
Il progetto di resilienza AOD di Humpty Dumpty
Questa risorsa di 12 video e PowerPoint è una serie di insegnamento e apprendimento basati sull'evidenza "learning together". Ha lo scopo di aiutare insegnanti, genitori, mentori e / o allenatori a sviluppare aspetti di resilienza nell...
Association of Methamphetamine and Opioid Use With Nonfatal Overdose in Rural Communities
Abstract
Importance Overdoses continue to increase in the US, but the contribution of methamphetamine use is understudied in rural communities.
Objective To estimate the prevalence of methamphetamine use and its correlates among people...
Culture e politiche delle droghe in Germania, Asia centrale e Cina
Questo volume è emerso in occasione della 25a Settimana Internazionale dell'Università di Scienze Applicate di Francoforte. I contributi in esso contenuti si basano su documenti che esaminano il lavoro sociale nei settori dell'uso e del...
