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Treatment Settings
Various treatment formats, either in a live-in facility or through regular visits to a clinic, are designed for ongoing support, to help maintain recovery, and to prevent relapse.
Evaluating Clinical Stop‐Smoking Services Globally: Towards a Minimum Data Set
Abstract
Background and aims
Behavioural and pharmacological support for smoking cessation improves the chances of success and represents a highly cost‐effective way of preventing chronic disease and premature death. There is a large...
Single‐Dose Bioequivalence of Two Mini Nicotine Lozenge Formulations
Abstract
Diverse nicotine replacement therapy options may improve consumer usage. This study was conducted to establish the bioequivalence of a new cherry‐flavored mini lozenge with that of a currently marketed mint‐flavored mini lozenge...
Cost‐Effectiveness of Increasing the Reach of Smoking Cessation Interventions in Germany
Abstract
Aims
To evaluate costs, effects and cost‐effectiveness of increased reach of specific smoking cessation interventions in Germany.
Design
A Markov‐based state transition return on investment model (EQUIPTMOD) was used to...
Terapia con cellule staminali mesenchimali per la cirrosi epatica avanzata: un caso clinico
Astratto
Il trapianto di cellule staminali mesenchimali (MSC) può offrire un'alternativa al trapianto di fegato in pazienti con malattia epatica allo stadio terminale. Tuttavia, la sua efficacia rimane incerta. La MSC è stata eseguita su...
Trattamento della dipendenza basato sulla consapevolezza: stato attuale del campo e visione della prossima ondata di ricerca
Astratto
I progressi contemporanei nelle neuroscienze delle dipendenze hanno accompagnato il crescente interesse per l'antica pratica di allenamento mentale della meditazione di consapevolezza come potenziale terapia per la dipendenza...
Linee guida sulla gestione dell'alcol co-presente e di altre condizioni di salute mentale e farmacologica in ambienti di trattamento di alcol e altre droghe
Pubblicate per la prima volta nel 2009 e aggiornate nel 2014, le Linee guida sulla gestione dell'alcol co-presente e di altre condizioni di salute mentale e farmacologica in ambienti di trattamento dell'alcol e di altri farmaci sono offerte...
Glossario dei termini usati nella politica sulle droghe
Un glossario della terminologia delle politiche sulle droghe prodotto dal Drug Policy Network South East Europe è ora disponibile in inglese e spagnolo.
Il Drug Policy Network South East Europe (DPNSEE) è un'iniziativa di ONG dei paesi...
Il premio europeo per la salute 2018
Sono aperte le candidature per gli European Health Awards. Coordinati dall'European Health Forum Gastein (EHFG), i premi sono assegnati a iniziative di sanità pubblica e assistenza sanitaria in Europa.
Il premio si concentra sulle...
Assessing Standards of Care for the Treatment and Rehabilitation for Substance Abuse
The purpose of this publication is to develop and provide basic guidelines and criteria for the development of programmes to assess standards of care in the treatment of substance abusers in the CARICOM region. This handbook is adapted from...
Annual Surveillance Report of Drug-Related Risks and Outcomes
This report presents information on four types of outcomes from the four different data sources:
- Opioid prescribing, 2006-2016, from QuintilesIMS Health®
- Drug use, misuse, and substance use disorder, 2014-2015, from the National Survey...
The Health, Poverty, and Financial Consequences of a Cigarette Price Increase among 500 Million Male Smokers in 13 Middle Income Countries
Abstract
Objective: To examine the impact of a 50% increase in market prices of cigarettes on health, poverty, and financial protection.
Design: Compartmental model study.
Setting: 13 middle income countries, totalling two billion men.
...Does Following Research-Derived Practice Guidelines Improve Opiate-Dependent Patients’ Outcomes under Everyday Practice Conditions? Results of the Multisite Opiate Substitution Treatment Study
Two sets of US methadone clinics selected for high versus low adherence to clinical guidelines provided evidence that in everyday practice, the recommended high doses and intensive psychosocial services really do reduce substance use and...
Quinto anniversario della fondazione del Centro di trattamento della droga femminile
Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center ha celebrato il suo 5 ° anniversario di fondazione il 12 aprile 2018 presso la Health Sector Training Room di Saymoli, Dhaka. Capo del settore sanitario della missione di Dhaka...
Substance Use amongst University Students in Ethiopia
A study published in the Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy journal details the prevalence of substance use amongst students from Debre Berhan University in Central Ethiopia.
Substance use behaviors of 695 students were...
Guidelines on the Management of Co-Occurring Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health Conditions in Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Settings
In a nutshell...
These Guidelines aim to provide alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers with evidence-based information to assist with the management of co-occurring, or comorbid, AOD and mental health conditions. They represent an update...
The National Protocol for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Kenya
Substance (Drug) Abuse is increasing in Kenya and especially among the youth. Current statistics indicate that more than half of drug users are aged 10-19 years. Most studies done in the country indicate that the commonly used drugs are...
Factors Associated with the Efficacy of Smoking Cessation Treatments and Predictors of Smoking Abstinence in EAGLES
Abstract
Aims
To assess (1) how far the efficacies of front‐line smoking cessation pharmacotherapies vary as a function of smoker characteristics and (2) associations between these characteristics and success of smoking cessation attempts...
United Kingdom Drug Situation: Focal Point Annual Report
The United Kingdom Focal Point on Drugs (UK Focal Point) 2017 report is available on the UK government's digital portal.
Based at Public Health England, the UK Focal Point is the national partner of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs...
Impact of Binge Drinking in Adolescence. Are we doing it right?
Abstract
Nowadays, one of the most prevalent patterns of alcohol consumption is called binge drinking (BD). In 2015, the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Drugs (ESPAD) Group estimated that about 35% of adolescents of 15-16...
Design, Implementation and Evaluation of a Web-Based Computer-Tailored Intervention to Prevent Binge Drinking in Adolescents: Study Protocol
Abstract
Background
Binge-drinking in adolescents is a highly prevalent healthcare problem that associates physical and mental health complications with community implications. This paper describes the design, implementation and...