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Different components of cognitive-behavioral therapy affect specific cognitive mechanisms
Abstract
Psychological therapies are among the most effective treatments for common mental health problems—however, we still know relatively little about how exactly they improve symptoms. Here, we demonstrate the power of combining...
Alcohol intake app Drink Less could cut down unhealthy drinking, say scientists
ATI Basics: Why Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI)?
Utilising ISSUP Online Resources
The Power of Words: A Deep Dive into the Language of Addiction
Patterns of remission from alcohol dependence in the United Kingdom: results from an online panel general population survey
Background
Previous research has demonstrated that remissions from alcohol use disorders can occur without accessing treatment. The current study explored the prevalence of such untreated remissions in the UK and further, examined the...
OPCprep: An E-Delphi study to prioritize outcomes for the evaluation of Overdose Prevention Centres
Do you work in, use or design overdose prevention centres (OPCs)?
Do you work in a position directly related to the outcomes of OPCs (emergency service personnel, public health practitioner or policymaker?)?
Researchers at Queen's...
A UK national study of prevalence and correlates of adopting or not adopting a recovery identity among individuals who have overcome a drug or alcohol problem
Background:
In the last 20 years, the term "recovery" has become crucial in dealing with addiction. However, different groups, such as researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and people with lived experience of alcohol or drug (AOD)...
Open Consultation: UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment
The consultation on the UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment is now open.
Consultation description
This consultation asks you to review individual chapters from the draft UK clinical guidelines for alcohol treatment.
Each...
Families Awareness Week 2023
Adfam is a UK charity tackling the negative effects of substance use on families and friends. This week is Families Awareness Week 2023 (26 June - 2 July), Adfam’s campaign to raise awareness of the 5 million people in the UK negatively...
The Impact of Alcohol Availability Interventions
Interventions that restrict the availability of alcohol reduce the risk of harm. However, until now it has been unclear why this is the case.
In this research, the views of public health teams, police, local authority licensing teams and...
Adverse childhood experiences and adolescent cannabis use trajectories: findings from a longitudinal UK birth cohort
The Anti-Stigma Network
The Anti-Stigma Network has been launched!
The Mission
The Anti-Stigma Network has been created by a group of organisations coming together with a shared mission.
Collectively they aim to improve understanding of the stigma and...
2022-2023 Medical Council on Alcohol (MCA) Legacy Essay Competition
It has been widely reported that youth alcohol consumption has decreased over recent years. What is the evidence to support this view? What are the implications for alcohol related health harm, promotion of safe drinking and health policy?
...Иесіз халықтағы жаңа психоактивті заттар: Ұлыбританиядағы көлденең зерттеу
Реферат
Соңғы бірнеше жылда иесіз халық арасында жаңа психоактивті заттардың, атап айтқанда синтетикалық каннабиноидты рецепторлық агонистердің пайда болуы байқалды. Бұл зерттеудің мақсаты баспанасыз халықтың пайдаланушылары арасында...
Better Than Well- Recovery Programme to Support Students in England
The consequences of addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol, or engaging in certain behaviours like gambling, gaming, or sex, can be severe. Addiction is often a response to underlying trauma and social stressors, and continued use...
UK Drug Strategy
The International Journal of Drug Policy has published a special collection of articles focusing on UK drug strategy.
The collection includes:
- Introduction to special section on UK drug strategy
- Words matter: A commentary on the new...
Англияда есірткі мен алкогольді емдеуді жандандыру үшін £421 млн
Англияның жергілікті билігі нашақорлық пен алкогольге тәуелділікті емдеу мен сауығуды жақсарту үшін 2025 жылға дейін қосымша £421 млн мемлекеттік қаржыландырудан пайда көретіні белгілі болды.
Қосымша қаржыландыру наркологиялық және...
Drug Policy in the UK: A Matter of Crime or Health
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