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Overdose Prevention Centers, Crime, and Disorder in New York City
Abstract
Importance The first government-sanctioned overdose prevention centers (OPCs) in the US opened in New York City (NYC) in November 2021 amid concerns that they may increase crime and disorder, representing a significant...
La pericia psicológica y su valoración en la imposición de sanciones penales en casos con consumo de sustancias psicoactivas
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Around the world, using drugs is connected to both the legal system and the health system. Studies suggest a link between drug use and crime, but they say it's not a direct cause. In many countries, the legal system is...
Summary Report: Experience and Expertise of People with Lived and Living Experience on the Integration of Mental Health and Substance Use Health Services in Canada
While integrated services for mental health and substance use health have been studied for more than two decades no recent or comprehensive reviews exist — particularly with a peer research methodology — on how the people who use these...
Consideration of vaping products as an alternative to adult smoking: a narrative review
Tobacco harm reduction is a public health strategy aimed at lessening the health impact of cigarette smoking. This approach involves using non-combustible alternatives to cigarettes, such as electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), which...
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)...
Challenges in substance use treatment as perceived by professionals and Arabic-speaking refugees in Germany
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This study explores substance use (SU) and substance use disorders (SUDs) among Arabic-speaking refugees in Germany. The research investigates the challenges and experiences related to SU treatment from the perspectives of...
“Safer Drug Supply” Measures in Canada to Reduce the Drug Overdose Fatality Toll: Clarifying Concepts, Practices and Evidence Within a Public Health Intervention Framework
In North America, there's a serious problem with drug overdose deaths, mainly due to users encountering very strong and dangerous illegal opioids like fentanyl. Although various efforts have been made in Canada to address this issue, the...
The Power of Words: A Deep Dive into the Language of Addiction
Language is a multifaceted tool that not only reflects human thoughts but actively molds them. It functions as both a window and a barrier in human communication, revealing the depths of cultural, historical, and personal beliefs while also...
Opioid overdose rates and implementation of overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution in Massachusetts: interrupted time series analysis
Abstract
Objective To evaluate the impact of state supported overdose education and nasal naloxone distribution (OEND) programs on rates of opioid related death from overdose and acute care utilization in Massachusetts.
Design Interru...
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part II: Introduction to Brief Interventions and Referral to Treatment
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment for Substance Use. Part I: Introduction to SBIRT and Screening Tools for Substance Use.
Uso Nocivo de Dispositivos Tecnológicos y Consumo de Sustancias. Parte II “Inicio Temprano de Consumo y el Uso Nocivo de TIC"
Uso Nocivo de Dispositivos Tecnológicos y Consumo de Sustancias. Parte II “Inicio Temprano de Consumo y el Uso Nocivo de TIC"
Performing solidarity? A scoping review of alcohol marketing to sexual and gender minorities
Background
Harmful alcohol use is more prevalent among sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) than their cisgender/heterosexual counterparts. The reasons for this are complex, incorporating alcohol’s normalization and availability in social...
Cannabis and amphetamine use among school-going adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: a multi-country analysis of prevalence and associated factors
Uso Nocivo de Dispositivos Tecnológicos y Consumo de Sustancias. Parte I “Desafíos durante la Infancia”
Club social: habilidades sociales para prevención de recaídas
Las actividades de recreación e interacción social pueden favorecerel mantenimiento de la abstinencia al competir con el consumo desustancias psicoactivas. Derivado del Programa de SatisfactoresCotidianos, el Club Social (CS) es una...
International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD) - Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): July - December
Here you can find the latest release of the International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD). Revista Internacional de Investigación en Adicciones (RIIAD) is a forum of Centros de Integración Juvenil hopes, aimed to promote the...
ISSUP Kenya/USIU-Africa World Mental Health Day 2023 Webinar
ISSUP Kenya and the United States International University - Africa co-hosted a webinar to mark World Mental Health Day 2023. The theme is 'Substance Use Prevention: A Responsive Strategy to Enhance Mental Health in Kenya'.
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