All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

Slum primary school dropout in relation to Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse (ADSA): A Case of Murogi slums in Nakuru, Kenya

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Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 

Background
My observation is that the largest billboards in Kenya are liquor billboards explaining somewhat the rising consumption of alcohol in Kenya. This has burdened the nation with diseased parents who are raising children under the...

From Trauma to Trial: A Review of Childhood Trauma and Substance Abuse Risk in Child in Conflict with the Law

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Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
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Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Law
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion
Introduction. Child in conflict with the law often present with complex psychosocial backgrounds, prominently featuring histories of childhood trauma. Emerging evidence suggests a strong correlation between early traumatic...

Skill or Illusion? The Role of Cognitive Distortions in Gambling Disorder and Methamphetamine Use Among Athletes with Familial Gambling Backgrounds

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Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Family
Other

Introduction 
Athletes with extensive sports knowledge may falsely believe that gambling outcomes can be predicted with skill. This cognitive distortion, combined with methamphetamine use and familial gambling exposure, increases the risk...

Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Perspectives on Adolescent Kratom Use in the Czech Republic: A Study Protocol

Format
Scientific article
Themes
New Psychoactive Substances
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Partner Organisation

ABSTRACT: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a plant native to Southeast Asia, has gained global popularity due to both its dose-dependent stimulant and sedative effects. This has raised concerns, particularly around adolescent use, as regular...

AddictologyIssue 1/2025

An Only Child versus a Child with a Sibling: Difference In Perfectionism and the Big Five Personality Traits

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Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Public Health
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Declining fertility and rising numbers of only children necessitate understanding their specific characteristics. The main objective of the present research study is to map the area of sibling constellations. It focuses on...

AddictologyIssue 1/2025

Harm Reduction Framework: Intervention Strategy for Substance Use Disorders

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

The purpose of this article is to outline an intervention strategy for substance use disorders using Harm Reduction as a framework. This paper provides guidelines for the reader on Harm Reduction, Principles of Harm Reduction, and how to...

Annual Drug Report

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Format
Website
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Women
Law Enforcement
Border Control

                                                                                               Summary

Drug addiction is a complex and multidimensional social problem. Drug-addicted families never fully recover from the anxiety and...

The Impact of Drug Addiction on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Opioids
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Refugees
Partner Organisation

Drug addiction and its associated consequences, such as long-term dependence, bloodborne illnesses, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, social isolation, and criminal activity, are gradually being recognised as serious issues that need to...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024

Trends in Substance Use Among Young People in the EU: A Secondary Analysis of Available Data

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Substance use among adolescents in the European Union constitutes a significant public health challenge. Particularly concerning are the early onset of use, patterns of polydrug consumption, and the emergence of novel...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024

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