All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

Analysis of the Impact of Consumption Taxes on the Development of Alcohol Addiction in Selected OECD Countries and Slovakia

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Scientific article
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Public Health
Policy
Law
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: In recent years, the governments of several countries around the world have focused on consumption taxes, which they use from two important points of view – the first point of view is the state budget, where through the...

AddictologyIssue 2/2023

How does the Excise Tax Affect Secondhand Smokers and the Health Consequences of such Addiction?

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Public Health
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Smoking and tobacco products are long-term tolerated and socially accepted in many societies. In some socioeconomic groups and regions, this is considered standard practice. One of the ways to limit not only direct but also...

AddictologyIssue 2/2023

Supporting people who use methamphetamine through SMART Recovery Mutual-help Groups

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Format
Webinar
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Family

 

This Cracks in the Ice webinar was held on Wednesday 6th of September and provided attendees with information about

• Mutual-help groups like SMART Recovery

• Recent research findings that highlight the potential of SMART Recovery for...

Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Stakeholder Toolkit Cannabis

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Format
Toolkit
Themes
Populations
Family
Public Health
Partner Organisation

Recent research has revealed an increase in child hospitalisations resulting from accidental cannabis poisoning in various regions of Canada. Toddlers find cannabis edibles enticing due to their resemblance to common treats like candies...

Development of an addiction recovery patient-reported outcome measure: Response to Addiction Recovery (R2AR)

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Quality Assurance

Background:
Recovery, a primary goal of addiction treatment, goes beyond abstinence. Incorporating broad domains with key elements that vary across individuals, recovery is a difficult concept to measure. Most addiction-related quality...

Gender differences in physical morbidity in opioid agonist treatment patients: population-based cohort studies from the Czech Republic and Norway

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women
Public Health

Background: Physical health problems are common in people receiving opioid agonist treatment (OAT). A study was conducted on these health issues in OAT patients in the Czech Republic and Norway from 2010 to 2019, with a focus on gender...

Creating a healthier life: A step by step guide to wellness

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Guide
Themes
Recovery Support
Quality Assurance

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Wellness Initiative envisions
a future in which people with mental or substance use problems pursue health, happiness, recovery, and a full and satisfying life in the...

Journey to Wellness Guide

Format
Guide
Themes
Recovery Support
Mental Health

Longtime wellness expert and creator of the 8 Dimensions of Health Dr. Peggy Swarbrick has published a new tool- a Journey to Wellness Guide.

This Journey to Wellness Guide is designed to help people find new ideas to use to begin or...

ISRAEL POLICE: Fentanyl Distribution Cases

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News
Themes
Public Health
Law

Attached: an article written by Superintendent Ilan Malka of ISRAEL POLICE on the subject of Fentanyl Distribution Cases published in WCO RILO WE INFO magazine - June 2023 edition.

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