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Relevancia clínica de los receptores GABA-b en el tratamiento de la adicción a las drogas

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El ácido γ-aminobutírico (GABA) es el principal neurotransmisor inhibitorio del sistema nervioso central (SNC) de los mamíferos y ejerce su acción a partir de la activación de tres receptores distintos. El receptor GABAB es una...

The International Guidelines on Human Rights and Drug Policy

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Guide
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Policy
The International Guidelines on Human Rights and Drug Policy, developed by WHO UNAids UNDP and the International Centre for Human Rights Policy, are a reference tool for policy-makers, lawyers and civil society organisations working to ensure human rights compliance in drug policy.

The Link Between Smoking and Cognitive Functioning in People with Psychosis

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Addiction
Mental Health

The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever faced, killing more than 7 million people a year (WHO).

People with psychosis are more likely to smoke compared to the general population and it is...

TRAINING ON UNIVERSAL TREATMENT CURRICULUM (UTC 6, 7 & 8)

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Course 6: Case Management for Addiction Professionals
This is a foundational and skills-based course that provides an overview of case management in SUD treatment and provide skills practice in case management functions.

Course 7: Crisis...

Call for Global Trainers

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Treatment
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Theories and Science
Law Enforcement
ISSUP and UNODC announce the formation of a pool of Global Trainers with the support of the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).

Informal Meeting of Newly Elected Board Members, ISSUP Pakistan Chapter

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Treatment
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An informal meeting of newly elected Board of Directors ISSUP Pakistan Chapter has held at Masjide Nabwi, Madina, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Bashir Ahmad Naz President Elect, Chair the meeting. Mr. Sana Ullah Rathore, Director Elect, Ms. Saima...

Hazardous Alcohol Use among Patients with Schizophrenia and Depression

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Treatment
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Addiction
Mental Health
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Harmful alcohol use is known to increase the risk of alcohol dependence as well as physical conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cirrhosis.

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common co-occurring disorder in people with...

Alcohol Use by Adolescents in Ghana

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Mental Health
Public Health

Harmful alcohol consumption during adolescence poses a major public health issue as it affects several aspects of young peoples’ health and wellbeing.

A recent study, published in the Journal of Mental Health and Prevention, has examined...

Assessing Prenatal Alcohol Exposure in a Study of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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Populations
Women
Public Health
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe physical, neurodevelopmental, and cognitive impairments that have occurred following exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. The diagnosis of FASD requires a...

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