All Resources for 'Law Enforcement & Supply Reduction'

Acquiring a role opposite a forgotten social reality

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Book
Themes
Faith-Based Strategies 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Treatment
Faith-Based
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Faith-Based
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Family
Policy
Law Enforcement
Border Control
Prisons / Corrections

Gaining a leading role opposite a forgotten social reality

Eduardo H. Loyola Arguello (ISSUP Member)

El Salvador is a geographically small country, with a history characterized by pain, conflict and great need, but where the Salvadoran...

A Randomized, Open Label Trial of Methadone Continuation versus Forced Withdrawal in a Combined US Prison and Jail: Findings at 12 Months Post-Release

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Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Policy
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
Research carried out in in North America has found that offering continued methadone maintenance to those entering the prison system can have positive outcomes.

A New Approach to Formulating and Appraising Drug Policy

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Scientific article
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Policy
Regulatory Control of Substances

Abstract

Background

Drug policy, whether for legal or illegal substances, is a controversial field that encompasses many complex issues. Policies can have effects on a myriad of outcomes and stakeholders differ in the outcomes they...

A Randomized, Open Label Trial of Methadone Continuation versus Forced Withdrawal in a Combined US Prison and Jail

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections

Highlights

  • MMT during incarceration leads to lower injection drug and heroin use.
  • MMT during incarceration leads to fewer non-fatal overdoses.
  • MMT during incarceration leads to higher rates of engagement in treatment.

Abstract

Recen...

A Randomized, Open Label Trial of Methadone Continuation versus Forced Withdrawal in a Combined US Prison and Jail

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Keep Maintaining Opiate-Dependent Prisoners

From the USA, a rare randomised trial found in favour of continuing methadone maintenance when patients entered prison rather than compulsory withdrawal. The...

Risk of Violence in Drug Rehabilitation Centers

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Law Enforcement

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Background

In 2009, Mexico reformed its health law to partially decriminalize drug possession considered for personal use and to increase mandatory referrals to certified drug rehabilitation centers in lieu of incarceration...

Alcohol Outlet Availability and Excessive Alcohol Consumption in Breast Cancer Survivors

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Women
Supply & Market Disruption

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Background:

Breast cancer survivors who consume alcohol excessively are at increased risk of recurrence and have worse prognosis. Because the environments in which people live shape many health behaviors, there has been increased...

Mentor Launches Quality Mark for Alcohol and Drugs Education

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News
Themes
Policy
Prevention
Public Health
Quality Assurance

Mentor UK, an organisation focused on drug prevention and education, have launched a Quality Mark for alcohol and drugs education. 

The quality mark has been developed in addition to a set of developmental quality standards for schools and...

Development and Implementation of the Health Education and Promotion Module for Incarcerated Mothers

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Scientific article
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Populations
Women
Law
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections

Abstract

To discuss the knowledge gained and future implications for incarcerated parents and community members through the development and implementation of a standardized health education and promotion module for incarcerated mothers. A...

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