All Resources for 'Medical, Clinical & Healthcare Services'

Professionalization and Strengthening of the Drug Demand Reduction Workforce.

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News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Family
Quality Assurance
Public Health
Theories and Science
Policy
Law Enforcement
Partner Organisation

Chaired by Livia Edegger, Deputy Director of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), the specialist in this panel spoke about the importance of creating and strengthening the workface in drug demand reduction...

What is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?

Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Partner Organisation

Short Takes with National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

 

Learn about the definition of alcohol use disorder (AUD), signs of AUD, and what you can do to get help.

Therapeutic interventions for for methamphetamine dependence

Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction

This webinar presented an overview of evidence for treatment of methamphetamine dependence, and future directions.

Crystalline methamphetamine (“ice”) is a significant and growing public health concern in Australia, with approximately 300...

Treatment and Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Health Problems

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News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings

This training session on Treatment and Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Health Problems was conducted at the Department of Psychology, University of Karachi psychology graduates and faculty members. 

Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Resource Guide

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News
Themes
Recovery Support
Partner Organisation

The purpose of this resource guide is to share an overview of ROSC and illustrate how these systems are an integral part of the new health care environment. This guide will align the tenets of health care reform to the benefits, framework...

Scotland launches national campaign to tackle the stigma of addiction

Format
News
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Family
Mental Health

Alcohol and problematic drug use are significant issues in Scotland, causing damage to people’s lives, families and communities, and contributing to violence and crime.

Not only can stigma relating to substance use impact an individuals...

Chicken or egg: A dual diagnosis narrative

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Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Mental Health
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Summary

What is known on the subject?

  • Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe persons who have a co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • It is the cause of significant economic burden to health care, justice and...

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