All Resources for 'Medical, Clinical & Healthcare Services'

A Review of the Public Sector Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Systems in Kenya

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Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings

Abstract

Background

The burden of substance use disorders in sub-Saharan Africa has been projected to increase by an estimated 130% by 2050. Despite this, little is known about the substance use disorder treatment and prevention systems...

International Collaborative Prevention Research Award

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News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings

The International Collaborative Prevention Research Award recognizes contributions to the field of prevention science in the area of international collaboration. This year, the award winners were Matej Košir and Sanela Talić,from the...

UNODC Indonesia, Ministry of Social Affairs and National Narcotics Board Jointly launched the Official Guideline for Drug Treatment during COVID-19 in Indonesia

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News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Partner Organisation

On 10th July 2020 in Jakarta, the National Guideline for Drug Dependence Treatment during COVID-19 pandemic was officially launched together with His Excellency Mr. Juliari P. Batubara, Minister of Social Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Heru...

UNODC Indonesia, Ministry of Social Affairs and National Narcotics Board Jointly launched the Official Guideline for Drug Treatment during COVID-19 in Indonesia

Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Partner Organisation

On 10th July 2020 in Jakarta, the National Guideline for Drug Dependence Treatment during COVID-19 pandemic was officially launched together with His Excellency Mr. Juliari P. Batubara, Minister of Social Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Heru...

Hope and Beyond (HaB) Centre of Excellence for Addiction services REPORT 2017-2019

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Format
Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings

Since its formation in 2012, Hope and Beyond (HaB) has established herself as a pioneer organisation to combine treatment and research for Alcohol Use Disorders in Uganda.

The period between 2017 and 2019 was eventful and special for...

ASAM Level of Care Certification

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Video and audio recordings
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings

ASAM Level of Care Certification, the first program of its kind to independently assess and verify treatment programs’ ability to deliver services consistent with Levels of Care described in The ASAM Criteria®, launched on June 1st 2020.

T...

Psychotic Disorder and Cannabis Use

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Book
Themes
Addiction
Mental Health
Public Health

Description

This report examines hospitalisation trends related to cannabis use and mental and behavioural disorders in Canada between 2006 and 2015.

During this period, the rate of hospitalizations related to cannabis use and mental and...

Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Law Enforcement
The first session of ISSUP Nigeria's Knowledge Update Series took place on Thursday 30th July 2020. It focused on experiences and challenges in delivering drug demand reduction interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic, capacity building on evidence-based substance abuse prevention and treatment interventions, and the way forward.

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