All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

Effect of Exercise versus Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or no Intervention on Anxiety, Depression, Fitness and Quality of Life in Adults with Previous Methamphetamine Dependency

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Behavioural Therapy Interventions
Treatment Settings
Quality Assurance
Public Health

Abstract

Background

Methamphetamine (MA) is a highly addictive psychostimulant used by approximately 52 million people worldwide. Chronic MA abuse leads to detrimental physiological and neurological changes, as well as increases in...

Ungsinn (Young Mind) - An Online Journal to Promote Evidence Based Practice in Norway

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Populations
Family
Partner Organisation

Helene Eng, Monica Martinussen, Charlotte Reedtz, Joshua Patras, Simon-Peter Neumer

Background: Although knowledge about effective interventions for children and adolescents is regularly made available through scientific journals, most...

Families Preparing a New Generation: Adaption of a Parent-Adolescent Substance Use Intervention for Burmese Refugee Families

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Populations
Family
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Refugees
Partner Organisation

Craig Nagoshi, Julie L. Nagoshi, Eusebius Small, Flavio F. Marsiglia

Introduction: The overall goal of the proposed research project was to implement an adaptation of the established Families Preparing a New Generation (FPNG) substance use...

Acceptability of Oral Fluid-Based Rapid HIV Self-Testing in Hefei, China

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Populations
Men
Partner Organisation

Ashley Perez, Don Operario, Cui Yang, Nickolas Zaller, Hongo Zhang

Introduction: In China, the proportion of HIV cases attributed to men who have sex with men (MSM) behavior has rapidly increased in recent years, with over one-quarter of...

Medical Council on Alcohol 2017-18 Legacy Essay Competition

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News
Themes
Populations
Family
Public Health

History & Latest information

This prize started in 1985 when the Frowen family lost their son Micheal due to alcohol related health issues. Since then we have relied on the kindness of others to donate money to help fund this prize.  We...

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