All Resources for 'Public Health'

Smoking and bladder cancer: insights into pathogenesis and public health implications from a bibliometric analysis (1999–2023)

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Public Health

Background
Cigarette smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. Harmful substances in tobacco smoke can damage cells and lead to cancer. Understanding this link is important for better prevention and treatment.

Objective
This study...

Impact Survey

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News
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Policy
Partner Organisation
This survey is a collaborative effort by ICUDDR, NECPAM and ISAM. Together, we are trying to assess the impact recent reductions in funding have had to the workforce of fields dealing with substance use related issues.

Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery

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ISSUP Webinar
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Faith-Based Strategies 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Treatment
Faith-Based
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Faith-Based
Recovery-Oriented Services
Populations
Family
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion
ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar, "Exploring Multiple Pathways of Recovery."

The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Theories and Science

The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes


The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model is a comprehensive theoretical framework designed...

MEET-UP EVENT - CONNECT & PROTECT NETWORK ACTIVITY, INTRODUCING ISSUP VIETNAM

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Community update
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Prevention
School-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings

Hanoi, March 28, 2025 — In a significant step forward for the field of substance use prevention and care in Vietnam, the WECARE Center and the Center for Training and Research on Substance Abuse – HIV (CREATA-H) co-hosted a national...

HEALING BEYOND SOBRIETY

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Community update
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Faith-Based Strategies 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Treatment
Faith-Based
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Faith-Based

Recovery is more than achieving sobriety – it is about building resilience for lifelong wellness. While traditional addiction treatment focuses on abstinence, true recovery requires comprehensive post-treatment support that addresses mental...

Epidemiology of Substance Abuse Among the Youths in Makueni County, Kenya

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Scientific article
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Faith-Based Strategies 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Treatment
Faith-Based
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Faith-Based

This study explored the prevalence and contributing factors of substance abuse among youths in Makueni County, Kenya. Using a mixed-method approach, data was collected from 384 participants across eight urban centres. Findings showed that...

Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

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Reading List
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Prevention
Community-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Recovery-Oriented Services
Psychoactive Substances
Best Practice Guidelines
Professional Development
Reading List
As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research. 

The role of specialist Addiction Nurses in alcohol treatment

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Website
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Family
Public Health

A new study from the University of Dundee and University of Stirling highlights the impact of placing specialist Addiction Nurses (ANs) within primary care teams to support individuals with serious alcohol problems in disadvantaged...

Substance Use Disorders: A Guide for the Primary Care Provider

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Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Women
Public Health

This practical and up-to-date guide offers comprehensive support for primary care clinicians managing patients with substance use disorders. Covering a wide range of substances and clinical scenarios, the book is organized into four parts...

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