All Resources for 'Research, Data & Evaluation'

Quality Measurers of Therapeutic Communities for Substance Dependence: An International Collaborative Study Survey in Latin America

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Men
Quality Assurance

Abstract

Background

In Latin America, substance related disorders are highly prevalent and one of the treatment strategies is the Therapeutic Communities (TCs), however, in Latin America there is scarce data about this treatment...

Annual Report: Use of Narcotics in City of Lahore

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Policy

The Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH) & Youth Council for Anti Narcotics (YOCFAN) have published the latest annual report on the use of narcotics in Lahore.

The report gives an overview of the current situation in Lahore and outlines the...

The UN SDG Action Awards

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News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Public Health
Policy
Partner Organisation
The United Nations Development Programme is accepting nominations for the Sustainable Development Goal Action Awards.

Pricing of Tobacco Products During, and After, the Introduction of Plain Packaging

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Law
Policy
Prevention
Public Health

In 2016 the UK government introduced a policy that required factory-made cigarettes and roll your own tobacco to be sold in plain packaging with pictorial and text warnings.

However, there was reluctance from tobacco companies to “make the...

Interactive Map: Medical Cannabis in the European Union

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Format
Website
Themes
Policy
Public Health

The vast majority of the countries in the European Union prohibit the production, sale, possession, and use of pharmaceutical-grade herbal cannabis. However, most EU countries allow cannabis-based medicine, such as Sativex, to be prescribed...

SPR 2019 Awards Nominations

Format
News
Themes
Ethics
Policy
Prevention
Statistics
Partner Organisation

The  Society for Prevention Research are now accepting nominations for their 2019 Awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, February 28, 2019.

The 11 different awards are designed to recognize excellence in the areas consistent...

NIDA Resource: Opioid Facts for Teens

Format
Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Mental Health
Data
Partner Organisation

The National Institute on Drug Abuse has published a new resource to provide teenagers with accurate information about opioids.

The publication includes a selection of facts on opioids, a section on opioids and heroin, and a helpful list...

Substance Use Disorders among Veterans

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Mental Health
Data
Individuals may use substances as a coping strategy for dealing with the stress and trauma they have experienced.
Individuals may use substances as a coping strategy for dealing with the stress and trauma they have experienced.

It is recognised that veterans are more likely to experience a range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, major depression, substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many individuals use substances as a coping...

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