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Two Countries and one problem: Prevention in Pediatrics
ISSUP Brasil presented a webinar with pediatricians discussing ways of prevention and how problems caused by substance use work.
Two pediatricians discuss the means of prevention and how problems caused by substance use work.
Moderato...
Substance Use Prevention: A review of what it means and requires through the language of football/soccer
Cannabis and Adolescence
Guidelines for the care of mental health and spiritual harmonies of indigenous peoples and communities in Colombia
Document of the Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Colombia, of guidelines for the care of mental health and spiritual harmonies of indigenous peoples and communities within the framework of SISPI, in coordination with the national...
Community Mental Health Center Success in Prevention and Treatment of People Who Use Psychoactive Substances
ISSUP Peru invites you to participate in a webinar on community addiction prevention and control services.
The webinar will take place on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 11:00 (Peru time)
This webinar analyzes the activity that promotes...
Problematic opioid use in Ireland, 2015–2019
In this report, the Health Research Board presents the results of a study that aimed to estimate the prevalence of problematic opioid use in Ireland from 2015 to 2019 using a four-source capture-recapture method.
Key Findings:
In...
Comorbidities in Drug Use Disorders: No wrong door
This discussion paper aims to highlight the evidence related to mental and physical health comorbidities in drug use disorders and to promote the development of innovative, evidence-based policies and practices to treat drug use disorders...
Coping with Life After Prison
Psychologists are playing pivotal roles in reentry programs, but more research and investment are needed to help incarcerated individuals build successful lives after leaving prison.
This article, published in the American Psychological...
Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS)-SA: Implementation, Results, and Implications for Policy
Alcohol consumption in children
2022-2026 NIDA Strategic Plan
Overview
This strategic plan reflects NIDA’s commitment to advancing all aspects of addiction science - from basic to translational, clinical, and health services research - in the service of enhancing fundamental knowledge and improving...
Alternatives to Conviction or Punishment Available for People Who Use Drugs
Substance/drug use disorders are multifactorial and biopsychosocial health disorders, associated with additional health problems, socio-economic inequalities, violence, criminal behaviour and social exclusion. In addition to the public...
Treatment of Drug Use Disorders and Associated Mental Health Disorders in Prison Settings and Forensic Hospitals
This discussion paper was prepared by UNODC following various requests from the Member States for technical assistance on the treatment of drug use disorders and associated mental health disorders in prison settings.
This effort is...
Training on UTC 01 - Sri Lanka (Second Batch of Sri Lanka)
Preventive Education and Training Unit of National Dangerous Drugs Control Board - Sri Lanka has conducted training on Universal Treatment Curriculum, Course 01 (UTC 01) for 24 staff members in National Dangerous Drugs Control Board on 23rd...
Alcohol Use Disorder and its Treatment with Medications and Nutrition
Challenges and Responses: Reaching out to those with Substance Use and Mental Health Problems
Creating Persuasive Media Messages to Prevent Substance Misuse
The complexity and challenge of ‘dual diagnosis’
This Drug and Alcohol Finding publication addresses a hot topic which generates heated debate- dual diagnosis.
Whether to focus on mental health problems or substance use problems when the patient exhibits both is a long-standing...
Mental ill health and substance misuse: Dual Diagnosis
This paper has been compiled in response to an MLA request on the complex issue of ‘dual diagnosis’ in the context of service provision. Specifically, the paper provides the following:
- An overview of dual diagnosis.
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Estimated...
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