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Developing and implementing a Drug reduce University Diploma for health practitioners in Uruguay: challenges and future directions
Pattern and Socio-Demographic Correlation of Substance Use Among Patients Attending the Drug Unit of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital - Dr. Aborlo Kennedy Nkporbu, Day 5, 09:00-10:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 16th May, 2022
Presentation:
- Pattern and Socio-Demographic Correlation of Substance Use Among Patients Attending the Drug Unit...
Trends in Cannabis Polysubstance Use During Early Pregnancy Among Patients in a Large Health Care System in Northern California
Abstract
Importance Rates of prenatal cannabis use are increasing alongside perceptions that cannabis is a harmless therapeutic for pregnancy-related ailments, while rates of prenatal use of alcohol and tobacco are decreasing. It is...
Variations in national availability of waivered buprenorphine prescribers by racial and ethnic composition of zip codes
Background
Opioid overdose remains a public health crisis in diverse communities. Between 2019 and 2020, there was an almost 40% increase in drug fatalities primarily due to opioid analogues of both stimulants and opioids. Medications...
The prevalence of people who inject drugs among those with HIV late presentation: a meta-analysis
Early detection of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome allows infected people to use prophylaxis against opportunistic infections and beginning immediate treatment for secondary complications. People who receive treatment benefit from...
Psychosocial Interventions to Improve Psychological, Social and Physical Wellbeing in Family Members Affected by an Adult Relative’s Substance Use: A Systematic Search and Review of the Evidence
The use of alcohol and drugs is a significant public health concern and is prevalent in families. Over 100 million people are thought to be affected by a close relative's substance use, with many experiencing negative health and social...
Disentangling substance use and related problems: urgency predicts substance-related problems beyond the degree of use
Background:
Substance use disorders are reliably associated with high impulsivity and sensation seeking. Importantly, both precede problematic substance use, implicating them as risk factors. Individuals with substance use disorders show...
First Alcohol Treatment Institutions in Today's Czech Republic and Slovak Republic
Abstract
Objective:
Drawing on qualitative analysis of selected historical documents, the paper seeks to provide a definition of the general characteristics of the first institutional alcohol treatment facilities in today's Czech...
Heavy Cannabis Use, Dependence and the Brain
Although cannabis use disorder (CUD) is one of the most common substance use disorders (SUDs), the impact of CUD on the brain remains unclear and understudied.
In a recent article, published in Addiction journal, researchers from the...
Changes in Smoker Characteristics in England
Smoking in England has decreased over the last decade. It is vital to monitor the trends and examine the factors that may be influencing the downward curve, so as to maintain the pattern and make predictions about future smoking rates.
A...
Responding to Global Stimulant Use: Challenges and Opportunities
Stimulants drugs increase the activity of the central nervous system producing feelings of euphoria, increased confidence, sociability, energy, and wakefulness.
In a recent paper, published as part of the Lancet series on drug use...
Drug Use Series from the Lancet Journals
Executive Summary
The drug use landscape is dynamic and changing. Changes in public attitudes and laws towards drug use have occurred in an increasing number of countries.
Global drug production and consumption are increasing as are...
Tobacco Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Risks and Challenges
In recent years, the tobacco pandemic’s magnitude and trajectory has shifted away from high-income countries to low- and middle-income countries and so have the tobacco industry’s marketing efforts and tactics.
Research suggests that Sub...
Alcohol Use Disorders and the Heart
The negative impact of harmful substance use on societies physical and mental wellbeing is a global issue. Substance use disorders are associated with a significant disease burden.
In recognition of this, Addiction is initiating a new...
Long-Term Joint Trajectories of Heroin Use and Treatment Utilisation
There has been a concerning steady increase in heroin-related deaths in countries around the world. Treatment is rarely simple, and it often requires multiple attempts before a person is able to abstain from using or reduce their use.
Lo...
Tobacco Use Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Young Adults
It is recognised that smoking and use of tobacco products among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) young adults is higher compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers.
Although it is believed that within the...
Hazardous Alcohol Use among Patients with Schizophrenia and Depression
Harmful alcohol use is known to increase the risk of alcohol dependence as well as physical conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cirrhosis.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common co-occurring disorder in people...
Assessing Prenatal Alcohol Exposure in a Study of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a diagnostic term used to describe physical, neurodevelopmental, and cognitive impairments that have occurred following exposure to alcohol during pregnancy. The diagnosis of FASD requires a...
Substance Use Disorders among Veterans
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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