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European Drug Report 2021
The Trends and Developments report presents the EMCDDA’s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe. Focusing on illicit drug use, related harms and drug supply, the report contains a comprehensive set of national data across these...
U.S. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE (GAO) "Behavioral Health: Patient Access, Provider Claims Payment, and the Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic"
Source: https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-21-437r.pdf
Fast Facts
How has the need for and availability of services for mental health and substance use disorders changed during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Evidence suggests these...
Considerations on scientific communication in the hyperconnected post COVID-19 era
Current world circumstances provoke multifaceted reflections on science from different standpoints correspondent to the complexity of reality. The relevance of scientific research to face threats such as COVID-19 is clear. Thanks to science...
Impact of COVID-19 on drug markets, use, harms and drug services in the community and prisons
Source: https://www.emcdda.europa.eu/system/files/publications/13745/TD0321143ENN_002.pdf
Summary
Since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on the way we live, with European countries having to introduce...
COVID-19 Perceived Impact and Psychological Variables as Predictors of Unhealthy Food and Alcohol Consumption Trajectories: The Role of Gender and Living with Children as Moderators
Abstract
The present study examines the trajectories of unhealthy food and alcohol consumption over time and considers whether perceived impact of COVID-19 and psychological variables are predictors of these trajectories. We ascertained...
Best Practices for Integrating Medical Students Into Telehealth Visits
Abstract
Telehealth has become an increasingly important part of health care delivery, with a dramatic rise in telehealth visits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth visits will continue to be a part of care delivery after the...
Virtual Twelve Step Meeting Attendance During the COVID-19 Period A Study of Members of Narcotics Anonymous
Abstract
Objectives:
Face-to-face meetings are key components of Twelve Step (TS) fellowships’ support of members’ abstinence. Home confinement during COVID-19 made this less feasible. Our objective was to ascertain whether a...
World Situation with Regard to Drug Abuse
This report contains a summary of the information available to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on the extent of drug use and its health consequences.
The report includes information on:
- Emerging drig trends
- Chal...
Disruption to Mental Health Services Caused by COVID-19
A recent World Health Organisation (WHO) survey has found that 93% of countries worldwide have experienced significant disruption to mental health services.
With a rise in demand for these services, these worring findings suggest there...
Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Related Restrictions on Homicide and Property Crime
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has seen the introduction of restrictions and countrywide lockdowns around the world, has changed criminal activity.
This research breif, put together by UNODC, examines the way the homicide, robbery, theft...
A Covid-19 Coping Toolkit for Parents and Caregivers in Recovery
This booklet is intended for a global audience of parents and caregivers who are in all stages of recovery from substance use disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The main feature of this booklet includes seven tip-sheets that offer...
Alcohol and the Coronavirus Pandemic: Individual, Societal and Policy Perspectives
The report “Alcohol and the coronavirus pandemic: individual, societal and policy perspectives” is the latest research publication in the series “Alcohol and Society” that has been published since 2013 to annually collate the latest...
Stepping Up: The Response of Stop Smoking Services in England to the Covid-19 Pandemic
This report, written in partnership with Cancer Research UK, examines the performance of stop smoking services in England during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
Key Points
- The proportion of local authorities commissioning a specialist...
Reitox National Focal Points’ Activities During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Reitox is the European information network on drugs and drug addiction created at the same time as the EMCDDA.
Members of the Reitox network are designated national institutions or agencies responsible for data collection and reporting...
Global Synthetic Drugs Assessment 2020
The Global Synthetic Drugs Assessment 2020 provides an analysis of the global synthetic drugs market.
- The first part of this report provides options for responses to counter the synthetic drug problem.
- The second part presents a global...
Global Drug Survey COVID-19 Special Edition: Key Findings Report
The GDS Special Edition on COVID-19 was developed as part of a global effort to better understand the impact of the pandemic on people’s lives with a specific focus on the use of alcohol and other drugs, mental health and relationships.
...The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on substance use: Implications for prevention and treatment
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought major challenges to healthcare systems and public health policies globally, as it requires novel treatment and prevention strategies to adapt for the impact of the pandemic. Individuals with...
Caring for Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Supporting Access to Telehealth for Addiction Services: Regulatory Overview and General Practice Considerations
The purpose of this document, which was put together by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), is to provide...
Informe Sobre La Sociedad Civil Y El Abordaje De Las Adicciones En El Contexto Del Covid-19
Herramientas, estrategias y dispositivos desarrollados por las Ong’s miembros de FONGA con el objetivo de garantizar la continuidad de la atención psicosocial y educativa en el contexto del COVID-19.
OBJETIVO
El presente proyecto se...
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