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Treatment
The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Vibrant and Healthy Kids Aligning Science, Practice, and Policy to Advance Health Equity
Children are the foundation of the United States, and supporting them is a key component of building a successful future. However, millions of children face health inequities that compromise their development, well-being, and long-term...
National Drugs Library: The Irish Situation Factsheets
The Health Research Board have updated their fact sheets relating to drug use and treatment in Ireland.
Minimum Unit Pricing
One way to deter people from consuming excessive and harmful amounts of alcohol is through alcohol pricing policies. One such policy is the Minimum Unit Pricing.
Several countries, including Scotland, Canada, certain states of the USA...
As part of the COPOLAD meeting in Panama, multilateral agencies exchange experiences of cooperation and support for drug policies in the countries of
Representatives of PAHO-WHO, CICAD, European Observatory, UNDOC and CARICOM discuss strategies to strengthen the quality of treatments and prevention programmes in countries. How to complement and not overlap; and how to achieve effective...
Drug Demand Reduction
Drug Demand Reduction
By Grainne Kenny
An estimated 200 million people, or 5% of the global population aged between 15-64yrs have used illicit drugs at least once in the past year. Britain and Ireland have the highest number of drug and...
The Emerging Role of Toxic Adulterants in Street Drugs in the US Illicit Opioid Crisis
This article introduces the emergence of adulterant cutting agents in street drugs in the United States and considers the synergistic effects that is compounding the opioids crisis in the U.S. The article outlines the role of the Colombo...
Introduction to Adverse Childhood Experiences - Slideshow
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful events or situations that happen during childhood and/or adolescence.
Evidence suggests strong links between ACEs and a wide range of health and social problems across the lifespan...
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)- Evidence Briefing
There is a pressing need to protect the wellbeing of children growing up within our society.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful events or situations that happen during childhood and/or adolescence.
There is clear...
Training on Basic Counselling Skills for Addiction Professional - Final Report
In order to appropriately address the concerning global levels of substance use and substance use disorders, it is vital that staff are trained to deliver evidence-based treatment.
At the start of November 2019, the Education and Training...
Cannabis Use during Methadone Maintenance Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Background: Rates of cannabis use among patients receiving methadone maintenance therapy are high, and cannabis use may be associated with outcomes of methadone maintenance therapy. We examined the effect of cannabis use on opioid...
Technology Transfer in the Area of Addictions
Summary
The knowledge provided by psychology must respond to different problems, which can only be achieved when the findings obtained by scientific evidence are affordable to other scientific groups, and social nuclei, in order for them...
Impact of a Brief Intervention Program in Clinical Practice
Introduction: The present study analyzes the main barriers and adaptations to brief interventions that focus on addictive behavior treatments carried out in clinical settings by 756 health professionals during their adoption...
Examining the Profile of High-Potency Cannabis and its Association with Severity of Cannabis Dependence
Abstract
Background
Cannabis use is decreasing in England and Wales, while demand for cannabis treatment in addiction services continues to rise. This could be partly due to an increased availability of high-potency cannabis.
Method
Adu...
UNODC-WHO Training in Argentina on the Management of Substance Use & Substance Use Disorders during Pregnancy
A total of 35 participants took part in this training that was organized by WHO and UNODC together with PAHO, SEDRONAR, Hospital der Mar, and the generous support from the U.S. State Department Bureau of International Narcotics and Law...
The Stages of Change Model of Overcoming Addiction
The “stages of change” or “transtheoretical” model is a way of describing the process by which people overcome addiction. The stages of change can be applied to a range of other behaviors that people want to change, but have difficulty...
Dual Relationships
In psychotherapy, a dual relationship occurs when a therapist has a second, significantly different relationship with their client in addition to the traditional client-therapist bond. For example, a therapist may find that the person...
Should Addiction Counselors Disclose They Are in Recovery?
Addiction therapy is often a personal and complex thing, which relies on interaction, bonding, and communication between counselors and their patients. This often happens because many of the people choosing to become addiction counselors...
Self-Disclosure and the Treatment of Substance Abuse
Abstract
The identification and treatment of the substance-abusing physician has led to outcome studies focusing on years of abstinence and resultant work performance, but little has been written addressing the therapeutic changes recovery...
Should Addiction Counselors Disclose Their Recovery?
More often than not, the answer is: no.
- “I’m in recovery too…so you can trust the suggestions I give you.”
- “I’ve been there, done that, so I ‘get’ where you are coming from.”
- “When I was in early recovery I wouldn’t trust normal people...
Therapeutic Relationships
The Importance of Therapeutic Relationships
A therapeutic relationship is an effective way to promote positive change in people. It involves building trust in order to encourage openness and honesty. This leads to better understanding...