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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.
Exploring the association of meaning in life with psychological distress in male patients with substance use disorder in Pakistan
Abstract
The objective of the present research is to explore the predictive association of meaning in life (presence & search) with psychological distress (depression, anxiety & stress) in people with substance use disorder. Sample of the...
Improving alcohol management in primary health care in Mexico
Abstract
Introduction
Alcohol screening, brief advice and referral to treatment (SBIRT) in primary health care is an effective strategy to decrease alcohol consumption at population level. However, there is relatively scarce evidence...
New Psychoactive Substances in the Homeless Population: A Cross-Sectional Study in the United Kingdom
Abstract
The last few years have seen the emergence of new psychoactive substances among the homeless population, specifically synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists. The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge and...
The impact of childhood trauma and mental disorders among people with opioid dependence
Tom Santo Jr presented at the NDARC Webinar Series on Thursday, 16 February 2023.
How do childhood trauma and mental disorders affect health, treatment and social outcomes among people with opioid dependence?
Research has found that...
Epidemiology of prescription opioid use in Iran
Dr Jaleh Gholami presented at the NDARC Webinar Series on Thursday, 9 March 2023.
Iran, located in the Middle East, has a high rate of opioid consumption and different patterns of drug use. In this webinar, we will present the epidemiology...
I had nothing, and drugs don’t leave”: Young offenders’ perspectives on Alcohol and Other Drugs (AoD)
This webinar looked at the contexts of young offenders’ alcohol and other drug use and the implications for harm reduction strategies.
The importance of multi-level interventions that move beyond ‘victim blaming’ and ‘individual...
Cognitive-behavioral therapies in Mexico
The book that the reader has in his hands aims to reflect the origin, background and current status worldwide and in Mexico of cognitive-behavioral therapies, as well as the different areas at its disposal, of which we only present a few...
Situation of Homelessness and Substance Use in India and the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
Availability of safe and comfortable shelter is one of the elementary human needs essential for both an individual’s survival as well as social development. However, even in the 21st century, about one fifth of the world’s population...
Bion’s Basic Assumption Groups in the Regimen Treatment of Addictions: Clinical Implications
This article provides reflection on the potential application of Bion’s model of basic assumption groups in patients undergoing midterm inpatient addiction treatment. The clinical implications are discussed in terms of the usability of Bion...
AddictologyIssue 4/2022
Seminar on “Psycho-Education about Drugs and Child Abuse” for Drug Use Prevention in Schools, Colleges and Universities by Department of Psychiatry Poonch Medical College Rawalakot-AJK in Collaboration with ISSUP Pakistan, Pakistan Psychiatric Society AT
Seminar on “Psycho-Education about Drugs and Child Abuse” for Drug Use Prevention In Schools, Colleges, and Universities organized by Department of Psychiatry Poonch Medical Collage Rawalakot-AJK in collaboration with ISSUP Pakistan Chapter...
The Influence of Persuasive Messages to Quit Smoking by Media Advertisements
INTRODUCTION: The high rate of substance use highlights the need to intervene in the initial use prevention of smoking tobacco. The aim was to determine the efficacy of anti-smoking messages
to motivate smoking cessation.
METHODS: It was...
UK Drug Strategy
The International Journal of Drug Policy has published a special collection of articles focusing on UK drug strategy.
The collection includes:
- Introduction to special section on UK drug strategy
- Words matter: A commentary on the new UK...
Human rights issues associated with compulsory drug treatments and rehabilitation process in Sri Lanka
Compulsory drug treatment and rehabilitation: Human Rights issues in Sri Lanka
K.A. WARUNI KUMARASINGHA,
Assistant Lecturer,
Department of International Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Abstract
Protection of human rights...
International Symposium: Mental health of the population during the war: new challenges for society and consequences for the economy
This international symposium is supported by the joint initiative between ISSUP Ukraine and Interdisciplinary analytical center on socioeconomic well-being and mental health (SEMA), Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv.
Building Resilience and Bouncing Back from setback in Recovery: The PEER Perspective
ISSUP Malaysia are pleased to present their Webinar on Building Resilience and Bouncing Back from setback in Recovery: The PEER Perspective.
Cannabis: Reading List
Of all illicit substances, cannabis stands out as the most extensively cultivated, trafficked, and misused. It has significant effects on the human body and mind, altering sensory perceptions, mood, cognitive abilities, motor coordination...
National policymakers and key stakeholders in Central Asia increase their knowledge of the quality assurance system related to drug use disorders through UNODC trainings
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) conducted a series of national trainings on "Quality Assurance (QA) of Drug Use Disorder Treatment Systems", which took place from 27 to 28 February 2023 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 2 to 3...
Empowering Communities to Face Substance Use and Behavioural Health Problems Through Innovatory Prevention Initiatives
ISSUP Togo would like to invite you to their Webinar on Empowering Communities to Face Substance Use and Behavioural Health Problems Through Innovatory Prevention Initiatives.
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Seventeenth Session)
ISSUP Nigeria are pleased to present their next Bi-Monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. The topic of this webinar is 'Mental health and substance abuse'.
Panda - The perfect digital companion on the road to recovery
ISSUP South Africa are pleased to present their Webinar on Panda - The perfect digital companion on the road to recovery.