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The importance of evidence-based policy and practice
What do we mean by evidence and why does it matter?
This article, published by Drugs Research Network Scotland, discusses the hierarchy of evidence and the way evidence can be used to inform effective and efficient drug policy and practice...
Therapeutic interventions for for methamphetamine dependence
This webinar presented an overview of evidence for treatment of methamphetamine dependence, and future directions.
Crystalline methamphetamine (“ice”) is a significant and growing public health concern in Australia, with approximately 300...
The safety of pharmaceutical drugs of dependence in pregnancy
This seminar examines the emerging research on the safety of pharmaceutical drugs of dependence in pregnancy.
Pharmaceutical drugs of dependence are a group of drugs that have a recognized therapeutic need but are associated with a higher...
Alcohol use among women: Trends, social practices and co-designed solutions
This webinar discussed findings from recent studies on alcohol use among women in Australia.
In the context of global declines in alcohol consumption, studies have recently shown that middle-aged women’s alcohol use has increased in the...
New Zealand Announces Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan
New Zealand is making history with the launch of a bold Smokefree Action Plan that aims to reduce daily smoking prevalence to less than 5 percent for all population groups across the country by 2025.
The aim of the new plan is to...
Treatment and Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Health Problems
This training session on Treatment and Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Health Problems was conducted at the Department of Psychology, University of Karachi psychology graduates and faculty members.
Training workshop on" Trauma Management" for national trainers
this training workshop was organized by Aga Khan Agency for Habitat to train the national trainers (Community Emergency Response Team). 25 national trainers from different provinces attended this training workshop.
Training of Trainers Workshop on "Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral For Treatment" for Mental Health and Addiction Professionals.
The aim of this training workshop is to develop a team of professionals/ trainers who could replicate this training workshop across the country. To achieve this goal we wanted to increase their knowledge of substance abuse problems...
Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Resource Guide
The purpose of this resource guide is to share an overview of ROSC and illustrate how these systems are an integral part of the new health care environment. This guide will align the tenets of health care reform to the benefits, framework...
NGO CIVIL SOCIETY SUBMISSION TO WHO-SAFER MISSION on Alcohol in Uganda
NGO CIVIL SOCIETY SUBMISSION TO WHO-SAFER MISSION on Alcohol in Uganda
compiled by:
Uganda Alcohol Policy Alliance (UAPA)
and
Uganda Youth Development Link (UYDEL)
Kampala - Uganda. 24 November 2021
Scotland launches national campaign to tackle the stigma of addiction
Alcohol and problematic drug use are significant issues in Scotland, causing damage to people’s lives, families and communities, and contributing to violence and crime.
Not only can stigma relating to substance use impact an individuals...
From harm to hope: A ten year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives
Here you can read the UK governments 10-year plan to reduce illegal drug use.
The 10-year plan is also the formal, substantive response to the Independent Reviews of Drugs led by Dame Carol Black and accepts all of her key recommendations...
Chicken or egg: A dual diagnosis narrative
Summary
What is known on the subject?
- Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe persons who have a co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- It is the cause of significant economic burden to health care, justice and...
Substance Use Among Adolescents: Risk and Protective Factors
On December 2nd, CICAD's Demand Reduction Unit organised an online event on "Substance Use Among Adolescents: Risk and Protective Factors". The event is part of a series of international dialogues between Africa, Asia, Latin America and the...
Forward: A guide to support the wellbeing of youth and adults impacted by a parent's drug or alcohol use
"Forward: A Free guide to support the Wellbeing of Youth and Adults who have been Impacted by a Parent's Drug or Alcohol use."
The newly released guide, Forward, is the first of its kind. It is intended to increase a youth's...
Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Patients with Wernicke Encephalopathy: A Multicenter Observational Study
Abstract
Background
data regarding the association between Wernicke encephalopathy (WE) and alcoholic liver disease (ALD) are scarce in spite of alcohol consumption being the main risk factor for WE.
Aims
to describe the frequency of...
School safety plans: Building prevention in schools
From both education and substance use prevention research, we know that students cannot learn if they feel unsafe in their school environment. To bond or connect with the school, the school climate must be: Physically safe, emotionally...
Multiple health behaviour change: Perspectives from the field
Presented by Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin (University of Newcastle), Dr Adrian Dunlop (University of Newcastle / Hunter New England LHD) and Dr Lawrence Dadd (Hunter New England LHD) by the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to...
What are the evidence-based treatment options for methamphetamine use disorder?
This webinar provided attendees with information about:
1. Overview of the clinical challenges associated with methamphetamine use disorder
2. Psychosocial approaches for methamphetamine use disorder
3. Pharmacological treatments being...