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Distinct groups of people within a society who share certain characteristics such as age, gender, geographic location, socioeconomic status, cultural background, or exposure to particular risk factors that may influence patterns of substance use, vulnerability to substance use disorders, and access to services. In the context of substance use systems, identifying and understanding different populations helps guide the design of prevention, treatment, recovery, and policy responses that are appropriate, equitable, and responsive to specific needs. Examples may include youth, women, people experiencing homelessness, individuals in the criminal justice system, or communities affected by specific social or economic conditions.
Formal mindfulness practice predicts reductions in PTSD symptom severity following a mindfulness-based intervention for women with co-occurring PTSD and substance use disorder
Abstract
Background
Women with co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance use disorder (SUD) experience systemic barriers that place them in danger of poorer treatment outcomes. Some mindfulness-based interventions...
Changes in Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Subsequent Commercialization in Ontario, Canada
Abstract
Importance Prior research suggests that the legalization of recreational cannabis is associated with increases in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), but it is unclear how cannabis commercialization (ie, greater retail store...
Training of trainers (TOT) on mental health for prison staffs
Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) and Bangladesh Prison Directorate jointly organized a four-day long ToT on mental health for prison officials from 22-25 August 2022, in the meeting room of Dhaka Central Jail. A total of 21 participants...
Recovery is Possible: Defining Recovery in terms of abstinence-based treatment and Opioid substitution therapy
ISSUP South Africa are pleased to present their Webinar on Defining Recovery in terms of abstinence-based treatment and Opioid substitution therapy.
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Fourteenth Session)
ISSUP Nigeria are pleased to present their next Bi-Monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar will centre on 'The Use of Methamphetamine in Nigeria: Trend and Threat Analysis'.
Road traffic injury risk from alcohol and cannabis use among emergency department patients in Argentina
ABSTRACT
Objective. To report the risk from alcohol, cannabis, and their combined use for non-fatal road traffic injuries for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
Methods. Risk was estimated using the case-crossover method. Participants...
Family Drug and Alcohol Courts in Northern Ireland (FDAC)
ISSUP UK are pleased to present their Webinar on the Family Drug and Alcohol Courts in Northern Ireland (FDAC).
DESK REVIEW: Support for People with Substance Use Disorder in Ukraine During the War
Summary
War in Ukraine has inevitably led to the country's health system functioning at reduced capacity. Attacks near hospitals and active military operations force people to change their place of residence and flee from the war to safer...
Prevention of substance use during pregnancy - Lecture by Dr. Renata Azevedo
Drug use in Brazil is a real public health problem. When used in a problematic way, it can provoke or increase family crises and violence.
The use or dependence of psychoactive substances by pregnant women is quite worrying, since...
Training on the Management of Substance Use Disorders
On August 20, 2022, in the Kinnaird Center for Learning and Cultural Development (KCLCD) Lahore, a one-day skills workshop for students of Professional Certification in Clinical Psychology (PCCP) batch II was organized.
Dr. Nazish Idrees...
Inauguration of the YOUFEST on Pakistan Independence Day 2022
On August 14, 2022, Sunday was the day of great hustle and bustle at Grace International Rehabilitation Center. The celebrations of the day had a special purpose to disclose the Global Vision 2030 called YOUFEST. The next 8 years of the...
Providing alcohol and other drug treatment in a residential setting
Workers who provide AOD treatment to people in residential settings need to have the most up-to-date and evidenced-based practice approaches at their fingertips.
In this comprehensive resource, you will find research outlining the...
Self-control in a stressed society – Lecture by Dr. Augusto Cury
Dr. Augusto Cury , in his lecture at the 7th Freemind Congress, talks about how to maintain self-control in a stressed and digitally intoxicated society
In the history of Freemind, two people have been, are and will always be very...
APSI Prevention Talks
Prevention Talks is a new online discussion hosted by APSI with speakers who will explore some of the current issues and their potential impact on prevention research and practice.
Speakers will represent a variety of stakeholders in the...
UNODC discussed the protection of adolescents and young people from psychoactive and narcotic drugs at a round table “Youth for a healthy lifestyle”
On 10 August, 2022, UNODC jointly with the representatives of ministries and state departments of the Republic of Uzbekistan, members of the Youth Parliament at the Legislative Chamber and the Senate of the Oliy Majlis (Parliament), as well...
Posttraumatic growth following a drug-related death: A family perspective
This paper explores the experience of posttraumatic growth in families who have lost a family member to a drug-related death.
Seven family units (17 participants) were interviewed, and interviews were analysed.
Analyses revealed themes...
Perspectives of service providers on aftercare service provision for persons with substance use disorders at a Rural District in South Africa
Background
Aftercare programs for people with substance use disorders (PWSUD) are frequently challenged with a number of overlapping obstacles, including uncertain policy consequences and a lack of resources. Despite demographic variety...
Reorganisation of Substance Use Treatment and Harm Reduction Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Survey
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted people with substance use disorders (SUDs) worldwide, and healthcare systems have reorganized their services in response to the pandemic.
Methods: One week after the...
Effectiveness of Varenicline and Cytisine for Alcohol Use Reduction Among People With HIV and Substance Use A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract
Importance Cigarette smoking and risky alcohol consumption co-occur and are undertreated. Nicotine receptor partial agonists and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) treat smoking but are unproven for alcohol, and clinical trials...
The Impact of Drug Treatment on Parenting Skills Development: An Underrated Intervention Potential?
Summary
Substance use disorder (SUD) affects the relationship and care of children, leading to abusive behaviors. The parent-child relationship may improve with the development of parental skills (PC) in users of TUS treatment programs...