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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.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Reported Violence Against Women and Girls
Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, and the introduction of restrictions and lockdowns in countries around the world, evidence suggests that there has been a dramatic increas in reports of violence against women and girls.
The aim of...
Sildenafil and Suicide in Sweden
Abstract
Much theory asserts that sexual intimacy sustains mental health. Experimental tests of such theory remain rare and have not provided compelling evidence because ethical, practical, and cultural constraints bias samples and results...
The Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act 75 of 2008) and the Use/Possession of Cannabis by Children
ISSUP South Africa and South Africa ITTC are pleased to present their Webinar on The Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act 75 of 2008) and the use/possession of cannabis by children.
Women and Alcohol
This is a special edition of the Journal Alcohol Research: Current Reviews. It is open source and has new articles on women and alcohol use.
UNODC conducts gender-sensitive substance use disorder training day in Ecuador
Quito, 16 March 2021.- The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), through the Global Drug And Treatment Care Project - with the support of Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health - developed a training day on treatment for women...
Comparison of Water Pipes vs Other Modes of Cannabis Consumption and Subsequent Illicit Drug Use in a Longitudinal Cohort of Young Swiss Men
Abstract
Importance: There are concerns that the use of water pipes to consume cannabis is associated with increased risks of engaging in more addictive behaviors.
Objective: To examine whether consuming cannabis with a water pipe was...
5 Things You Need to Know About Alcohol and Cancer
Rethink your alcohol consumption to decrease your risk of cancer.
Most of us are familiar with the link between some lifestyle behaviors and cancer - such as smoking or sedentary lifestyle.
But some people may be surprised by the fact...
Participate in the Commission on Narcotic Drugs next week!!!
The Commission will take place next week, from 12 to 16 April 2021 and, because of the pandemic, all the sessions will be webcasted.
Consumption of psychoactive substances and gender perspective. In the week of the International Day of Action for Women's Health
ISSUP Argentina invites you to participate in a webinar that will discuss psychoactive substance use and gender perspective - in the week of the International Day of Action for Women's Health.
Secondary School Students’ Perceptions of a Mobile Application Design for Smoking Prevention
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Our research was based on the BUS model, which provides guidelines for developing mobile applications for health. This model is supported by theories of behavior change, user-centered design, and social marketing...
Tobacco Webinar Series: Tobacco Smoking Addiction - From Prevention to Treatment
ISSUP presents the final session in the series of three Webinars focusing on Tobacco Use. The third Webinar will be hosted by ISSUP Pakistan and explore the topic of 'Tobacco Smoking Addiction - From Prevention to Treatment'.
Effectiveness Bank Course on Alcohol Treatment Research Reaches its Conclusion
COURSE ON ALCOHOL TREATMENT RESEARCH REACHES ITS CONCLUSION
Time to recap the journey started over a year ago to update the Alcohol Treatment Matrix, a unique mapping of seminal and key research and guidance on alcohol brief interventions...
Tobacco Webinar Series: New Electronic Smoking Devices - What's the Difference?
ISSUP would like to present the second session in the three-part Webinar series focusing on Tobacco Use. This Webinar asks the question 'New Electronic Smoking Devices - What's the Difference?'
Tobacco Webinar Series: Tobacco Use - Pleasure or Harm?
ISSUP are pleased to present the first of three Webinars on the topic of Tobacco Use. This first Webinar was organised in collaboration with ISSUP India and centres on 'Tobacco Use - Pleasure or Harm?'
Patient and Provider Knowledge of and Attitudes toward Medical Conditions and Medication during Pregnancy
Abstract
Background
Knowledge of medical conditions and their evidence-based medications varies among individuals. This range of knowledge may affect attitudes and influence medical decision-making of both patients and providers...
Women Affected by Domestic Abuse and Someone Else's Substance Use
Executive Summary
Domestic abuse predominantly affects women, and 35 years of experience supporting families affected by substance use has taught Adfam that women are disproportionately affected by the problematic drug or alcohol use of a...
E-book: "Parents in Prevention" - volume 1
An E-book to support people to keep children and adolescents safe and free from problems related to the use of alcohol and other drugs.
In an increasingly fast-paced and dynamic world, more and more people suffer pressures, stress and...
Plan for the opening of the National Unit of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Kazakhstan
The ISSUP Kazakhstan team is pleased to welcome you to the upcoming opening ceremony of the National Unit of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Kazakhstan, which will be held online April 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m...
Using Nutrition to Promote Addiction Recovery
In this article Khary Rigg, Ph.D and Kelly Miller, NTMC introduce us to the importance of nutrition in addiction recovery and highlight some practical, evidence-based actions to consider when advocating for nutritional interventions in recovery care.