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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.
Current Marijuana Use by Industry and Occupation — Colorado, 2014–2015
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Eight states, including Colorado, have legalized recreational marijuana use among persons aged ≥21 years. The association between marijuana use and occupational injury is of public health...
Substance Use amongst University Students in Ethiopia
A study published in the Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy journal details the prevalence of substance use amongst students from Debre Berhan University in Central Ethiopia.
Substance use behaviors of 695 students were...
Guidelines on the Management of Co-Occurring Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health Conditions in Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Settings
In a nutshell...
These Guidelines aim to provide alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers with evidence-based information to assist with the management of co-occurring, or comorbid, AOD and mental health conditions. They represent an update...
The National Protocol for Treatment of Substance Use Disorders in Kenya
Substance (Drug) Abuse is increasing in Kenya and especially among the youth. Current statistics indicate that more than half of drug users are aged 10-19 years. Most studies done in the country indicate that the commonly used drugs are...
Smoking Linked to Irregular Menstruation and Early Menopause
A study exploring the factors leading to menstrual cycle irregularity and menopause has discovered smoking may contribute to irregular menstrual cycles. The research, carried out in Korea, also found an association with the early initiation...
Effects of Dietary Antioxidant Vitamins on Lung Functions According to Gender and Smoking Status in Korea
Abstract
Objective: Cigarette smoke-induced oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Dietary antioxidants are thought to prevent smoke-induced oxidative damage. The aim...
Screening of risks arising from the consumption of drugs using the ASSIST (Alcohol, smoking and substances involvement screening test) in primary care patients
Overview
Aim: The objective is to estimate the prevalence of consumption risk of drugs and patterns of consumption in primary care.
Design: Descriptive cross-sectional multicenter study.
Site: Five health centres in the area south of...
New Resource Centre from SAMHSA
SAMHSA has launched the new Evidence Based Resource Center which will allow practitioners to find tools, manuals, clinical practice guidelines and science based-resources.
Available directly through the SAMHSA website, the digital...
Tobacco Product Packages Will Have ‘Quit Line’ from September in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, INDIA: From September 1, the tobacco product packages must for the first time have a ‘Quit Line’, which will contain a helpline number accompanied with a health warning message. The Indian Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry...
Vulnerability for Alcohol Use Disorder and Rate of Alcohol Consumption
"Binge drinking" may be more prevelent in individuals with an increased vulnerability to alcohol use disorder (AUD) and could act as an early warning indicator.
Acquiring a role opposite a forgotten social reality
Gaining a leading role opposite a forgotten social reality
Eduardo H. Loyola Arguello (ISSUP Member)
El Salvador is a geographically small country, with a history characterized by pain, conflict and great need, but where the Salvadoran...
Psychiatric Co-Morbidities in Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorders: Prevalence, Impact, and Implications for Treatment
Abstract
Purpose of Review
This review seeks to investigate three questions: What is the prevalence of comorbid psychiatric diagnoses among pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD)? How do comorbid psychiatric illnesses impact...
Annual Total Binge Drinks Consumed by U.S. Adults, 2015
Introduction
Binge drinking (four or more drinks for women, five or more drinks for men on an occasion) accounts for more than half of the 88,000 U.S. deaths resulting from excessive drinking annually. Adult binge drinkers do so frequently...
New Dataset Made Available from Study of Adolescent Brain Development
In February of 2018 the US National Institute of Health (NIH) released the first dataset from an "unprecedented study of adolescent brain development", the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study.
The study has, to date...
Characteristics of and Precipitating Circumstances Surrounding Suicide among Persons Aged 10–17 Years
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Suicide is a major public health problem. It is the third leading cause of death among U.S. persons aged 10–17 years. In Utah, the rate of suicide among persons aged 10–17 years has...
A Web-Based Toolkit to Provide Evidence-Based Resources about Crystal Methamphetamine for the Australian Community
ABSTRACT
Background: The use of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and the associated harms for individuals, families, and communities across Australia has been the subject of growing concern in recent years. The provision of easily accessible...
Factors That Make Thai Teenagers Drink Alcohol
Abstract
Thailand teenagers currently have more alcohol consumption habits. Especially in the younger age group, which the government has banned the sales of alcohol to children under 18 years old. However, the legislation was not...
Differences between Psychotic Disorders with Concurrent Cannabis Use and Cannabis-Induced Psychoses
Abstract
Background: The fact that Cannabis use can lead to psychotic symptoms has been recognized years ago. Moreover, when the patient is using cannabis, the distinction between a primary psychotic disorder and a cannabis-induced...
The Restriction of Hours, Sales and Liquors: Lima 2010-17: Traffic Accidents (TA) and other Violent Deaths
Abstract
Objective: Determine the relationship between the hours of sale of spirits "Safe Time" and those killed by traffic accidents (TA).
Material and Methods: Descriptive research based on the monthly report made by the Metropolitan...
Heroin Uncertainties: Exploring Users’ Perceptions of Fentanyl-Adulterated and -Substituted ‘Heroin’
Abstract
Background
The US is experiencing an unprecedented opioid overdose epidemic fostered in recent years by regional contamination of the heroin supply with the fentanyl family of synthetic opioids. Since 2011 opioid-related overdose...