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HEAL Connections Sharing Session Two-Part Series: Inclusive Language, Imagery, and Storytelling for Addiction and Pain Researcher Teams
Overview
This Sharing Session was part one of a two-part series focusing on helping HEAL addiction researchers use language, imagery, and storytelling in respectful ways that engage all stakeholders.
SSA Podcast- Relapse: what is it and what does it mean to people who experience it?
In the latest episode of the Addictions Edited podcast, Rob Calder talks to Dr Maike Klein from the University of Bath about her qualitative research into relapse.
They discuss how relapse can be perceived as part of recovery or...
UNODC work relating to substance use and HIV
UNODC has put together summaries of the work that they are doing relating to Drug use and HIV.
Here, you can find out more about the work that UNODC has done relating to
Comorbidity of mental health and substance use disorders
Overview
Mental health problems are very common in those with a substance use disorder, and these patients have more clinically and psychosocially severe problems than patients with substance use disorders without comorbid mental health...
Project NEPTUNE training modules
In partnership with the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Project NEPTUNE has developed training modules to improve clinical practice in the management of harms resulting from the use of club drugs and novel psychoactive substances.
These...
UNODC Early Warning Advisory on New Psychoactive Substances
The rapid emergence of a large number of New Psychoactive Substances on the global drug market poses a significant risk to public health and a challenge to drug policy. Often, little is known about the adverse health effects and social...
New psychoactive substances (NPS)
Overview
A new psychoactive substance (NPS) is defined as 'a new narcotic or psychotropic drug, in pure form or in preparation, that is not controlled by the United Nations drug conventions, but which may pose a public health threat...
Opioid-related deaths: health and social responses
This miniguide is one of a larger set, which together comprises Health and social responses to drug problems: a European guide 2021.
It provides an overview of the most important aspects to consider when planning or delivering health and...
The SSA guide to academic posters
The Society for the Study of Addiction have developed a guide for creating academic posters.
The resource contains information on:
- Tailoring your poster to your audience
- Presentation
- Telling a story
- Topic
- Accessibility
- Inclu...
The Pregnancy Edit
The Society for the Study on Addiction (SSA) Pregnancy Edit is a series of articles on alcohol-related harm in pregnancy, published on the Society for the Study of Addiction website in September 2021.
Topic covered include:
- the...
‘Externalising questions in relation to Addictive Thinking’
Externalising question in relation to Addictive Thinking (Self)
- How does addictive thinking get you to use more than you intended to?
- What are some things that give addictive thinking more space?
- How does addictive thinking get you...
Deconstructing Addiction
This resource has been initiated by Anthony Corballis in conjunction with Dulwich Centre Publications. You’ll find here a range of writings about addiction and ways of responding to alcohol and other drug use.
Toolkit for practitioners working with families affected by co-occurring conditions
This toolkit has been produced by Adfam and family members affected by the co-occurring conditions of substance use disorders and mental ill-health. It is designed for practitioners who support those caring for a loved one who is having...
World Health Organisation Tobacco Health Topic
The World Health Organisation (WHO) have a health topic page dedicated to tobacco use.
The page includes:
- up to date data on smoking, tobacco control country profiles
- factsheet, infographics and maps
- the latest news, events and...
Substance Use in Older Adults Resources
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a growing issue in adults aged 65 and older in the United States. Older adults are more likely to take prescription medications and experience chronic health problems associated with aging, including chronic...
‘Dignity first’: improving the lives of homeless people who drink and take drugs
Focusing on people with overlapping experiences of homelessness and substance use, this hot topic examines what social policies would look like if they prioritised saving lives and improving lives.
It brings together evidence about needs...
PhD: Addicted to Research Podcast
'PhD: addicted to research' is a podcast created by PhD students funded by the Society for the Study of Addiction and is for anyone doing a PhD or thinking about doing a PhD.
The presenters of the podcast are all at different stages of...
Telehealth Learning Series for SUD Treatment and Recovery Support Providers
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network, the Center for Excellence on Protected Health Information (CoE-PHI), the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers, and the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse...
Motivational Interviewing
ASAM has gathered a selection of short videos and resources that examine aspects of motivational interviewing.
Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care (Video: 4 min, 23 sec)
Cleveland Clinic. An inspirational video about...
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