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The organised efforts of governments, health systems, and communities to prevent substance-related harms, promote wellbeing, and improve population health outcomes. A public health approach focuses on prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery support, and harm reduction, while also addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence substance use. It relies on surveillance data, evidence-based interventions, policies, and cross-sector collaboration to reduce the overall burden of substance use disorders and promote healthier communities.
Cannabis: Reading List
Of all illicit substances, cannabis stands out as the most extensively cultivated, trafficked, and misused. It has significant effects on the human body and mind, altering sensory perceptions, mood, cognitive abilities, motor coordination...
Cannabis Use in Sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract
Background and Aims
The most available data on the prevalence of cannabis use come from population surveys conducted in high-income countries in North America, Oceania and Europe. Less is known about the prevalence of cannabis...
Developing the Addiction Workforce in Africa: Progress and Issues
ICUDDR and ISSUP are pleased to present our Webinar on Developing the Addiction Workforce in Africa.
UNODC improves clinical and group skills of a team of national trainers from Central Asia
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia supported the training for trainers on course 16 – "Advanced Clinical Skills" and on course 19 – "Strengthening group skills", which took place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 20-24 February 2023...
UNODC Enhanced Clinical and Group Facilitation Skills of the Team of National Trainers from Central Asia
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia supported a training of trainers (ToT) on “Course 16 – Advanced Clinical Skills “and “Course 19 – “Enhancing Group Facilitation Skills” which took place in person in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 20-24...
EMCDDA webinar: Methamphetamine in Europe — past and present
Objective: To explore the problem of methamphetamine in Europe.
In this webinar, EMCDDA will explore the problem of methamphetamine in Europe, how it is deeply rooted in the history of our continent and how it evolved.
How alcohol industry organisations mislead the public about alcohol and cancer
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of several types of cancer, including several common cancers. As part of their corporate social responsibility activities, the alcohol industry shares information about alcohol and cancer.
in this...
Nutrients Special issue: The Impact of Alcohol on Human Health
Special Issue Information
Alcohol is often perceived as an underrated risk factor for human health. The aim of this Special Issue is to correct misperceptions and misinformation by providing up-to-date reviews and publications that...
£421 million to boost drug and alcohol treatment across England
It has been announced that local authorities across England will benefit from an extra £421 million government funding through to 2025 to improve drug and alcohol addiction treatment and recovery.
The extra funding will enable the creation...
Nationally representative surveys on cannabis use lack product details relevant to public health
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Objectives
Many annual, nationally representative US surveys that assess cannabis use do not collect information on product characteristics despite varying health risks and benefits. Capitalizing on a rich dataset of primarily...
Why do guidelines on what is low-risk drinking vary between countries so much?
The evidence of the harms done by alcohol consumption continues to build. However, despite the clear data, safe drinking guidelines vary between countries.
This article, published in the Guardian, explores the different factors that are...
New Psychoactive Substances – Designer Benzodiazepines
ISSUP Pakistan present their Webinar on New Psychoactive Substances – Designer Benzodiazepines.
Community mental health funding, stakeholder engagement and outcomes: a realist synthesis
Abstract
Mental health services continues to be a high priority for healthcare and social service systems. Funding structures within community mental health settings have shown to impact service providers’ behaviour and practices...
Join the VNGOC/ NYNGOC Ad-Hoc Working Group for NGOs in Latin America
The New York and Vienna NGO Committees on Drugs invite you to join a new ad-hoc working group for NGOs in Latin America.
Test of Impulsivity in Adolescence
BACKGROUND: Adolescence is one of the most important stages in a human life. This period is full of different stimuli and types of influence – from parents, peers, and society. It is related to greater susceptibility to problematic...
AddictologyIssue 3/2022
Online Instructor-Led Pilot Course on Monitoring and Evaluation of Substance Use Prevention Interventions and Policies: Experiences and Perceptions of International Participants
INTRODUCTION: As the prevalence of substance use continues to rise all over the world amidst the ongoing pandemic, substance use prevention professionals are challenged to find alternative ways to enhance their knowledge and competence to...
AddictologyIssue 3/2022
Nature and Course of Clinician and Self-Rated Depressive Features in Persons with Alcohol Use Disorders: A Preliminary Prospective Study among Men Seeking Treatment
INTRODUCTION: The trajectory and nature of depression in patients with alcohol use disorder as they enter treatment needs to be understood better. This study assessed the nature and course of depressive features among male patients with...
AddictologyIssue 3/2022
Risk Behaviour of Adolescents Aged 10–15 in Slovakia. Relation to Sex, Age, and Body Mass Index
BACKGROUND: As a theoretical base we used Jessor’s concept of the Syndrome of Risk Behaviour in Adolescence, the self-concept, and the concept of body image.
AIM: The main aim of the contribution was research on the relations between the...
AddictologyIssue 3/2022
No Good Time Without Drugs: Qualitative Study Among Nightlife Attendees in Tbilisi, Georgia
INTRODUCTION: Individuals who visit nightclubs and electronic dance music (EDM) festivals tend to use psychoactive substances, often multiple substances, in this setting and are at risk of serious negative health effects. This paper aims to...
AddictologyIssue 3/2022
Epidemiological Study of Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Behaviour Among Patients with Substance Use Disorders in a Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre for Addiction in Dubai
Suicide is considered a severe global phenomenon as near to 700,000 people die annually as a result of suicidal behaviours. Suicide is a major public health problem among patients with a substance use disorder.
AddictologyIssue 3/2022