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Cultural adaptation of measuring instruments on stigma and mental illness in Mexico City
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This work is part of a collaborative study involving research teams in Canada and Mexico. The general objective is to describe the process of cultural adaptation and semantic validation of three measuring instruments on stigma and...
Tobacco Smoking and Associated Factors Among People Living With HIV in Uganda
Rates of smoking among people living with HIV are greater than the number of people who smoke within the general population.
This article, published in the Journal of Nicotine and Tobacco, examines the smoking patterns and behaviours of...
Current Status of Violence, Suicide, Alcohol Use, and Stigma in Mexico
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Studies on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) and its risk factors have shown worldwide the preponderant role of accidents and violence in the burden of disease and the role of alcohol consumption as a main risk factor in the...
Smoking among inpatients in treatment for substance use disorders: prevalence and effect on mental health and quality of life
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Smoking is still prevalent among people with substance use disorders. The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of smoking among patients in treatment for substance use disorders and to analyze the effect of...
Effectiveness of a digital alcohol moderation intervention as an add-on to depression treatment for young adults: study protocol of a multicentre pragmatic randomized controlled trial
Background:
Depressive disorders and problematic drinking often co-occur, also among young adults. These co-occurring conditions are associated with various negative health outcomes compared to both conditions alone. Early intervention by...
Reducing Substance Use Stigma: The Role of First Responders
Stigma is one of the biggest barriers people face when seeking care for substance use disorders. Designed for members of the law enforcement community, this webinar explored the relationship between substance use, the brain and mental...
Anxiety and Alcohol Use: What Clinicians Need to Know
Presented by Associate Professor Lexine Stapinski (the Matilda Centre) this webinar will lead to:
1. An understanding of typical patterns and issues relevant to the management of anxiety and alcohol use disorder comorbidity;
2...
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...
Managing Co-occuring Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health Conditions
This website provides evidence-based information, training and resources to assist with the management of co-occurring, or comorbid, AOD and mental health conditions.
The content is based on the second edition of the “Guidelines on the...
Disruption to Mental Health Services Caused by COVID-19
A recent World Health Organisation (WHO) survey has found that 93% of countries worldwide have experienced significant disruption to mental health services.
With a rise in demand for these services, these worring findings suggest there is...
Evidence Review of Drug Treatment Services for People who are Homeless and Use Drugs
People who are homeless have complex and challenging lives. They tend to have worse physical and mental health than the general population. Substance use is more prevalent among people who are homeless than in the general population, and...
Smoking Cessation for Improving Mental Health- Cochrane Review
People with mental health issues are more likely to smoke compared to the general population. They are also more likely to experience severe withdrawals and are less responsive to treatment. Indeed, some people believe that quitting smoking...
A US national randomized study to guide how best to reduce stigma when describing drug‐related impairment in practice and policy
Drug‐related impairment is persistently stigmatized delaying and preventing treatment engagement. To reduce stigma, various medical terms (e.g. ‘chronically relapsing brain disease’, ‘disorder’) have been promoted in diagnostic systems and among national health agencies, yet some argue that over‐medicalization of drug‐related impairment lowers prognostic optimism and reduces personal agency.
Responding to drugs and homelessness. Innovative approaches in Europe
Objective: To explore innovative programmes providing solutions in the field of homelessness and drugs.
Background: The association between long-term homelessness, problem drug use and alcohol dependence are well documented. Evidence...
Families, substance use and mental health: Report and Toolkit
Dual diagnosis is the term used to describe people with mental health problems, who also misuse drugs or alcohol.
People affected by dual diagnosis often fall through the cracks of public services, and so do their families. Those cracks...
Addiction and the Family International Network
The AFINet Webinars cover a range of topics related to Addiction and the Family. The programme for 2021 is below. Participation in each webinar is free, but to join, you MUST register beforehand. For each Webinar that you are interested in...
Stigma Reading List
Stigma is a complex construct that is present within societies at different levels. The impact of stigma can severely damage individuals and communities. People who use substances are often on the receiving end of stigmatising attitudes and...
Stigma and people who inject drugs: surveillance and interventions to reduce stigma
While the National BBV/STI Strategies have emphasised the importance of stigma for people who inject drugs.
However, until recently there has not been a system to measure and report on the experience of stigma.
This presentation will...
The Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mental Health and Substance Use in Youth
This webinar explored how COVID-19 pandemic impacted mental health and substance use in young people.
It also discussed the challenges that youth continue to face during the pandemic and how youth allies, including educators, parents, and...
Overcoming Stigma Through Language: A Primer
Stigma is a significant barrier to wellness and good health for people who use substances.
The goal of this primer is to facilitate conversations and increase awareness of the stigma surrounding people who use substances, their support...
