qualitative research

Qualitative assessment of patients’ perspectives and needs from community pharmacists in substance use disorder management

Scientific article

1 May 2021

Abstract Background Non-medical use of psychoactive substances is a common harmful behavior that leads to the development of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). SUD is a significant health concern that causes adverse health consequences and...

Integrating Patient Perspectives in the Development of a Mobile Health Intervention to Address Chronic Pain and Heavy Drinking in Primary Care: A Qualitative Study of Patients in an Urban, Safety-Net Hospital Setting

Scientific article

23 March 2021

Abstract Background Chronic pain and heavy drinking are conditions that commonly co-occur among primary care patients. Despite the availability of behavioral interventions that target these conditions individually, engagement and adherence...

Qualitative Methods Journal Club

23 February 2021

Online

This is the fourth in a series of Qualitative Methods Journal Clubmeetings hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Substance Use Research Group, organised by the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN).

Qualitative Methods Journal Club

14 January 2021

Online

This is the third in a series of Qualitative Methods Journal Clubmeetings hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Substance Use Research Group, and organised by the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (

2020 Annual NDARC Research Symposium- Posters and Presentations

Scientific article

The 2020 Annual NDARC Research Symposium is taking place throughout November. Poster and poster presentations will be judged by NDARC judging panel. Awards will be announced during session 4 of the 2020 Annual Research Symposium. You can...

SSA Qualitative Methods Series

Video and audio recordings

On Friday 6 March 2020, the SSA sponsored a one-day conference on conducting qualitative addiction research. The resulting videos were released weekly during June and July 2020 and provide a useful resource for any qualitative addictions...

Society for the Study of Addiction Qualitative Methods Series

News

In a new series to promote interest in, and understanding of, qualitative addiction research, SSA will upload one video every week from the recent qualitative methods conference. This series will provide a useful resource for qualitative...

Qualitative Methods in Addiction Research: A One Day Masterclass

6 March 2020

London

United Kingdom

Qualitative Methods in Addiction Research: A One Day Masterclass by the Society for the Study of Addiction in association with Kings College London.

The aim is to stimulate further interest in, and understanding of, qualitative methods in the

Taking a Stand: An Untapped Strategy to Reduce Waterpipe Smoking in Adolescents

Scientific article

26 January 2019

Waterpipe smoking (otherwise known as shisha, hookah, narghile, goza, and hubble bubble ) is an increasing global health concern with evidence suggesting particularly high prevalence amongst adolescents. Despite clear evidence for the...

European Society for Social Drug Research

26 September 2019

Riga

Latvia

The ESSD was founded in 1990 as an association of European social scientists working on drug issues. Its principal aim is to promote social science approaches (especially qualitative research) to drug research, with special reference to the situation in Europe.