substance use

Annual Report: Use of Narcotics in City of Lahore

News

The Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH) & Youth Council for Anti Narcotics (YOCFAN) have published the latest annual report on the use of narcotics in Lahore. The report gives an overview of the current situation in Lahore and outlines the...

CCSA's Issues of Substance 2019 Conference

25 November 2019

Ottawa

Canada

CCSA's Issues of Substance Conference will take place at the Westin Ottawa from November 25-27, 2019, as part of National Addictions Awareness Week.

The theme for CCSA's IOS 2019 Conference is Evidence and Perspectives, Compassion and Action.

Website: End of Life Care for People with Problematic Substance Use

Website

This website offers resources developed from a two-year research programme on end of life care for people with alcohol and other drug problems. The research programme was the first of its kind to explore current practice and service...

Cognitive and Mindfulness‐Based Therapy for Adolescents with Co‐Occurring Post‐Traumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorder

Scientific article

19 February 2018

Early life experiences of trauma are known to significantly increase the risk of substance use in adolescence and adulthood. It has been suggested that individuals may use alcohol or drugs as a means of temporarily relieving themselves from...

Addressing Complexity: Homelessness and Addiction

18 January 2019

London

United Kingdom

Due to the rise of homelessness and drug-related deaths in the UK, the Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research at London South Bank University and the London Drug and Alcohol Policy Forum are hosting a one day conference at the Guildhall focusing on contemporary issues of Homelessness, Substance Use and Addiction.

Substance Use Disorders among Veterans

Scientific article

21 December 2018

It is recognised that veterans are more likely to experience a range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, major depression, substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many individuals use substances as a coping...

Webinar: Implementing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in Rural Clinics

9 January 2019

Webinar

Many healthcare providers report that addressing alcohol and other drug problems is one of the most challenging areas of their practice. It is important that substance use counsellors can partner with providers to implement cost-effective strategies.

The Relationships Between Stimulant Use and Gambling Among Adolescents

Scientific article

2 June 2018

Adolescence is a period of time where young people are more likely to seek independence and novel experiences, experiment with their expression and identity and have less regard for risk. Given the natural surge in sensation-seeking...

The Links Between Substance Use and Gambling in Schizophrenia

Scientific article

16 February 2018

Highlights High rates of both problem and pathological gambling and substance use disorders have been reported in schizophrenia The research shows that problem and pathological gambling and substance use is linked with increased impulsivity...

Exploring the Public Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

Scientific article

30 November 2017

Illicit drug use disorder is one of the most stigmatised health conditions in the world. Stigmatisation is the mark of shame, disgrace or disapproval. It can affect people’s self-esteem and confidence, help disrupt their family...