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PMGR: Recovery Kentucky: A Successful Model of Addressing Substance Use Disorder

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CDC
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The May 2023 Preventive Medicine Grand Rounds (PMGR) features Recovery Kentucky, a social model program that provides housing and recovery services for rural Kentuckians dealing with substance use disorder. The program is led by the Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC), the state Department of Corrections, and the state Department for Local Government.

Covering Substance Use and Addiction Responsibly

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The Open Notebook
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Stories about substance use and addiction can be among the thorniest that health and science reporters encounter. This topic carries a long history of marginalizing the people most directly affected. In addition, deeply ingrained societal misconceptions about substance use make it difficult to separate fact from fiction

EMCDDA Cocaine Hub

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EMCDDA

Overview

Cocaine is the hydrochloride salt produced from the leaves of the coca plant. Powder cocaine is typically snorted and less frequently injected. Crack is a smokable form of cocaine and is manufactured from cocaine hydrochloride.

Cocaine is known for its immediate effects and association with problematic patterns of drug use. 

Cocaine Reading List

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ISSUP

Cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug that originates from the leaves of the coca plant, which is indigenous to South America. The drug's effects include heightened alertness, attention, and energy, as well as feelings of euphoria and confidence. However, these effects come at a high cost, as cocaine use can lead to a range of negative health and social consequences.

Panel: Introducción a los Esfuerzos Regionales en el Ámbito de la Reducción de la Demanda de Drogas, Día 1, 10:15-12:00

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Presented as part of the Conferencia Regional de ISSUP Buenos Aires event, on the 19th of April, 2023

Presentation: Presentación ISSUP Global y Plan de Trabajo Capítulos Nacionales en la Región

Panel: Lineamientos e Implementación de la Prevención, Día 2, 14:00-15:30

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Presented as part of the Conferencia Regional de ISSUP Buenos Aires event, on the 20th of April, 2023

Presentation: Calidad de la Implementación de las Intervenciones de Prevención

 

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Implementación de intervenciones de prevención del uso de sustancias psicoactivas: El saber y el hacer

Panel: Evaluación de Servicios de Tratamiento en la Región Latinoamericana, Día 2, 10:30-12:00

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Presented as part of the Conferencia Regional de ISSUP Buenos Aires event, on the 20th of April, 2023

Presentation: Evaluación de Servicios de Tratamiento para Usuarios de Drogas en México

 

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Evaluación de servicios de tratamiento para usuarios de drogas en México: la experiencia de Centros de Integración Juvenil (CIJ).