When was the last time you “spoke” to a chatbot or virtual assistant? From which outfit suits a specific function, responding to interview questions, recipes, today’s weather, gift ideas, the list is endless. Just as we asked where we would...
Prevention & Demand Reduction Handbook: Denying or Delaying Substance Use in Communities – An Evidence-Based Best Practice Guide'
Welcome to the handbook that’s here to shake up the substance use narrative: 'Prevention & Demand Reduction...
Introducción: de 2010 a 2020 el tráfico de metanfetaminas (MA) se extendió a 117 países. En México, esta sustancia ocupó el segundo lugar entre las drogas ilegales en la búsqueda de tratamiento. Su consumo incrementó 218% entre...
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Many people who could benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) aren’t receiving them. This study looks at how MOUD agencies in Kentucky are experiencing changes in patient numbers and the challenges and supports...
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Smoking is one of the top causes of preventable death and is linked to many serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Nurses can play a big role in helping people quit smoking by offering support through...
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has collaborated with National Dangerous Drugs Control Board to enhance the quality of lives their farmers and reduce the use of substance in their areas since 2016.
In 2025 February, Mahaweli Authority of...
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has collaborated with National Dangerous Drugs Control Board to enhance the quality of lives their farmers and reduce the use of substance in their areas since 2016.
In 2025 February, Mahaweli Authority of...
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has collaborated with National Dangerous Drugs Control Board to enhance the quality of lives their farmers and reduce the use of substance in their areas since 2016.
In 2025 January, Mahaweli Authority of...
Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has collaborated with National Dangerous Drugs Control Board to enhance the quality of lives their farmers and reduce the use of substance in their areas since 2016.
In 2025 January, Mahaweli Authority of...
As the first quarter of 2025 comes to an end, the ISSUP Philippine Chapter continues to strengthen its partnerships and broaden its influence across national and international platforms. The past months have been marked by crucial...
Objetivos. Analizar las diferencias en las características de los pacientes atendidos por sospecha de sumisión química (SQ) y en los resultados del análisis toxicológico (AT) en función del sexo.
Metodología. Estudio observacional...
The global refugee crisis presents complex challenges, including increased vulnerability to substance abuse. This presentation explores how sports can empower refugees and mitigate alcohol and drug use issues within displaced communities
This paper is a primer for exploration of these synergistic realities of engaging community driven prevention and recovery models that task lived and living experience of drug use exiting recovery for primary prevention lessons and...
This brief examines the average alcohol consumption of people in Canada and where it falls within the risk zones outlined in Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health (CGAH). The publication presents updated data on weekly drinking patterns...
CSUCH’s data visualisation tool can be used to estimate substance use trends across the country. The data helps inform programs, practices, and research to protect communities, save lives, and improve the well-being of people in Canada.
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The Role of Permissiveness by Parents/Caregivers in Substance Prevention
Permissiveness in substance prevention can be misleading and often carries severe consequences for both parents and caregivers. Allowing substance use under the...
In a recent article, Gunawan and colleagues explore how the Incentive Salience (IS) domain in the Addictions Neuroclinical Assessment (ANA) framework relates to alcohol motivation and alcohol insensitivity. Their findings support previous...
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Binge drinking, defined as consuming five or more alcoholic drinks in a single session, is a major public health issue. It leads to cognitive and motor impairments and is linked to numerous health problems. This study aims to...
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Cognitive deficits are common in patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and can impact treatment outcomes. The Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) is a widely used tool that could help...
