Dr.Gokul R Krishnan

Enhancing the welbeing of youth and implementing preventive measures for substances use addiction

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"Enhancing the Wellbeing of Youth and Implementing Preventive Measures for Substance Use Addiction.

SUBSTANCES USE ADDICTION & WELLBEING OF YOUTH 

 

Author: Dr. Gokul R Krishnan

ISSUP Member, CRIAI Member, American Psychological Association Member, ACA Member, CADCA Member, GMHAN CIRCLE Member, CIVICUS Member.

Email- gokulhr61 [at] gmail [dot] com

 

 

 

Abstract

 

Youth wellbeing is a critical determinant of resilience against substance use and addiction. Rising trends in alcohol, e-cigarette, and cannabis use among adolescents highlight the urgent need for prevention strategies that go beyond...

Rasha Abi Hana

Annual Report to the Parliament on Drug Addictions in Italy

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The 2025 Annual Report to the Parliament on Drug Addictions in Italy offers a comprehensive overview of the current drug addiction landscape. Despite a slight decline in youth drug use for the first time since 2018, the report highlights ongoing challenges, particularly with substances like cocaine, synthetic opioids, and high-potency cannabis derivatives. Law enforcement and judicial efforts remain strong, and Italy continues to be a key collaborator in global anti-drug initiatives, particularly with countries in South America and the Indo-Pacific region.

The report also emphasizes the...

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Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders

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WHO

The WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders provides a comprehensive snapshot of global trends in alcohol consumption, related harms, and national policy responses, alongside the availability and quality of treatment services for alcohol and drug use disorders.

Key Highlights:

  • Presents the latest data from WHO Member States, aligned with SDG Health Target 3.5: “Strengthen prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol.”

  • Offers updated insights on global alcohol consumption patterns...

Rasha Abi Hana

Use of Health Services by Residents at a Seniors-only Living Facility

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Scientific article
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Elen Ferraz Teston, Robson Marcelo Rossi, Sonia Silva Marcon

The objective of the study was to compare the use of medical and dental services by seniors residing at a seniors-only living facility and in the general community. It was a quantitative study, among 50 residents of the living facility and 173 in the general community. The data were collected between November 2011 and February 2012 through a questionnaire, and subjected to statistical analysis. Performance of clinical exams and satisfaction with health services was greater among seniors living in the general community; however, physical therapy treatment was more common among those living in...

Rasha Abi Hana

The burden and risks of emerging complications of diabetes mellitus

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Tomic D, Shaw JE, Magliano DJ. The burden and risks of emerging complications of diabetes mellitus. Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2022 Sep;18(9):525-539. doi: 10.1038/s41574-022-00690-7. Epub 2022 Jun 6. PMID: 35668219; PMCID: PMC9169030.

Abstract: 

While the traditional complications of diabetes mellitus—such as cardiovascular disease—are well recognized, advances in treatment and increased life expectancy have revealed a new set of lesser-known complications that are becoming more prominent.

As mortality from vascular disease declines, conditions like cancer and dementia have emerged as leading causes of death among people with diabetes in several countries. In addition, growing evidence shows strong associations between diabetes and a range of comorbidities, including:

  • Cognitive decline

  • Functional disability

  • ...
Rasha Abi Hana

Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Scientific article
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Lee, EH., Yu, HJ. Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 20, 18 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00648-8

Background
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 counselling, education, and mental health care. These nurse-led programs have been shown to increase quit rates. Training nurses to deliver these programs is important, and reviewing past studies helps us understand what works best.

Methods
Researchers searched eight major health databases between March 27 and August 1, 2024, to find studies on nurse-led...

James Harvey

Recovery Survey

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Global Recovery Network

The Global Recovery Network is committed to providing valuable and relevant content for our community. 

To ensure our upcoming webinar series aligns with the needs and interests of our audience, we have developed this survey with U.S. based Faces and Voices of Recovery to determine which topics may be of most relevance. Our goal is to offer webinars that not only inform but also develop and build skills that support recovery, advocacy, and professional growth.
 
Your feedback is crucial in helping us design a webinar series that resonates with and benefits you.

Click here to complete a short...

Rafi Khawar

Addiction Problem Insight Raising.BY Rafi khawar

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  1. * *Addiction Problem Insight Raising (APIR)** 
    ****************** 
    By Rafi khawar
    (Pakistan)
    1 .What is my Problem?
    2.Do I know the exact nature of my Problem?
    3.Can I solve my problem alone?
    4.Is this my problem or Family problem now?
    5.Who is in the family taking more pressure of this Problem?
    6.Who is in the family taking less pressure of this problem?
    7.What family expect from me?
    8.What I expect from myself?
    9.Am I doing as my family expect from me?
    10.Am I doing what I expect from myself?
    11.If I am not doing that what should I do?
    12.If my problem is not solved, in next...
Rafi Khawar

Planning Awareness Therapy (PAT), by Rafi khawar(Pakistan)

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  • *Planning Awareness Therapy (PAT* )
    by Rafi khawar (Pakistan)
    August 30_2024
    (For achieving long term Recovery)
    Planning plays key role in every matter of life to achieve success.
    Planning has two faces as  tossing coin( tale and head),we can win and we can loose too.But there is a fortune in toss which decides about win .
    In contrary ,planning is not a matter of fortune .we can make it,we can change it when we want.There is a very good news for all of us and that is,,
    ,Planning is changeable,,.
    In addiction of any kind,craving is a big boss of  Craving Administration Office(CAO)
    ...
James Harvey

Reunião dos Capítulos Nacionais da Ásia 2024 em Bali

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Temos o prazer de compartilhar que nossa recente reunião dos Capítulos Nacionais Asiáticos ocorreu pessoalmente em Bali, Indonésia, de 16 a 17 de agosto de 2024.

Temos o prazer de compartilhar que nossa recente reunião dos Capítulos Nacionais Asiáticos ocorreu pessoalmente em Bali, Indonésia, de 16 a 17 de agosto de 2024.

Representantes do ISSUP Afeganistão, Índia, Indonésia, Cazaquistão, Malásia, Filipinas, Sri Lanka e Vietnã participaram deste evento, fornecendo atualizações sobre os desenvolvimentos do ISSUP em seus países. Juntos, debatemos estratégias para o desenvolvimento do Capítulo Nacional, discutimos o Plano Regional de DDR do ISSUP e exploramos a cooperação futura entre os escritórios dos países.

Também nos concentramos em maneiras de...

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James Harvey

URC 1st Echo Training Programme in Sri Lanka

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URC 1st Echo Training Programme in Sri Lanka.
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Pradeep Kumara Koholanegedara, Assistant Director of Preventive Education and Training, National Dangerous Drugs Control Board of Sri Lanka

URC RECOVERY ALLIES The URC -Recovery Allies curriculum is an opportunity to help 18 people of NDDCB as another great gift received by Sri Lanka through the Colombo Plan Drug Adversary Program (DAP) at the time of great influence.

The 18 people who completed this course received global certification and their responsibility was to deliver and train the URC Recovery Allies curriculum to the appropriate professionals in Sri Lanka. The Preventive Education and Training Division of NDDCB was able to train a group of 38 people at the Senapura Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in a five-day...

Sana Ullah Rathore

Seminar on invest in Prevention "International Day Against Drug Abuse"

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On June 10, 2024, Freedom Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre, Mian Afzal Trust Hospital (MATH), and Pakistan Youth Organization (PYO) collaborated to host a seminar at GIFT University, Gujranwala, Pakistan. The event, titled "Invest in Prevention," aimed to raise awareness about drug abuse and...
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Sana Ullah Rathore

No Tobacco day by Pakistan Youth Organization and Freedom Drug Treatment & Rehab

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On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, Pakistan Youth Organization, in collaboration with Freedom Treatment & Rehab, hosted a seminar at Freedom Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center on 31st May, 2024. The event featured esteemed speakers, including Sufi Muhammad Javed, Rana Maqsood Ahmad, Sana Ullah Rathore, Ms. Maham Butt, and Ms. Ramsha Zaheer. The speakers emphasized the significance of World No Tobacco Day and shed light on the severe health consequences of tobacco consumption. The seminar aimed to raise awareness and promote a tobacco-free lifestyle among the youth.

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