All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

The present work seeks to analyse whether there is a relationship between the development of depression disorder and Internet addiction. For its development, the results of the Beck Depression Inventory were evaluated in a group of 60...

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In Ghana, substance use among adolescents poses significant risks to their health, wellbeing, and development. However, little is known about the outlets and reasons for substance use among Ghanaian adolescents. This study...

The report, "Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Medical Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids 2024 Update," examines the medical use of cannabis and cannabinoids, emphasizing their effects, efficacy, and the need for more rigorous research. Key...

Recovery support services are intended to provide access to social support, employment, housing, and a variety of other services for people in recovery from substance use disorder. You can find attached the major types of recovery support...

Not everyone can make it to meetings in person. Here are some resources that many use to access vital recovery support online from home.

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ISSUP, in collaboration with the ICUDDR, presents a webinar on Co-creation in community-based prevention.

Alternativas ao encarceramento (ATI) abrangem uma abordagem multissetorial em estratégias e programas projetados para desviar indivíduos com transtornos por uso de substâncias da prisão convencional. Essas alternativas abordam tratamento...

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) highlights the strong link between drug use and criminal behavior, recognizing addiction as a disease requiring public health and safety interventions. The administration aims to break the cycle of drug use and crime through innovative, evidence-based approaches. These include smart probation strategies, like Hawaii's HOPE program and South Dakota's 24/7 Sobriety Project, which emphasize swift and certain sanctions for violations, reducing recidivism and saving costs. Drug courts, which combine treatment with judicial oversight, have shown success in reducing substance use and criminal activity. The administration supports expanding these programs to improve public safety and health outcomes while reducing correctional costs.

ISSUP, in collaboration with the Centre for Addiction Recovery Research (CARR), presents its webinar on Building Inclusive Recovery Cities.

 

This webinar combines key innovations in public-facing recovery programmes that challenge...

Background: Limited research has been conducted on lifetime trauma exposure among individuals undergoing medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). A multisite study provided an opportunity to investigate the prevalence of...