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Populations
Distinct groups of people within a society who share certain characteristics such as age, gender, geographic location, socioeconomic status, cultural background, or exposure to particular risk factors that may influence patterns of substance use, vulnerability to substance use disorders, and access to services. In the context of substance use systems, identifying and understanding different populations helps guide the design of prevention, treatment, recovery, and policy responses that are appropriate, equitable, and responsive to specific needs. Examples may include youth, women, people experiencing homelessness, individuals in the criminal justice system, or communities affected by specific social or economic conditions.
A comprehensive assessment was created for women. It is used after a woman screens positive for a substance problem.
A comprehensive assessment was created for women. It is used after a woman screens positive for a substance problem.
Screens for problems with drugs like cannabis, opioids, stimulants.
Screens for problems with drugs like cannabis, opioids, stimulants. It does not screen for alcohol use problems.
A screener for drug problems during pregnancy
A screener for drug problems during pregnancy. It also provides prompts to respond to the screening results.
Day 2, 11:00 - 12.30, ISSUP, Official Launch of the Global Women’s Network for Treatment and Recovery
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Official Launch of the Global Women´s Network for Treatment and Recovery, on the 27th of June, 2024.
Self-Care Toolbox for women in recovery
This document provides self-care tools for women who are seeking or in recovery.
Prevalence, correlates, and reasons for substance use among adolescents aged 10–17 in Ghana: a cross-sectional convergent parallel mixed-method study
Background:
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...
Trauma exposure across the lifespan among individuals engaged in treatment with medication for opioid use disorder: differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain
Background
There is little research on lifetime trauma exposure among individuals undergoing medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). A multisite study examined the prevalence of lifetime trauma and explored differences based...
Technology Use and Substance Use Disorder Among Youth
ISSUP presents a webinar on Technology Use and Substance Use Disorder Among Youth.
Lista de leitura de alternativas ao encarceramento (ATI)
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...
Trauma exposure across the lifespan among individuals engaged in treatment with medication for opioid use disorder: differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain
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...
People who use drugs engagement in substance use disorder services and harm reduction: evaluation, challenges and future direction of a community-based intervention
Background:
Since 1996, an urban community-based organization has been providing screening, testing, overdose prevention, referrals, and access to treatment for substance use disorders (SUD) and communicable diseases such as HIV through...
Um estudo qualitativo de experiências com atividade física entre pessoas recebendo terapia com agonistas opióides
Fundo:
Muitas pessoas com transtornos por uso de substâncias submetidas à terapia com agonistas opióides geralmente têm comorbidades de saúde física ou mental. O exercício é reconhecido como benéfico tanto para a prevenção quanto para o...
Trauma exposure across the lifespan among individuals engaged in treatment with medication for opioid use disorder: differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain
There is little study of lifetime trauma exposure among individuals engaged in medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). A multisite study provided the opportunity to examine the prevalence of lifetime trauma and differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain.
Join the Power of Collaboration! Sumate al Poder de la Colaboración!
In partnership with ISSUP, we come together to generate global data about the most cross-cutting aspects of the treatment and recovery of women with SUD
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and its Specifics at Temporary Foster Care Institution in the Czech Republic: Study Protocol
INTRODUCTION: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is a condition unique to a newborn that results from the abrupt cessation of chronic intrauterine drug exposure following birth. Slightly persistent, late onsetting, or slowly fading-out...
Addictology
Issue 4/2023
Substance Use Disorder in Afghanistan: The Situation and Needs to Address the Issue
INTRODUCTION: More than four decades of war and tragedy have destroyed most of the public infrastructure in Afghanistan. Currently, drug use is a major public health crisis in the country and drug treatment services have extremely limited...
Addictology
Issue 4/2023
Intersections of Substance Use and Suicide: Evidence and Key Take-Aways.
Specific patterns of substance use have been found to correlate with an elevated risk of suicidal thoughts, attempts, and mortality by suicide. However, this relationship is multifaceted and influenced by various intersecting factors...
