A large U.S. study has found that some children and teens who start using alcohol, cannabis, or nicotine at an early age already show differences in their brains before they ever try any substance. This challenges the common belief that...
What does it take to truly learn Motivational Interviewing, and how do we build the kind of environments where that learning can stick?
In this third episode of the ISSUP Exchange series, Dr. Goodman Sibeko continues the conversation with...
Recommended Reading: New Psychoactive Substances: Studies from Central Asia and China
We are pleased to present the book "New Psychoactive Substances: Studies from Central Asia and China", prepared by an international team of experts and...
Harm reduction services, such as drug testing kiosks and ‘safe zones’ are often advocated for reducing the harms of drug use among rave and festival attendees. However, interaction with law enforcement can undermine efforts at...
Few studies have analyzed harm reduction behaviors and attitudes among rave party attendees. Since the late 1980s, there has been a large Israeli rave scene, also known as 'Nature Parties'. However, only a few studies...
Little is known about people who gamble in illegal settings, and the extent of differences in gambling behavior between legal and illegal gamblers is unclear. The present study examined the characteristics of illegal gamblers and...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to an increase in gambling behaviors, potentially leading to Gambling Disorder (GD) and adverse health and social consequences. Problematic gambling has received little research...
Korean dramas (K-dramas), with their unique characteristics, often encourage binge-watching. Moreover, the cultural norms and rituals surrounding alcohol, prevalent in South Korea, are mirrored in K-dramas that have gained global...
Studies have found associations between Opioid Agonist Maintenance Treatment during incarceration and reduced recidivism among recently released formerly incarcerated persons. However, the role of community-based Opi...
Many studies have compared individuals who use cannabis for recreational versus medical purposes, but little is known about the moral norms and risk perceptions toward recreational versus medical cannabis while driving. This study...
Scant research has been published on online addiction treatment, with few studies focusing on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in relation to addiction treatment. Therefore, this study aims to explain the TPB's predictability...
Homelessness is a global concern and there is no sufficient information on the question of why some people repeatedly return to living and hanging out on the street even after rehabilitation attempts and giving them a place to stay and live...
Addiction is often seen through the lens of poor choices or lack of willpower, but this view oversimplifies what is, in reality, a highly complex mental health condition. Through my academic journey in addiction counseling, I’ve come to...
Addiction is often seen through the lens of poor choices or lack of willpower, but this view oversimplifies what is, in reality, a highly complex mental health condition. Through my academic journey in addiction counseling, I’ve come to...
Recovery Allies and Peer Recovery Support Specialists are highly resourceful individuals who can work collaboratively through actions that align with recovery principles. By working together from a science-based position and incorporating...
Childhood is often painted as a carefree canvas, but for too many, it’s a battleground where unseen wounds are carved and wounds that echo into adolescence and beyond. In my project, Understanding the Impact of Childhood Trauma on Drug...
Childhood trauma leaves an indelible mark not just on a person’s memories, but on the very structure and function of their brain. A groundbreaking study from the University of Essex, led by Dr. Megan Klabunde, has shed new light on how...
This report from the Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health reviews what we know about women’s substance use treatment and recovery in Canada. It highlights the need for trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and family-focused care. Since...
