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The report summarises the evidence drawn from worldwide evidence reviews, mathematical modelling, and extensive consultations and discussions. The Guidance provides people in Canada with accurate and current information about the risk of...

 

Over the last 3 decades, there have been several fluctuations in opioid use patterns and prevalence estimates in the United States. The predominant opioid involved in overdose deaths shifted from prescription opioids in the 1990’s and...

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 presents the formal online launch of ISSUP Türkiye National Chapter and presentation on Gaming and Gaming Disorders

BACKGROUND: Drug dependence is a public health problem that requires trained professionals to effectively address this issue. The aim of this study was to analyse postgraduate university training programs specialising in addictions in Spain...

BACKGROUND: Sport in the 21st century represents a multidisciplinary field its an indispensable role in the lives of individuals and society. Sport is associated inter alia with winning, victory, defeat; teamwork and individualism...

We are looking for civil society experts wishing to speak at this years INCB Civil Society Hearing

Topic: “scenarios and possible responses to the rapid expansion of synthetic drug manufacture, trafficking, marketing and consumption”

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ISSUP España presenta un webinar sobre Prevención Global de Adicciones.

Stimulants are a class of drugs that act on the central nervous system, increasing alertness, energy, and attention while elevating mood. They achieve these effects by enhancing the activity of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and...

An app that keeps track of how much a person is drinking could help reduce their alcohol intake by around two units a week – equivalent to a medium glass of wine, scientists say.

Researchers at UCL said their Drink Less app, which is...

Constituting the fourth part of the World Drug Report 2022, this booklet focuses on the market dynamics of various stimulants – cocaine, amphetamines and “ecstasy” – and of NPS.
It contains an analysis of the global market for cocaine...

This miniguide is one of a larger set, which together comprise Health and social responses to drug problems: a European guide. It provides an overview of what to consider when planning or delivering health and social responses to stimulant...

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Personhood is a profound and complex mix of Agency, Capacity, Personality, Knowledge and Experience. However, there are many factors and elements that mold and craft that personhood for better or the worse. We posit, as a rule...

ISSUP Global presents its webinar on the Language of Addiction.

ISSUP presenta su webinar sobre Intervenciones en Trastornos por Uso de Sustancias (TUS) con expertos de Uruguay: Una mirada desde la Psicología y la Neurociencia.

Los dramas humanos se asemejan a los teatrales. Comparten las mismas emociones, se adscriben a un género y obedecen a las mismas leyes de comunicación. Las posiciones desde las que podemos con- templarlos o participar en ellos son iguales...

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A recent survey of alcohol use in the Czech Republic representative for the adult online population presented some worrying findings about the use of alcohol during and in the last stages of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic...

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This study aimed to (i) analyse the prevalence of gaming in young elementary school-aged children; (ii) assess the effect of gaming frequency on excessive screen use; and (iii) identify sociodemographic variables associated...

WAVE (Workforce in Addictions · Valorisation in Europe) has released details of two great opportunities to participate in this year's Lisbon Addictions Conference 2024.

The WAVE bursary application process is open from 24/10/2023 to 31/1/2024.