The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
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Webinar | PRODEPENDENCE: Moving Beyond Codependency
On Friday 30th October, ISSUP Philippines presented Part I of their Webinar Series which focused on 'Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency'.
Webinar | PRODEPENDENCE: Moving Beyond Codependency
ISSUP Philippines would like to invite you attend Part I of their upcoming Webinar Series. Part I will focus on 'Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency'.
Webinar | Psychological Capital: Substance Use Disorder and Recovery process
On October 2nd 2020, ISSUP Pakistan presented a Webinar on the topic of Psychological Capital.
Webinar | Psychological Capital: Substance Use Disorder and Recovery process
ISSUP Pakistan would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar on the topic of Psychological Capital on October 2nd 2020.
Effect of 2 Integrated Interventions on Alcohol Abstinence and Viral Suppression among Vietnamese Adults with Hazardous Alcohol Use and HIV: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract Importance Hazardous and heavy alcohol use is common among people living with HIV and may decrease antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence, but limited data exist from randomized clinical trials about the effects of interventions on...
Reentry for Citizens Needing Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Prisons and jails are the largest behavioural health treatment institutions/organizations in every state, and often, especially for those with substance use disorders and mental health conditions, jail or prison are the entry points to Behavioral Health treatment. Once individuals with substance use disorders are released from prison, they have a greater risk of disrupted behavioural health treatment and even fatal overdose.
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on substance use: Implications for prevention and treatment
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has brought major challenges to healthcare systems and public health policies globally, as it requires novel treatment and prevention strategies to adapt for the impact of the pandemic. Individuals with...
IOTOD 2020 Virtual Conference
Virtual Summit 2020
Date: 24th and 25th September 2020
The Improving Outcomes in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (IOTOD) team are delighted to announce that IOTOD 2020 is going virtual. In light of ongoing restrictions to travel and public gatherings and our commitment to the safety of our delegates, exhibitors and staff, this year’s conference will be delivered online.
It’s not what you say, but how you say it- Motivational Interviewing & Beyond Live Webinars
Motivational Interviewing & Beyond Live Webinars A bad experience can be the best teacher. Joel Porter, Steve Rollnick, Russell Calderwood, David Rosengren & others discuss the importance of learning from experience and language in working...
Levamisol: Un Adulterante Tóxico Encontrado en Drogas Ilegales Que se Consumen en las Calles
Alerta Global en Materia de Salud Pública Los encargados del tratamiento por abuso de sustancias, los médicos clínicos, los extensionistas, las clínicas de salud pública, etc. deben conocer la información que se detalla a continuación. Un...