Treatment

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. 

Neural Processing, Risky Behaviour and Cocaine Use

Scientific article
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According to new research published in the journal Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuro-science and Neuroimaging, compared to people without a drug problem, cocaine addicts tend to make riskier choices after losing out on a potential...

1st Recovery Conference in Bangladesh

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Potuakhali
, 
Bangladesh

The First Recovery Conference was held from 16-18 December 2016 at Parjatan Motel and Youth Inn in Kuakata, Bangladesh. The event was organized by SANJOG ( A Network for Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Centers in Bangladesh). More than 300 people (recovered people, family members of the recovered, drug treatment and rehabilitation centers authorities and SANJOG Executive Committee Members) participated in the Recovery Conference.

Returning from Rehab: What Are The Challenges of Re-Integration?

Scientific article
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Residential ‘in-patient’ treatment for substance abuse – more commonly known as ‘rehab’ - is the favoured option among those wanting to recover from addiction. The rate of relapse within the first year following being discharged, however...

Narcotics: Problems and Solutions of this Global Issue

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Vatican City
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Vatican City

Vatican City's Pontifical Academy of Sciences hosted a workshop on drug use with some organisations working around the world in the areas of research, prevention, treatment and policy development. The workshop began with an address by Pope Francis. Videos and presentations are available in the links below.

Vatican City Drugs Conference

Alcohol Research UK Annual Conference 2017

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London
, 
United Kingdom

Join Alcohol Research UK for their 2017 Annual Conference ‘Working together: People, practice and policy in alcohol research’, where they will explore co-production and collaboration in alcohol research and practice. The conference will combine presentations, panel debates, installations and inte

Alcohol Research UK Postgraduate and Early Career Symposium

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London
, 
United Kingdom

The Symposium provides an ideal opportunity for early career researchers to share their findings, learn from colleagues, and develop their professional network. 

The Symposium is designed for interactive presentations and discussion among participants.

Nicotine and Tobacco: Current Issues, Policy and Practice

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Stirling
, 
United Kingdom

The UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies (UKCTAS) will offer a four-day course on nicotine and tobacco control at the University of Stirling, UK. The course is aimed at professionals working in a range of organisations who are interested in public health and