Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Treatment
NIH Workshop on Psychedelics as Therapeutics
To learn what does Science can tell about the gaps, challenges, and opportunities on psychedelics as therapeutics, the US National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) will host a virtual and free workshop on January 12 and 13, 2022.
Defining and implementing evidence-based practice: Reading list
What do we mean by evidence? This ISSUP Reading List has useful resources to help you learn more about evidence-based practice.
Professionalization and Strengthening of the Drug Demand Reduction Workforce.
Chaired by Livia Edegger, Deputy Director of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP), the specialist in this panel spoke about the importance of creating and strengthening the workface in drug demand reduction...
World Hepatitis Summit 2022
The World Hepatitis Summit (WHS) is an innovative, large-scale, global meeting to advance the viral hepatitis agenda and provide a platform for a broad hepatitis community to take stock of progress to date, share ideas, experiences and best practices in addressing the many challenges of viral hepatitis.
Therapeutic interventions for for methamphetamine dependence
This webinar presented an overview of evidence for treatment of methamphetamine dependence, and future directions. Crystalline methamphetamine (“ice”) is a significant and growing public health concern in Australia, with approximately 300...
Treatment and Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Health Problems
This training session on Treatment and Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Health Problems was conducted at the Department of Psychology, University of Karachi psychology graduates and faculty members.
From harm to hope: A ten year drugs plan to cut crime and save lives
Here you can read the UK governments 10-year plan to reduce illegal drug use. The 10-year plan is also the formal, substantive response to the Independent Reviews of Drugs led by Dame Carol Black and accepts all of her key recommendations...
Chicken or egg: A dual diagnosis narrative
Summary What is known on the subject? Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe persons who have a co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. It is the cause of significant economic burden to health care, justice and...
What are the evidence-based treatment options for methamphetamine use disorder?
This webinar provided attendees with information about: 1. Overview of the clinical challenges associated with methamphetamine use disorder 2. Psychosocial approaches for methamphetamine use disorder 3. Pharmacological treatments being...