Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Treatment
Clinical Utility of Assessing Changes of Personality Functioning During Substance Misuse Treatment
Abstract Dimensional models for classifying personality have received extensive empirical support in the treatment of substance misuse. However, we do not currently understand whether and which dimensions of personality functioning are...
Examining the Relationship of Personality Functioning and Treatment Completion in Substance Misuse Treatment
Abstract Background: Treatment retention is a major factor contributing to favourable outcome in the treatment of substance misuse, but the literature remains very limited. Despite evidence of the association of personality with drug use...
The Role of Personality Functioning on Early Drop out in Outpatient Substance Misuse Treatment
Abstract Treatment initiation is a major factor contributing to positive outcomes, but the supporting literature remains limited. It is difficult to draw conclusions regarding predictors of dropout, and there is a need to target clients'...
ISSUP International Conference 2021 (Virtual) Session 2 - Treatment: Evidence-based principles - theory and provision
Second Session of the ISSUP International Conference 2021 (Virtual).
ISSUP International Conference 2021 (Virtual) Session 2 - Treatment: Evidence-based principles - theory and provision
Join us for the Second Session of the ISSUP International Conference 2021 (Virtual).
ISSUP International Conference 2021 (Virtual) Session 1 - Setting the scene: A rationale for the conference
First Session of the ISSUP International Conference 2021 (Virtual).
ISSUP International Conference 2021 (Virtual) Session 1 - Setting the scene: A rationale for the conference
Join us for the First Session of the ISSUP International Conference 2021 (Virtual).
Addressing mental health and substance use in the youth justice setting
This seminar took place on Wednesday 29th September and focuses on youth justice. It was the first in a series of seminars hosted by The University of Sydney after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Justice NSW in July 2021.