Substances
International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD) - Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): July - December
Here you can find the latest release of the International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD). Revista Internacional de Investigación en Adicciones (RIIAD) is a forum of Centros de Integración Juvenil hopes, aimed to promote the...

Cannabidiol does not attenuate acute delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-induced attentional bias in healthy volunteers: A randomised, double-blind, cross-over study
Abstract Aims To test how attentional bias and explicit liking are influenced by delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and whether these effects are moderated by cannabidiol (CBD). Design Double-blind, randomised, within-subjects cross-over...
Online Dispensaries: Minors' Ease of Access to Marijuana
Online Dispensaries: Minors' Ease of Access to Marijuana A recently published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics has shed light on the concerning ease with which minors can purchase marijuana through online...

Who Helps The Helper? A Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals
ISSUP Kenya is pleased to present its webinar on Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals. Gain insights from clinical practice, mentorship, and supervision programs that equip novice mental health professionals with practical skills.
Who Helps The Helper? A Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals
ISSUP Kenya cordially invites you to our upcoming webinar on October 24th, 2023.
Gain insights from clinical practice, mentorship, and supervision programs that equip novice mental health professionals with practical skills.

Cost of Substance Use on the Economic Productivity of Canadians – Findings at a Glance
In 2020, the Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (CSUCH) data reported that substance use resulted in a loss of $22.4 billion in productivity. This represents 45.6% of the overall cost and harms of substance use, which amounted to $49.1...
Recovery: The Many Paths to Wellness (Chapter 5 from Facing Addiction in America)
The Many Paths to Wellness: Explore Chapter 5 in "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health," which defines the concept of recovery from substance use disorders and reviews methods used by...

Alarming Statistics: Over One Million Young Drivers Imperil Lives with Marijuana and Alcohol Behind the Wheel
Driving under the influence (DUI) of psychoactive substances is an issue of paramount concern in both public health and the criminal justice system. It affects millions of Americans yearly, and while there is extensive research on DUI among...