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Handbook for Emergencies

Book

The third edition of UNHCR’s Emergency Handbook is a reference tool which serves to reinforce a common understanding among the many key actors in emergency situations. This edition includes a number of important revisions of the handbook...

Emergency Resource List

Reading List

A selection of resources designed to support people who are in the midst of an emergency.

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Differences in addiction and recovery gains according to gender – gender barriers and specific differences in overall strengths growth

Scientific article

14 March 2022

Background The necessity of a gendered understanding of recovery is becoming increasingly evident. There have been reports of gender disparities in the character and amount of substance use, the paths to and through substance use disorder...

Effect of Medical Marijuana Card Ownership on Pain, Insomnia, and Affective Disorder Symptoms in Adults A Randomized Clinical Trial

Scientific article

18 March 2022

Abstract Importance Despite the legalization and widespread use of cannabis products for a variety of medical concerns in the US, there is not yet a strong clinical literature to support such use. The risks and benefits of obtaining a...

Association Between Workplace Absenteeism and Alcohol Use Disorder From the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2015-2019

Scientific article

17 March 2022

Abstract Importance Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is common and associated with increased morbidity. The degree to which AUD currently factors into workplace absenteeism needs further characterization in the US. Objective To examine the...

Enhancing treatment recovery services for women

Video and audio recordings

13 March 2022

This webinar addresses core issues that are unique to female SUD treatment. Gender-responsive approaches to augment and enhance existing treatment services are discussed.

Ecolink Alumnis honor Global Trainers on Intl Women's Day

News

Ecolink Alumnis honor global trainers as outstanding Women of the Year on Women’s day. Mangalore, India: Ecolink Alumni Association with over 200 students from 18 countries honored its Master trainers who trained over 250 addiction...

Dr.Thirumagal V is being honored with "Woman of Excellence Award" by Ecolink Alumni Association.

Associations of Alcohol Consumption and Smoking With Disease Risk and Neurodegeneration in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis in the United Kingdom

Scientific article

3 March 2022

Abstract Importance Understanding the effects of modifiable risk factors on risk for multiple sclerosis (MS) and associated neurodegeneration is important to guide clinical counselling. Objective To investigate associations of alcohol use...

Effect of Combination Treatment With Varenicline and Nicotine Patch on Smoking Cessation Among Smokers Who Drink Heavily A Randomized Clinical Trial

Scientific article

4 March 2022

Abstract Importance The concurrent use of both tobacco and alcohol causes substantial disease and early mortality, and smokers who drink heavily tend to be less successful in smoking cessation than smokers who do not. Although varenicline...

The relationship between craving and insular morphometry in regular cocaine users: Does sex matter?

Scientific article

21 February 2022

Abstract While it has been suggested that cocaine use and relapse in women is more strongly related to stress-relief craving, whereas cocaine use in men is more strongly related to reward craving, the neural mechanisms that underlie these...