Pharmacological Interventions

The use of medication to manage withdrawal symptoms, reduce cravings, or treat co-occurring mental health disorders e.g., methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone. 

Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Basic Level Series

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The Basic Level UTC series consists of eight courses that cover the broad spectrum of treatment for substance use disorders. The content and methodology of the UTC training series are designed to ensure that addiction practitioners develop...

Universal Prevention Curriculum (UPC) Coordinators Series

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The UPC Coordinators Series provides a 288-hour training programme for prevention coordinators, managers, and students/trainees whose role includes, or will include coordination and supervision of the implementation of prevention...

WHO Management of Alcohol Withdrawal

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Alcohol withdrawal can be uncomfortable and occasionally life threatening. Pharmacological management of alcohol withdrawal is an essential component of alcohol dependence. Benzodiazepines (BZDs), non­sedating anticonvulsants and...

UTC / UPC Workshop for Addiction Professionals

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Basic Level Universal Treatment Curriculum for Substance Use Disorders (UTC) The Basic Level UTC consists of eight courses that cover the broad spectrum of addiction treatment. Each course consists of a Trainer and Participant Manual. The...

Inhibition of Cardiac Sodium Currents by Toluene Exposure

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Abstract Toluene is an industrial solvent widely used as a drug of abuse, which can produce sudden sniffing death due to cardiac arrhythmias. In this paper, we tested the hypothesis that toluene inhibits cardiac sodium channels in Xenopus...

Changes in Smoker Characteristics in England

Scientific article
Smoking in England has decreased over the last decade. It is vital to monitor the trends and examine the factors that may be influencing the downward curve, so as to maintain the pattern and make predictions about future smoking rates. A...

Lisbon Addictions: Presentations & Posters

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Following their 2019 conference, the Lisbon Addictions team have gathered posters and information about the presentations from the event. The co-producers have built coherent packages of topical strands, sessions and guided poster tours...

Experts from Côte d'Ivoire Attend a Study Tour in Morocco

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From 6 to 12 October 2019, as part of the UNODC - PTRS / GLOK32 activities to guide the introduction of assisted pharmacological treatment of opioid dependence, 10 representatives, policy makers and treatment experts, and 2 psychiatrists...