Theories and Science

Application of scientific theories and research to understand and prevent substance use, including prevention science.

Measuring gang membership in England and Wales: A latent class analysis with Eurogang survey questions

Scientific article

30 September 2013

This study examines how gang membership is measured among young people using the Eurogang Network’s survey approach. Drawing on nationally representative data from England and Wales, the researchers used statistical analysis to identify...

The Association Between Religiosity and Substance Use Patterns Among Women Involved in the Criminal Justice System

Scientific article

1 April 2021

This study explores the relationship between religiosity and substance use patterns among women involved in the criminal justice system. Using data from women participating in a drug court programme in the United States, the researchers...

Spirituality and Harmful or Hazardous Alcohol and Other Drug Use

Scientific article

18 February 2026

This meta-analysis reviewed 55 longitudinal studies involving more than 540,000 participants to examine the relationship between spirituality and harmful or hazardous alcohol and other drug use. The findings show that spiritual and...

Belief, Behavior, and Belonging: How Faith is Indispensable in Preventing and Recovering from Substance Abuse

Scientific article

21 July 2019

This study reviews evidence on the role of faith and spirituality in preventing substance use and supporting recovery. It highlights that many addiction treatment programs in the United States include a spiritual component, particularly...

Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) conference 2026

5 October 2026

Utah

United States

The Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) conference brings together researchers, policymakers, and treatment providers to solve the problems of inequity, access, effectiveness, and implementation of addiction services.

Substance Use Prediction Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Scientific article

30 December 2024

The study examines whether artificial intelligence can reliably predict the use of specific substances in Finland, including cannabis, ecstasy, amphetamine, cocaine and non-prescribed medicines. Using data from the 2022 Finnish National...

The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes

Poster

3 October 2025

Abstract Title: The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes Authors: Ahmad Muneer, MSc, RN; Hessa Abdel Qader, MSc, RN Affiliations: Maudsley Health, Al...

The IRON model integrates core nursing theories—Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory, Watson’s Theory of Human Caring, and Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations—with behavioral change frameworks, including the Transtheoretical Model and the Biopsychosocial-Spiritual approach. The model comprises four interconnected elements: (1) a hybrid care structure blending primary and team-based nursing; (2) phase-specific interventions aligned with recovery stages; (3) embedded cultural competence across all care dime

Is the Rise of Cannabis Induced Psychosis Unstoppable?

29 September 2025

- Online

Sept. 29th at 10:00 AM Eastern Time

2025 NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention: Frontiers in Addiction Research

14 November 2025

San Diego

United States

Join Us for the 2025 NIDA-NIAAA Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention in San Diego!

Friday, November 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ALL TIMES PACIFIC TIME

Breaking the Myths: Trauma, Addiction & What Science Says About It

28 May 2025

- Online

From Myths to Meaningful Action: Tools you can use today

Join our interactive webinar in which leading experts will break down myths submitted from around the world, combining science, lived-experience, and practical tools you can use!

Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST

Presenters:

Asia Ashraf, Greenfield Hospital of Psychiatry

Rocio Suarez Ordoñez, TSAFI