The relationship between mental health disorders and substance use and integrated approaches.
Mental Health
2nd International Conference on Addiction Research & Behavioral Health
The 2nd International Conference on Addiction Research and Behavioural Health will take place on October 16-17th October in Vancouver, Canada.
The theme of the event is “Exploring Innovation in Addiction Research present Era" and topics that will be addressed will include:
Self‐Medication with Alcohol or Drugs for Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Substance use is one way that people deal with the difficult symptoms present in mood and anxiety disorders. As people become more reliant on the effects of the substances to relieve distress the use can develop into dependence. Self ‐...
Comorbid Opioid Use is Undertreated among Forensic Patients with Schizophrenia
Abstract Background Substance use disorders are associated with poorer clinical outcomes in patients with schizophrenia. There is no specific treatment for amphetamine or cannabis use disorder, but methadone and buprenorphine are used as...
Exploring the Public Stigma of Substance Use Disorder
Illicit drug use disorder is one of the most stigmatised health conditions in the world. Stigmatisation is the mark of shame, disgrace or disapproval. It can affect people’s self-esteem and confidence, help disrupt their family...
Benzodiazepine Use Is High while Use Disorder Rates Are Low
Benzodiazepines, such as sedatives and sleeping aids, are a widely prescribed group of medicines designed for short-term treatment. Although most people manage benzodiazepines as prescribed, some individuals misuse the drugs and can develop...
Mindfulness for Chronic Pain and Prescription Opioid Misuse
Opioid medication for chronic pain can be an effective treatment. Most patients take the medication as prescribed, however some individuals can become addicted to the drug, leading to opioid misuse. Prescription opioid misuse is a...
Information and Advice for the Families of People Living with Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a highly infectious blood-borne virus that affects the cells of the liver causing inflammation. Although many people with the virus may have no symptoms at all people can experience jaundice, depression, fatigue, skin...
Effect of a Primary Care–Based Psychological Intervention on Symptoms of Common Mental Disorders in Zimbabwe
Key Points Question: Does a lay health worker–delivered psychological intervention improve symptoms of depression and anxiety in Zimbabwe? Findings: In a cluster randomized clinical trial of 573 randomized patients with common mental...
Integrated Mapping of Local Mental Health Systems in Central Chile
[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To describe the availability of local mental health (MH) services in small MH catchment areas in Central Chile, using a bottom-up approach. Methods. MH services of 19 small MH catchment areas in five health districts...
Examining the Links between Adolescent Brain Development, Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder
Adolescence is a time where young people go through dramatic changes in body and behaviour. It is an age where young people are most likely to take risks, partake in reward-seeking activities and experience the first symptoms of mental ill...