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The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Kenya to include smoking cessation drugs as essential medicines
The Ministry of Health has been advised to add two non-nicotine drugs to Kenya’s Essential Medicines List, to help smokers quit tobacco and nicotine addiction.
The World Health Organization said the two drugs bring “a powerful shift in the...
The impact of discrimination on substance use disorders among sexual minorities
This paper aimed to review the literature regarding the impact of discrimination on substance use disorders among Sexual Minorities, with a focus on alcohol, opioids, stimulants, polydrug use, chemsex, cannabis and tobacco, as well as...
Webinar on “Females with Substance Use and Society: Do’s and Don’t’s of NLP and Hypnotherapy
On Sunday, June 26, 2022, an activity was planned online to honor the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Females are at high risk of substance use with lack of opportunities to reach treatment facilities as...
National Chapter United Arab Emirates, Day 7, 17:27-17:44
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 18th May, 2022
Abstract:
National Chapter United Arab Emirates
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National Chapter The Gambia, Day 7, 17:06-17:27
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 18th May, 2022
National Chapter Spain, Day 7, 16:42-17:06
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 18th May, 2022
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National Chapter Spain
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Each National Chapter showcases its work, highlights the...
National Chapter Pakistan, Day 7, 16:05-16:42
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 18th May, 2022
National Chapter India, Day 7, 15:46-16:05
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 18th May, 2022
Abstract:
National Chapter India
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Each National Chapter showcases its work, highlights the...
National Chapter Greece, Day 7, 08:48-08:56
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 18th May, 2022
National Chapter Ukraine, Day 7, 08:21-08:48
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 18th May, 2022
National Chapter Argentina, Day 7, 07:31-07:43
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 18th May, 2022
Abstract:
National Chapter Argentina
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Each National Chapter showcases its work, highlights...
National Chapter Brazil, Day 6, 21:34-21:54
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
Abstract:
National Chapter Brazil
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Each National Chapter showcases its work, highlights the...
National Chapter Mexico, Day 6, 19:11-19:37
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
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National Chapter Mexico
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Each National Chapter showcases its work, highlights the...
National Chapter Uganda, Day 6, 18:45-18:54
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
National Chapter Nigeria, Day 6, 17:53-18:20
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
National Chapter United Kingdom, Day 6, 08:49-08:56
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
Abstract:
National Chapter United Kingdom
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Each National Chapter showcases its work...
National Chapter Ecuador, Day 6, 08:05-08:17
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
National Chapter Chile, Day 6, 07:21-07:43
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
Abstract:
National Chapter Chile
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Each National Chapter showcases its work, highlights the...
National Chapter Togo, Day 6, 06:36-07:03
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
National Chapter South Africa, Day 6, 02:57-03:17
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
Abstract:
National Chapter South Africa
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Each National Chapter showcases its work, highlights...