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Populations
Distinct groups of people within a society who share certain characteristics such as age, gender, geographic location, socioeconomic status, cultural background, or exposure to particular risk factors that may influence patterns of substance use, vulnerability to substance use disorders, and access to services. In the context of substance use systems, identifying and understanding different populations helps guide the design of prevention, treatment, recovery, and policy responses that are appropriate, equitable, and responsive to specific needs. Examples may include youth, women, people experiencing homelessness, individuals in the criminal justice system, or communities affected by specific social or economic conditions.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Reported Violence Against Women and Girls
Since the global outbreak of COVID-19, and the introduction of restrictions and lockdowns in countries around the world, evidence suggests that there has been a dramatic increas in reports of violence against women and girls.
The aim of...
Sildenafil and Suicide in Sweden
Abstract
Much theory asserts that sexual intimacy sustains mental health. Experimental tests of such theory remain rare and have not provided compelling evidence because ethical, practical, and cultural constraints bias samples and results...
The Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act 75 of 2008) and the Use/Possession of Cannabis by Children
ISSUP South Africa and South Africa ITTC are pleased to present their Webinar on The Child Justice Act, 2008 (Act 75 of 2008) and the use/possession of cannabis by children.
Women and Alcohol
This is a special edition of the Journal Alcohol Research: Current Reviews. It is open source and has new articles on women and alcohol use.
UNODC realiza en Ecuador jornada de capacitación sobre trastornos por uso de sustancias con perspectiva de género
Quito, 16 de marzo de 2021.- La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (UNODC, por sus siglas en inglés), a través del Proyecto Global de Atención para la Drogodependencia y Tratamiento - con el respaldo del Ministerio...
Comparison of Water Pipes vs Other Modes of Cannabis Consumption and Subsequent Illicit Drug Use in a Longitudinal Cohort of Young Swiss Men
Abstract
Importance: There are concerns that the use of water pipes to consume cannabis is associated with increased risks of engaging in more addictive behaviors.
Objective: To examine whether consuming cannabis with a water pipe was...
5 coisas que você precisa saber sobre o álcool e o câncer
Repense seu consumo de álcool para diminuir o risco de câncer.
A maioria de nós está familiarizada com a ligação entre alguns comportamentos de estilo de vida e câncer - como fumar ou sedentarismo.
Mas algumas pessoas podem se surpreender...
Participate in the Commission on Narcotic Drugs next week!!!
The Commission will take place next week, from 12 to 16 April 2021 and, because of the pandemic, all the sessions will be webcasted.
Consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y perspectiva de género. En la semana del Día Internacional de Acción por la Salud de la Mujer
ISSUP Argentina lo invita a participar en un webinar que discutirá consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y perspectiva de género - en la semana del Día Internacional de Acción por la Salud de la Mujer.
Secondary School Students’ Perceptions of a Mobile Application Design for Smoking Prevention
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Our research was based on the BUS model, which provides guidelines for developing mobile applications for health. This model is supported by theories of behavior change, user-centered design, and social marketing...
Tobacco Webinar Series: Tobacco Smoking Addiction - From Prevention to Treatment
ISSUP presents the final session in the series of three Webinars focusing on Tobacco Use. The third Webinar will be hosted by ISSUP Pakistan and explore the topic of 'Tobacco Smoking Addiction - From Prevention to Treatment'.
Effectiveness Bank Course on Alcohol Treatment Research Reaches its Conclusion
COURSE ON ALCOHOL TREATMENT RESEARCH REACHES ITS CONCLUSION
Time to recap the journey started over a year ago to update the Alcohol Treatment Matrix, a unique mapping of seminal and key research and guidance on alcohol brief interventions...
Tobacco Webinar Series: New Electronic Smoking Devices - What's the Difference?
ISSUP would like to present the second session in the three-part Webinar series focusing on Tobacco Use. This Webinar asks the question 'New Electronic Smoking Devices - What's the Difference?'
Tobacco Webinar Series: Tobacco Use - Pleasure or Harm?
ISSUP are pleased to present the first of three Webinars on the topic of Tobacco Use. This first Webinar was organised in collaboration with ISSUP India and centres on 'Tobacco Use - Pleasure or Harm?'
Patient and Provider Knowledge of and Attitudes toward Medical Conditions and Medication during Pregnancy
Abstract
Background
Knowledge of medical conditions and their evidence-based medications varies among individuals. This range of knowledge may affect attitudes and influence medical decision-making of both patients and providers...
Women Affected by Domestic Abuse and Someone Else's Substance Use
Executive Summary
Domestic abuse predominantly affects women, and 35 years of experience supporting families affected by substance use has taught Adfam that women are disproportionately affected by the problematic drug or alcohol use of a...
E-book: “Pais na Prevenção” - volume 1
Um E-book para apoiar pessoas a manter crianças e adolescentes seguras e livres dos problemas relacionados ao uso de álcool e outras drogas.
Em um mundo cada vez mais acelerado e dinâmico, cada vez mais pessoas sofrem pressões, estresse e...
План мероприятий открытия Национального подразделения International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Kazakhstan
Команда ISSUP Kazakhstan рада приветствовать Вас на предстоящем мероприятии — «Торжественная церемония открытия Национального подразделения International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) Kazakhstan», которое состоится онлайн 1...
Using Nutrition to Promote Addiction Recovery
In this article Khary Rigg, Ph.D and Kelly Miller, NTMC introduce us to the importance of nutrition in addiction recovery and highlight some practical, evidence-based actions to consider when advocating for nutritional interventions in recovery care.