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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.
#DontPinkMyDrink Campaign
After years of objectifying and sexualising women in their advertising, the alcohol industry is now targeting women more directly, linking their products to women's friendships, feminism and empowerment. However, women’s empowerment will...
Prevalence and Pattern of Psychoactive Substance Use among Female Students in North India
The frequent collection, analysis and publication of data on psychoactive substance use among young people is essential to follow trends which can be used to inform practice and public health policy.
In India, psychoactive substance use is...
Adiktologie Journal
Adiktologie is an international journal devoted to publishing peer-reviewed interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scientific reports on psychoactive substance use, behavioural addictions and related issues.
Inspire Freedom Campaign - IOGT International
The Inspire Freedom Campaign – Together for women and girls – every 25th is IOGT International’s flagship community campaign to promote the rights of girls and women and to end gender-based violence, by preventing alcohol violence.
The...
Effectiveness of a New Multi-Component Smoking Cessation Service Package for Patients with Hypertension and Diabetes in Northern Thailand
Abstract
Background
Smoking cessation is an achievable behavioral change, which reduces the risks of cardiovascular diseases, cancers and tobacco-related diseases. There is a need for an effective smoking cessation service for low and...
Book Unveiling Ceremony of 'The Known and Unknowns of Drug Dependence'
Drug use has been identified as one of the ominous problems that the society faces nowadays. Every drug dependent person has different and complex difficulties to go through in the process of recovering from such harmful habit. Person...
Marchiafava-Bignami Disease: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Marchiafava-Bignami (MB) is a rare disease characterized by the primary degeneration of the callosum mainly associated with chronic consumption of alcohol. However, this condition can be mistaken for many other...
PREVALENCE OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN: AN EVALUATION (Collaboration with Karachi Youth Initiative (KYI) by DFPF)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Executive Summary provides an overview of research methods and procedures. Initially, research project was scheduled in short period of time. This research project...
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Call for Applications University of Ghana School of Public Health WHO HRP Alliance Postgraduate Scholarship 2019/2020
Call for Applications University of Ghana School of Public Health WHO HRP Alliance Postgraduate Scholarship 2019/2020
University of Ghana School of Public Health (UGSPH) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Human...
Surviving Stigma Podcast
In this podcast, Diane Goslar, a person who struggled with alcohol-related issues, talks to Peter Markham Head of Digital, about the stigma she faced among family, friends and work colleagues as she battled alcohol addiction.
While...
Sex-Specific Association of Depressive Disorder and Transient Emotional States with Alcohol Consumption in Male and Female Alcoholics
Highlights
- Negative and positive mood differentially impact alcohol use in males and females.
- Previous research did not differentiate impact of mood states vs lifetime diagnoses.
- This study confirmed positive association of mood with...
Smoking During Pregnancy , Stigma and Secrets
There is significant evidence to suggest that smoking while pregnant is harmful to the baby increases the risk of miscarriage, and premature birth. The Statistics on smoking, England: 2018 compendium report shows that in 2017-18, 10.8% of...
Inspiring Meeting with Ms. Sara Hashwani X - Chairperson of Hashoo Foundation on 7 February, 2019 in Islamabad, Pakistan
It was indeed a pleasure meeting with Madam #SarahHashwani after long long time and discuss my achievements, contribution and future plan regarding substance use prevention and youth empowerment mainly in Pakistan and around the globe on...
Percentage of Current Tobacco Smoking Students Receiving Help or Advice to Quit: Evidence from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey
ABSTRACT:
Introduction:
We assessed self-reported receipt of help or advice to stop smoking among current tobacco smoking students enrolled in school.
Methods:
Using cross-sectional data collected between 2012–2015 from the Global Youth...
Mental Health and Associated Stress Factors in Accompanied and Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Resettled in Germany
Abstract
Background
Studies throughout Europe have shown that asylum-seeking children and adolescents (ASC) are at risk of developing mental disorders. The most common mental-health problems in ASC include posttraumatic stress symptoms...
Hidden Harm Practice Guide
Parental problem alcohol and other drug use are associated with social, legal, economic and health-related problems. It can disrupt family routines and responsibilities, relationships with relatives and friends, and the family’s social...
Meeting Mr. Muhammad Ayub and Mr. Sana Ullah Rathore, Vist of MATH
Mr. Muhammad Ayub, Senior Adviser Drug Advisory Colombo Plan visited Mian Afzal Trust Hospital, Gujranwala Pakistan. The Colombo Plan representative visited different departments of MATH. Mr. Muhammad Ayub appreciated the Services provided...
Spring Festival
Spring Festival organized by Govt. Degree College for Women China Scheme, Begum Muhammad Sarwar Governor Punjab was Chief Guest. Ms. Musrat Jamshed Cheema MPA, Principal Prof. Shahnaz Sattar and Syed Zulfiqar Hussain Consultant Anti Drugs...
Convention on Drug Use Prevention
Grand Convention on Drug Use Prevention organized by Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH) and Youth Council for Anti Narcotics (YOCFAN) at Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) in collaboration with PHEC, Directorate of Colleges Lahore...
