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Exploring the Impact of Technical Violations on Probation Revocations in the Context of Drug Court
ABSTRACT
Prior research indicates a large number of drug court participants commit technical violations, subsequently increasing the likelihood of revocation. However, there is limited research investigating the potential heterogeneous...
Effects of medication-assisted treatment on mortality among opioids users: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ABSTRACT
Opioid use disorder (OUD) is associated with a high risk of premature death. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the primary treatment for opioid dependence. We comprehensively assessed the effects of different MAT-related...
Probation clients’ barriers to access and use of opioid use disorder medications
ABSTRACT
Background
There is a gap between evidence-based treatment with medications for opioid use disorders (OUDs) and current practices of probation departments who supervise individuals with OUDs. Many probationers with OUDs cannot...
Substance use profile, treatment compliance, treatment outcomes and related factors in probation: a retrospective file review
Abstract
Objective
In this study, we aimed to investigate the sociodemographic characteristics of the individuals who mandated to the probation unit as the substances they use, their compliance with the programs, treatment outcomes and...
Substance use treatment services utilization and outcomes among probationers in drug courts compared to a matched cohort of probationers in traditional courts
Abstract
Background and objectives: Drug courts provide an array of substance use treatments and community-based services for probationers struggling with substance use disorders. We assessed substance use treatment services utilization...
Effectiveness of a computerized motivational intervention on treatment initiation and substance use: Results from a randomized trial
Highlights
- Motivational computer intervention (MAPIT) increased treatment initiation at 2-month follow-up.
- The significance of MAPIT diminished by the 6-month follow-up.
- Motivational interviewing (MI) was not significant in any model. ...
Substance Involvement and Probation Outcomes: Evidence From a Cohort Study
Abstract
Substance use disorders are common among justice-involved populations, the majority of whom are under community supervision in the form of probation. Substance involvement can amplify the challenges of complying with requirements...
A randomized study of the use of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for drug and alcohol use with jail inmates
Abstract
Background
Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based practice that has been shown to reduce alcohol and drug use in healthcare, educational, and other settings, but research on the...
Electronic-Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (e-SBIRT) for Addictive Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
Background: Addictive disorders are significant global public health burdens. Treatment uptake with these disorders is low and outcomes can be mixed. Electronic screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (e-SBIRT)...
Building Knowledge and Networks: ISSUP National Chapters in Asia
Since the post-COVID period, ISSUP National Chapters in Asia have been hosting annual in-person events that attract not only local participants but also a large number of international delegates. These gatherings have become invaluable...
STANDING IN THE GAP: MY TESTIMONY ON SUICIDE PREVENTION.
STANDING IN THE GAP: MY TESTIMONY ON SUICIDE PREVENTION.
Over the years of walking with teenagers and young people, I have come face to face with the silent battles they fight every day. Behind bright smiles and youthful energy, many are...
Asian Regional NC Meeting 2025: Key insights and priorities for the year ahead
As part of the 2025 ISSUP Indonesia Conference, we held the Asian Regional National Chapter (NC) meeting on September 16th, 2025, with representatives from Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. In...
MANUAL METODOLÓGICO PARA LA APLICACIÓN DE LA PRIMERA AYUDA PSICOLÓGICA EN CONTEXTOS DE ENCIERRO
Esta publicación es el resultado y la sistematización de la experiencia de formación que realizó la Red Creer en 2025, con una serie de talleres orientados a la primera ayuda psicológica para personas en contextos de encierro. La...
MANUAL METODOLÓGICO PARA LA APLICACIÓN DE LA PRIMERA AYUDA PSICOLÓGICA EN CONTEXTOS DE ENCIERRO
Esta publicación es el resultado y la sistematización de la experiencia de formación que realizó la Red Creer en 2025, con una serie de talleres orientados a la primera ayuda psicológica para personas en contextos de encierro. La...
STRETCHING FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY
Stretching can become a grounding ritual, replacing harmful habits with healing ones as it triggers the release of endorphins and serotonin. These natural feel-good chemicals elevate mood and reduce anxiety.
Stretching as part of a...
GURU SHIKSHA, 17-19TH SEPTEMBER 2025 AT HECTOR KOBBEKADUWA TRAINING CENTER COLOMBO
THE PREVENTIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL DANGEROUS DRUGS CONTROL BOARD (NDDCB), SRI LANKA, SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCTED THE GURU SHIKSHA TEACHERS TRAINING PROGRAMME FROM 17 TH TO 19 TH SEPTEMBER 2025 AT THE HECTOR...
GURU SHIKSHA 18-20 SEPTEMBER 2025 @ WAKWELLA TRAINING CENTER - GALLE
The Preventive Education and Training Division of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB), Sri Lanka, successfully conducted the Guru Shiksha Teachers Training Programme from 18th to 20th September 2025 at the Wakwella Training...
Effect of screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment for unhealthy alcohol and other drug use in mental health treatment settings: a randomized controlled trial
Abstract
Aims
To test the efficacy of a brief intervention to reduce alcohol or drug use and to promote use of addiction services among patients seeking mental health treatment.
Design and setting
A multi-centre, longitudinal, two-group...
Effectiveness of Extended Screening and Brief Intervention (X-SBI) on Substance Misuse and Related Outcomes in Correctional Settings
Abstract
Background:
Screening and brief intervention (SBI), effective in community health care, show inconsistent results in correctional settings (CS). We hypothesized that SBI needs adaptation for the incarcerated population. The study...