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How the media can play its part in reducing the stigma surrounding substance use
In this blogpost, produced by academics from the University of Stirling, the authors discuss the See Beyond – See the Lives – Scotland campaign, which involves the stories of those left behind after losing a loved one to alcohol and drug...
Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach
The guide specifically focuses on tools and strategies for implementing a trauma-informed approach. This guide highlights the need for organizational assessment of readiness and capacity before implementing trauma-informed approach and...
The Power of Resilience
بے گھر ہونے یا اس کا سامنا کرنے والے لوگوں کے لئے طرز عمل کی صحت کی خدمات تک رسائی اور استعمال میں توسیع
یہ گائیڈ طرز عمل کی صحت اور رہائش فراہم کرنے والوں کے لئے حکمت عملی وں پر روشنی ڈالتا ہے تاکہ وہ بے گھر ہونے کا سامنا کرنے والے افراد تک رسائی حاصل کریں اور ان کے ساتھ مشغول رہیں ، طرز عمل کی صحت کے علاج کا استعمال شروع کریں کیونکہ وہ...
ایچ آئی وی اور ذہنی صحت کی مداخلت کو مربوط کرنے کے لئے اہم غور و خوض
یو این ایڈز اور ورلڈ ہیلتھ آرگنائزیشن (ڈبلیو ایچ او) کی ایک نئی اشاعت ایچ آئی وی اور دیگر کمزور آبادیوں کے ساتھ رہنے والے لوگوں کے لئے ایچ آئی وی اور ذہنی صحت کی خدمات اور دیگر مداخلتوں کو مربوط کرنے کی اہمیت پر زور دیتی ہے، جس میں سماجی...
Comorbidities in Drug Use Disorders: No wrong door
This discussion paper aims to highlight the evidence related to mental and physical health comorbidities in drug use disorders and to promote the development of innovative, evidence-based policies and practices to treat drug use disorders...
Treatment of Drug Use Disorders and Associated Mental Health Disorders in Prison Settings and Forensic Hospitals
This discussion paper was prepared by UNODC following various requests from the Member States for technical assistance on the treatment of drug use disorders and associated mental health disorders in prison settings.
This effort is...
The complexity and challenge of ‘dual diagnosis’
This Drug and Alcohol Finding publication addresses a hot topic which generates heated debate- dual diagnosis.
Whether to focus on mental health problems or substance use problems when the patient exhibits both is a long-standing...
Mental ill health and substance misuse: Dual Diagnosis
This paper has been compiled in response to an MLA request on the complex issue of ‘dual diagnosis’ in the context of service provision. Specifically, the paper provides the following:
- An overview of dual diagnosis.
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Estimated...
طویل نمائش کا استعمال کرتے ہوئے پی ٹی ایس ڈی اور مادہ کے استعمال کی خرابیوں کا بیک وقت علاج (سی او پی ای): تھراپسٹ گائیڈ (علاج جو کام کرتا ہے)
پی ٹی ایس ڈی اور مادہ کے استعمال کی خرابیوں کا بیک وقت علاج طویل ایکسپوزر (سی او پی ای) کا استعمال کرتے ہوئے ایک علمی-طرز عمل سائیکوتھراپی پروگرام ہے جو ان مریضوں کے لئے ڈیزائن کیا گیا ہے جو پوسٹ ٹرامیٹک اسٹریس ڈس آرڈر (پی ٹی ایس ڈی) اور...
Multiple disadvantage and co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions.
Substance use and mental health needs are two of the primary concerns for many people experiencing multiple disadvantage. We know that people who experience both issues at the same time (also known as “co-occurring conditions” or “dual...
Breaking the stigma in academic writing
In this blog post and guide, Dr. Stephen Parkin shares his observations about the use of stigmatising words and phrases in academic writing, and offers a list of person-centred and pragmatic alternatives.
Words Matter Language Guide
The need to change our language in relation to people who use drugs has become an increasing topic of discussion, but there is still a long way to go. People who use drugs are highly diverse and their relationship with drug use takes many...
Working with older persons in forced displacement
This document provides guidance for UNHCR staff and partners on protecting the rights of older persons in situations of forced displacement or statelessness.
When responding to the phases of forced displacement (flight, displacement...
Adfam Research Report: Families and friends negatively affected by gambling - Policy & Recommendations
Description: This report sets out Adfam's findings from a range of research activities including four specific gambling-related surveys, peer support training and round-table events.
It looks at the effects of gambling on families as...
Concept of trauma and guidance for a trauma-informed approach
This manual introduces a concept of trauma and offers a framework for becoming a trauma-informed organisation, system, or service sector.
The manual provides a definition of trauma and a trauma-informed approach and offers 6 key...
Substance Use, Mental Health and Suicide among Inuit in Canada
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK), the national organization representing Inuit across Canada, have summarized the latest statistics on substance use and mental health among Inuit in...
Predictors of Burden and Resilience in Family Caregivers of Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder.
Background
Family caregivers are an essential resource for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). Overburdened caregivers often experience detrimental effects to their emotional and physical well-being.
Method
A cross...
Policies, delivery models, and lessons learned from integrating mental health and substance abuse services into primary health care in Ethiopia.
In Ethiopia, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) represent 18.3% of premature mortality, consume 23% of the household expenditures, and cost 1.8% of the gross domestic product. Risk factors such as alcohol, khat, and cannabis use are on the...
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