Evidence-Based Practices Resource Center
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Comparing Credentialing Requirements of Substance Abuse Treatment Staff by Funding Source
Studies have found that clinicians with higher education and/or attainment of national certification have a more favorable outlook regarding the adoption of evidence-based practices. However, staff hiring decisions may be based on a...
Gender Differences in the Bidirectional Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Sleeplessness
Abstract
Background
The degree to which the relationship between alcohol use and sleeplessness is unidirectional or reciprocal is unclear due to great variation among the results of previous studies. The aim of the present study was to...
Metabolic Pathways and Potencies of New Fentanyl Analogs
Up to now, little is known about the metabolic pathways of new fentanyl analogs that have recently emerged on the drug markets worldwide with high potential for producing addiction and severe adverse effects including coma and death. For...
Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder among Special Subpopulations: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Abstract
Aim
To collate prevalence estimates of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) among special subpopulations (defined by service use).
Design
Systematic literature review and meta‐analysis of original, quantitative studies...
Alcohol Misuse in the Armed Forces
In a research project, researchers and professionals from the University of Liverpool, King’s College London, Alcohol Research UK and Royal British Legion joined together to developed an app, to help people monitor and manage their alcohol consumption.
A Public Health Approach to Alcohol Use and its Related Harms in Iran
In Iran, alcohol consumption, production, and trade are criminalised for Muslim citizens; however, bootleg alcohol and harmful alcohol consumption is a burden that should not be overlooked.
Currently the Iranian Ministry of Health has...
Combined Effects of Marijuana and Nicotine on Memory Performance and Hippocampal Volume
Highlights
- Examined drug effects of tobacco, marijuana and combined marijuana + nicotine use.
- Hippocampal volumes were smaller in marijuana users (with or without nicotine).
- Abnormal brain-behavior relationships in combined marijuana +...
Youth Perspective on Parental Approaches to Substance Use
Reducing the harms of youth substance use is a global priority. Parents have the potential to play a key role in these efforts. However, it is felt that parents are often unsure about how to address substance use with their children. Parent...
Sober Social Networks: The Role of Online Support Groups in Recovery from Alcohol Addiction
A recent study has analysed evidence for the value of online social networks in supporting recovery from alcohol addiction.
President and Director Elect ISSUP Pakistan Address to National Youth Leadership Conference against Drug Abuse in Lahore, Pakistan
Mr. Sana Ullah Rathore, Director Elect ISSUP Pakistan, participated in the National Youth Leadership Conference in Lahore, Pakistan as a Guest Speaker. Mr. Bashir Ahmad Naz, President Elect ISSUP Pakistan, also graced the occasion as chief...
DFPF-Newsletter - Issue March 2019
Monthly Newsletter March - 2019:
During this month, the Drug Free Pakistan Foundation (DFPF) organized mentorship sessions
for the members of music and drama society at the University of Education Township and bank
road campus in Lahore...
DSM-5 in Patients Seeking their First Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder. Sex Differences in the Multicenter CohRTA Study
Abstract
Objective: We aimed to analyze sex differences in the DSM-5 criteria among patients admitted to their first treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). Methods: Assessment of AUD was carried out using DSM-5 diagnostic criteria in a...
Lung Cancer Mortality in Australia in the Twenty-First Century: How Many Lives Can Be Saved with Effective Tobacco Control?
Highlights
- Quantified the number of lung cancer deaths averted in Australia through tobacco control.
- Almost 2 million lung cancer deaths have already been prevented over the period 1956–2100.
- Lung cancer will continue to be a...
Can Web-Based Preenrollment Alcohol Brief Interventions be Effective Screening Tools? Precollege Drinking Behavior Predicts College Retention and Alcohol Violations
Abstract
Objective: To test if precollege drinking data gathered during an online brief intervention are associated with problems and could inform screening for campus alcohol prevention efforts.
Participants: Two cohorts of incoming...
Mindful Body Awareness Training as Part of Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT) is designed to teach interoceptive awareness and related skills for self-care and emotion regulation.
Voluntary Researchers Wanted - Mentor UK
Mentor UK is looking for volunteers to help maintain up-to-date knowledge of alcohol and drug prevention and education in community, family and school settings.
The role will involve role researching and writing briefs that will contribute...
Basic Counseling Course for Addiction Professionals: UTC-4
A 5 day training course “Basic Counseling Skills for Addiction Professionals” was organized by Aga Khan Social Welfare Board in Collaboration with Drug Free Pakistan Foundation and ISSUP-Pakistan Chapter from April 6 & 7, 13 & 14, and 20...
Meeting with Mrs. Sidra Amir Principal of Unique Solutions School
Special Meeting was held with Mrs. Sidra Amir, Principal of Unique Group of Solutions regarding prevention program & ongoing activities. Syed Zulfiqar Hussain, Consultant, Anti Drugs/Narcotics Campaign highlighted different activities in...
Special Talk Program on Drug Use Prevention
Special Talk Program on Drug Use Prevention for Students held at Unique Solutions School Taj bagh Lahore in collaboration with Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH), YOCFAN and Colombo Plan. Syed Zulfiqr Hussain will be guest speaker. Ms. Sidra...
