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Assessing Compliance with Tobacco Packaging and Labeling Regulations
Source: https://www.issup.net/node/8539
The Institute for Global Tobacco Control (IGTC) has collaborated with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), and the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) to...
Consumo de tabaco en adolescentes y jóvenes de México que no estudian y no trabajan
Resumen
Introducción: La falta de oportunidades de estudio o trabajo incrementa la vulnerabilidad de los jóvenes, quienes ante la inestabilidad pueden iniciarse en el consumo de tabaco o de otras sustancias adictivas.
Objetivo: Analizar...
Diferencias sociodemográficas entre usuarios de inhalables, usuarios de otras drogas y adolescentes no consumidores en una muestra mexicana de estudiantes
Resumen
Introducción: Los inhalables como el pegamento, el thinner y otros derivados del petróleo son uno de los grupos de sustancias más utilizados entre la población adolescente mexicana. Estudios recientes han mostrado que, junto con la...
The Impact of COPD and Smoking History on the Severity of Covid‐19: A Systemic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Abstract
Aims
Comorbidities are associated with the severity of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid‐19). This meta‐analysis aimed to explore the risk of severe Covid‐19 in patients with pre‐existing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD...
Exploring the Experiences of Social Service Providers regarding the Implementation of the National Drug Master Plan (2013-2017)
This research study entails an analysis and evaluation of the South African National Drug Master Plan for 2013-2017 through a Social Work perspective in the context of substance use disorder policy. It was done in fulfillment of...
Collision of the COVID-19 and Addiction Epidemics
Coronavirus is one of the most significant public health challenges we have faced in the past 100 years. Everyone is effected. However, the strain is particularly great for those working on the front line to detect and treat people who have...
Viruses and Places of Detention
The nature of places of detention is that they are constructed to maximize public safety.
This is highly likely to lead to people living in very close proximity of each other in often overcrowded conditions, which increases the...
COVID-19 Preparedness and Responses in Prisons
Close to 11 million prisoners worldwide — as well as the officers who are charged with ensuring their safe, secure and humane custody — must not be forgotten during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Countries should recognize the particular risks...
COVID-19: Distribution of Food and Water to People with Substance Use Disorders
The Drug Advisory training Hub (DATH) have been distributing meals to people suffering from addiction and substance use disorders living homeless in public spaces across Lahore, Pakistan.
Syed Zulfiqar Hussain (Consultant, Anti Drugs...
COVID-19 y las sustancias adictivas
Las drogas en los tiempos del COVID-19
Mag. Geraldine González Willim, especializada en adicciones en la Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Va, EEUU
La baja percepción de riesgos que se tiene con respecto al uso de sustancias...
COVID-19 Reduces Drug Supply, Increases Patients Seeking Treatment in India
In the Indian state of Punjab, more than 26,000 patients have registered for substance use disorder treatment during the COVID-19 lock down. Additionally, the state government has launched mobile vans to provide medication assisted...
UTC 5 Training, Refresher Course and ICAP 1 Exam Held in Tunisia
To promote evidence-based interventions in the treatment of drug use disorders, the UNODC Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) supported the final training session on admission, screening, evaluation, treatment planning...
Com a pandemia, o que mudou no uso de drogas?
Com muitos usuários de drogas lidando com problemas de saúde mental, como depressão e ansiedade, o isolamento do coronavírus apresenta um desafio sem precedentes.
Com o avanço das medidas de isolamento para tentar conter o novo coronavírus...
Alcohol and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 is a global health crisis that is increasing the workload of healthcare professionals around the world.
In order to support practitioners during these critical circumstances, it is essential that everyone is informed about other...
COVID-19: The Global Pan(dem)ic and Reflections on a Prevention Science Response
The spread of COVID-19 is causing unprecedented damage throughout the world, from which the lasting impact will be evident for many years to come.
It is vital that preventative efforts are put in place in order to minimise the damage and...
Second ISAM Webinar on COVID-19 and SUD: Recording & Materials
The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) recognises the heightened challenges the pandemic will pose for people struggling with Substance Use Disorders. In order to address the issue, they are holding a series of webinars with...
NAADAC COVID-19 Resource List
Health care professionals around the world are fighting tirelessly to reduce the harm that is being caused by COVID-19.
Several public health organisations are creating and updating resources so that people can be updated on the changing...
How Can Telehealth Help in the Provision of Integrated Care?
The World Health Organisation defines telehealth as:
The use of telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver health care outside of traditional health-care facilities.
Well-designed telehealth schemes can improve health care...
