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Background
Cannabis use is decreasing in England and Wales, while demand for cannabis treatment in addiction services continues to rise. This could be partly due to an increased availability of high-potency cannabis.
Metho...
Research on abuse linked with substance use has tended to focus on child abuse and intimate partner violence.
There have been considerably fewer studies on the nature of abuse committed by children against their parents.
In a recent...
The “stages of change” or “transtheoretical” model is a way of describing the process by which people overcome addiction. The stages of change can be applied to a range of other behaviors that people want to change, but have difficulty...
The identification and treatment of the substance-abusing physician has led to outcome studies focusing on years of abstinence and resultant work performance, but little has been written addressing the therapeutic changes...
More often than not, the answer is: no.
A therapeutic relationship is an effective way to promote positive change in people. It involves building trust in order to encourage openness and honesty. This leads to better understanding...
The therapeutic alliance is well-recognized as an integral part of psychotherapy; however, there is little understanding of how it is best utilized in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs), particularly in young adults. In this...
Autores: Rodríguez Míguez E, Casal Rodríguez B, Rivera Castiñeira B.
Edita: Ministerio de Sanidad, Consumo y Bienestar Social, Secretaría de Estado de Servicios Sociales, Delegación del Gobierno para el Plan Nacional sobre Drogas; 2019
...Do you want the substance use professionals in your area to receive the International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP) credential?
This webinar discusses how you can host testing for the ICAP certificates at your University.
...Drinking to excess takes a huge toll on individuals, families, communities and society as a whole.
Many adult problem drug users have long histories of substance misuse which often starts before the age of 18.
Providing well-funded...
Adolescent alcohol dependence and anxiety frequently co-occur, leading researchers to examine the link between these two disorders.
So far the evidence has produced conflicting explanations, with some researchers believing young people...
Stimulants drugs increase the activity of the central nervous system producing feelings of euphoria, increased confidence, sociability, energy, and wakefulness.
In a recent paper, published as part of the Lancet series on drug use...
Following the concerning findings that one in three adults in Great Britain have been negatively affected by the substance use of someone we know, Adfam has launched their 2020 manifesto.
Adfam's five asks are:
V letech 2018–2019 CCSA spolupracovala s partnery z celé Kanady i na mezinárodní úrovni, aby shromáždila a sdílela nejnovější osvědčené postupy a rady týkající se užívání návykových látek, aby podpořila opatření tam, kde je to pro Kanaďany...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has put together a list of research and training opportunities for available for the U.S. and International scientists.
Find out more about the different opportunities below.
The drug use landscape is dynamic and changing. Changes in public attitudes and laws towards drug use have occurred in an increasing number of countries.
Global drug production and consumption are increasing as are...
Executive Summary
Alcohol use disorders are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and of immense importance to all mental health professionals. This new Series puts heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder in clinical and...
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is one of the most researched treatment options for Alcohol Use Disorder. In order to make CBT as accessible and effective as possibles, researchers have been investigating different versions and ways to...
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Tobacco contains nicotine, which is highly addictive and can cause dependence. Although many people understand the negative health consequences of smoking for themselves and those around them, cutting down or stopping smoking can be highly...
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