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Exploring treatment barriers on the use of crystal methamphetamine among young people in Zimbabwe
Substance misuse among young people is one of the most public concerns in global health. This study set out to explore treatment barriers among young people in Zimbabwe.
Data was collected through interviews with 30 participants
The...
2022-2023 Medical Council on Alcohol (MCA) Legacy Essay Competition
It has been widely reported that youth alcohol consumption has decreased over recent years. What is the evidence to support this view? What are the implications for alcohol related health harm, promotion of safe drinking and health policy?
...Τάσεις στην υπερβολική δόση και άλλους θανάτους που προκαλούνται από ναρκωτικά στην Αυστραλία
Η παρούσα έκθεση παρουσιάζει τα πιο πρόσφατα και εμπεριστατωμένα δεδομένα σχετικά με την υπερβολική δόση και τους θανάτους που προκαλούνται από τα ναρκωτικά στην Αυστραλία, καλύπτοντας την περίοδο 2002 έως 2021. Πρόκειται για το πιο...
Early exposure to cannabis and long-lasting consequences in the brain
Free Telementoring Mentoring Program Aims to Bring Research-Based Practices and Skills Related to Health Care Professionals Working with People who Use Alcohol
The Alcohol Use and Mental Health Project ECHO is a no-cost virtual program for health care professionals who are looking for up-to-date and research-based information on working with people who use alcohol.
The program, which is only...
Τσιγάρο / νικοτίνη χρήση - μια πύλη για άλλη χρήση ναρκωτικών;
Ο αντίκτυπος του παιδικού τραύματος και των ψυχικών διαταραχών μεταξύ των ατόμων με εξάρτηση από οπιοειδή
Ο Tom Santo Jr παρουσιάστηκε στο NDARC Webinar Series την Πέμπτη 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2023.
Πώς το παιδικό τραύμα και οι ψυχικές διαταραχές επηρεάζουν την υγεία, τη θεραπεία και τα κοινωνικά αποτελέσματα μεταξύ των ατόμων με εξάρτηση από...
Better Than Well- Recovery Programme to Support Students in England
The consequences of addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol, or engaging in certain behaviours like gambling, gaming, or sex, can be severe. Addiction is often a response to underlying trauma and social stressors, and continued use...
Analysis of the Media Image and Presentation of Direct and Hidden Advertising of Alcohol in Selected Czech Mass Communication Media. Study Protocol
INTRODUCTION: The study protocol is focused on qualitative and quantitative analysis and reflection of the media image and presentation of direct and hidden alcohol advertising in the Czech mass media, with an emphasis on social network...
Psychoactive Prescription Drug Abuse: Selected Psychological Symptoms and Quality of Life in Addiction Treatment. Study Protocol
BACKGROUND: The abuse of psychoactive prescription drugs has become increasingly common in the Czech Republic. These drugs include sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics (benzodiazepines and Z-hypnotics), and opioids. Patients with an addiction...
Bion’s Basic Assumption Groups in the Regimen Treatment of Addictions: Clinical Implications
This article provides reflection on the potential application of Bion’s model of basic assumption groups in patients undergoing midterm inpatient addiction treatment. The clinical implications are discussed in terms of the usability of Bion...
The Amount of Excise Tax and its Effect on the Consumption of Alcohol and Cigarettes in European Countries
BACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption are widespread practices that are legal and socially accepted in many societies. One of the common tools to reduce the consumption of these legal drugs is increasing prices. The prices for...
Cannabis Use, Cannabis Use Disorder, and Comorbid Psychiatric Illness
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As attitudes toward cannabis, its legal status, and patterns of use continue to evolve, the landscape surrounding this substance is in a constant state of flux. Against this backdrop, this review aims to provide an up-to-date...
Panda - The perfect digital companion on the road to recovery
Η γλώσσα του στίγματος και της διαταραχής χρήσης ουσιών
Lower buprenorphine elimination rate constant is associated with lower opioid use
Abstract
Background Opioid craving is suggested to correlate with the rate of reduction in buprenorphine (BUP) plasma levels. No studies explored Buprenorphine elimination rate constant (BUP EL.R) as a predictor of opioid use or...
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is associated with increased abstinence in substance use disorders and comorbid depression
BACKGROUND: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are associated with high rates of comorbid depression. Finding effective treatments for many of the substances of abuse is still an area of developing research. Repetitive transcranial magnetic...
SSA Podcast- Relapse: what is it and what does it mean to people who experience it?
In the latest episode of the Addictions Edited podcast, Rob Calder talks to Dr Maike Klein from the University of Bath about her qualitative research into relapse.
They discuss how relapse can be perceived as part of recovery or...
New Psychoactive Substances – Designer Benzodiazepines
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) as a new storm for Mental Health and Addiction Professionals: Insight from Developing Countries
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