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Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Strategies to Address Cocaine and Methamphetamine
Presented by Richard Rawson, PhD, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Science, UCLA School of Medicine and a Research Professor at the University of Vermont, this presentation provided an overview of the...
Character Strengths and Recovery from Addiction
ISSUP Kenya present their Webinar on Insights from Positive Psychology and Psychology of Religion as applied to treatment and recovery from addiction.
UNODC supported delegations from four Central Asian countries in a high-level study tour to the United Kingdom
The UNODC Regional Office for Central Asia (ROCA) together with the UNODC Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) organized a study tour for high-level representatives, including senior officials, policymakers and substance...
Buprenorphine versus methadone for the treatment of opioid dependence
Summary
Background
Opioid dependence is associated with substantial health and social burdens, and opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is highly effective in improving multiple outcomes for people who receive this treatment. Methadone and...
Implementation and workflow strategies for integrating digital therapeutics for alcohol use disorders into primary care: a qualitative study
Abstract
Background
Alcohol use disorders (AUD) are prevalent and often go untreated. Patients are commonly screened for AUD in primary care, but existing treatment programs are failing to meet demand. Digital therapeutics include...
Buprénorphine par rapport à la méthadone dans le traitement de la dépendance aux opioïdes : revue systématique et méta-analyse d’études randomisées et observationnelles
La dépendance aux opioïdes est associée à des fardeaux sanitaires et sociaux substantiels, et le traitement par agonistes opioïdes (TAO) est très efficace pour améliorer de multiples résultats pour les personnes qui reçoivent ce traitement...
Comparaison des traitements du trouble lié à la consommation de cocaïne chez les adultes
Points clés
Question Quels sont les traitements des troubles liés à la consommation de cocaïne qui sont associés à une réduction objective de la consommation de cocaïne chez les adultes ?
Dans cette méta-analyse de 157 essais...
Cocaine Reading List
Cocaine is an addictive stimulant drug that originates from the leaves of the coca plant, which is indigenous to South America. The drug's effects include heightened alertness, attention, and energy, as well as feelings of euphoria and...
Réagir à l’utilisation de stimulants — Évolution du traitement
Objectif: Mieux comprendre les développements actuels dans le traitement de la consommation de stimulants.
Contexte : Les drogues stimulantes sont la deuxième classe de drogues illicites la plus consommée dans le monde, après le...
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...
Trends in Overdose and Other Drug-Induced Deaths in Australia
This report presents the most recent and in-depth data on overdose and drug-induced deaths in Australia, covering the period 2002 to 2021. It is the most recent output in a series of annual publications on trends in drug overdose deaths...
Adolescent Substance Use and Risk Behaviours in the Mediterranean Region
Preface
The Council of Europe is the continent’s leading human rights organisation. It comprises 46 member states, 27 of which are members of the European Union. All Council of Europe member states have signed up to the European...
Report: Colloquium on “Responding to the nexus between adverse childhood experiences and drug use”
A colloquium on “Responding to the Nexus between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Drug Use” was held on April 15, 2023 in New Delhi, attended by 40+ participants. The colloquium was hosted and organised by the Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses (SPYM) with the support of International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) and Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF).
Early exposure to cannabis and long-lasting consequences in the brain
ISSUP Italy are pleased to present their Webinar on How early exposure to cannabis misshapes the brain and exerts long-lived effects.
Improving alcohol management in primary health care in Mexico
Abstract
Introduction
Alcohol screening, brief advice and referral to treatment (SBIRT) in primary health care is an effective strategy to decrease alcohol consumption at population level. However, there is relatively scarce evidence...
Pakistan Youth Organization organized side event to showcase common position on drugs during CND
Pakistan Youth Organization (PYO) in collaboration with VNGOC Asia Pacific region working group has organized a hybrid side event in MEO 79 to showcase a common position on drugs drafted by VNGOC Asia Pacific region working group in Vienna...
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...
AddictologyIssue 4/2022
UK Drug Strategy
The International Journal of Drug Policy has published a special collection of articles focusing on UK drug strategy.
The collection includes:
- Introduction to special section on UK drug strategy
- Words matter: A commentary on the new...
Roue de drogue ADF
La roue interactive des drogues ADF classe les drogues dans sept catégories générales : stimulants, dépresseurs, cannabinoïdes, psychédéliques, opioïdes, dissociatifs et empathogènes. Renseignez-vous sur les effets des médicaments et plus d...
Cannabis : Liste de lecture
De toutes les substances illicites, le cannabis se distingue comme la plus cultivée, la plus trafiquée et la plus mal utilisée. Il a des effets significatifs sur le corps et l’esprit humains, modifiant les perceptions sensorielles, l’humeur...
