Harmful Use of Technological Devices and Substance Consumption. Part I “Challenges during Childhood”
ISSUP Argentina is pleased to present its webinar on harmful use of technological devices and substance consumption.
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Club social: habilidades sociales para prevención de recaídas
Las actividades de recreación e interacción social pueden favorecerel mantenimiento de la abstinencia al competir con el consumo desustancias psicoactivas. Derivado del Programa de SatisfactoresCotidianos, el Club Social (CS) es una...
Contribute to the 2024 CND Mid-term Review
RESPOND TO THE ONLINE CONSULTATION
The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy...
International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD) - Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): July - December
Here you can find the latest release of the International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD). Revista Internacional de Investigación en Adicciones (RIIAD) is a forum of Centros de Integración Juvenil hopes, aimed to promote the...
ISSUP Kenya/USIU-Africa World Mental Health Day 2023 Webinar
ISSUP Kenya and the United States International University - Africa co-hosted a webinar to mark World Mental Health Day 2023. The theme is 'Substance Use Prevention: A Responsive Strategy to Enhance Mental Health in Kenya'.
Acceptability of using mobile Health (mHealth) as an intervention tool for people with drug use disorders in Tanga, Tanzania
Abstract
Evidence on the additional benefit in treatment and recovery process among PWDUD using digital health interventions is lacking. This study aimed to describe the acceptability of using a digital intervention to increase information...
Drug Free Work Week 2023!
Let's celebrate #DrugFreeWorkWeek2023!
This week, Drug Free America Foundation and the National Drug-Free Workplace Alliance are committed to fostering a safe and healthy workplace for all. Join us in promoting a drug-free environment for...
Changes in Cannabis-Attributable Hospitalizations Following Nonmedical Cannabis Legalization in Canada
Abstract
Importance The impact of adult-use cannabis legalization and subsequent commercialization (ie, increasing store and product access) on hospitalizations in Canada is unclear.
Objectives To examine changes in overall and subtypes...
Cannabidiol does not attenuate acute delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-induced attentional bias in healthy volunteers: A randomised, double-blind, cross-over study
Abstract
Aims
To test how attentional bias and explicit liking are influenced by delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and whether these effects are moderated by cannabidiol (CBD).
Design
Double-blind, randomised, within-subjects cross...
Online Dispensaries: Minors' Ease of Access to Marijuana
Online Dispensaries: Minors' Ease of Access to Marijuana
A recently published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics has shed light on the concerning ease with which minors can purchase marijuana through...
Who Helps The Helper? A Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals
ISSUP Kenya is pleased to present its webinar on Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals.
Gain insights from clinical practice, mentorship, and supervision programs that equip novice mental health professionals with practical skills.
Development of an addiction recovery patient-reported outcome measure: Response to Addiction Recovery (R2AR)
Background:
Recovery, a primary goal of addiction treatment, goes beyond abstinence. It encompasses various aspects that differ among individuals, making it challenging to measure. Traditional assessments in addiction care have focused on...
Cost of Substance Use on the Economic Productivity of Canadians – Findings at a Glance
In 2020, the Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (CSUCH) data reported that substance use resulted in a loss of $22.4 billion in productivity. This represents 45.6% of the overall cost and harms of substance use, which amounted to $49.1...
Wellness in Recovery: Reading List
The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.
Intervenciones prácticas para niñas, niños y adolescentes en riesgo
Esta sesión virtual está dirigida principalmente al personal que presta servicios clínicos y psicosociales a personas en Quito, Ecuador, con problemas por consumo de sustancias psicoactivas.
Ponente:
Dra. Ana Sierra
La Dra. Sierra...
Pathways 2 Prevention Podcast
Join Drug Free America Foundation in the Pathways 2 Prevention podcast as we engage stakeholders from across the drug demand reduction spectrum including government, academia, clergy, preventionists, treatment professionals, and persons in...
New Guidance on Alcohol
"Drink Less, Live More" is the message of a new advertising campaign launched by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) to promote Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health. Starting in early October, the digital campaign...
Recovery: The Many Paths to Wellness (Chapter 5 from Facing Addiction in America)
The Many Paths to Wellness: Explore Chapter 5 in "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health," which defines the concept of recovery from substance use disorders and reviews methods used by...
Health & Wellness in Recovery: Programs & Topics
The American Addictions Centers provide insights into how a healthy diet and exercise can enhance overall health and recovery. This resource offers an overview of the root of addiction and how to overcome it through healthy life habits...
