substance use

Epidemiology of Substance Use among Forced Migrants: A Global Systematic Review

Scientific article

13 July 2016

Abstract Introduction Forced migration is occurring at unprecedented levels. Forced migrants may be at risk for substance use for reasons including coping with traumatic experiences, co-morbid mental health disorders, acculturation...

Invited as an Expert on Radio Pakistan FM93 on 23 January, 2019 in Karachi, Pakistan

News

On 23 January, 2019 I was invited to speak as an expert on substance use prevention on Radio Pakistan Karachi and was asked to answer questions regarding: Different types of drugs What are the causes of drug abuse? Why are people using...

Bridging That Gap – Delivering Scotland’s Drug and Mental Health Strategies

14 March 2019

Glasgow

United Kingdom

Mental health issues can lead people to develop a substance use problem; living with a substance use problem can cause or exacerbate a mental health problem. Mental health can be a significant cause and complication to

Annual Report: Use of Narcotics in City of Lahore

News

The Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH) & Youth Council for Anti Narcotics (YOCFAN) have published the latest annual report on the use of narcotics in Lahore. The report gives an overview of the current situation in Lahore and outlines the...

CCSA's Issues of Substance 2019 Conference

25 November 2019

Ottawa

Canada

CCSA's Issues of Substance Conference will take place at the Westin Ottawa from November 25-27, 2019, as part of National Addictions Awareness Week.

The theme for CCSA's IOS 2019 Conference is Evidence and Perspectives, Compassion and Action.

Website: End of Life Care for People with Problematic Substance Use

Website

This website offers resources developed from a two-year research programme on end of life care for people with alcohol and other drug problems. The research programme was the first of its kind to explore current practice and service...

Cognitive and Mindfulness‐Based Therapy for Adolescents with Co‐Occurring Post‐Traumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorder

Scientific article

19 February 2018

Early life experiences of trauma are known to significantly increase the risk of substance use in adolescence and adulthood. It has been suggested that individuals may use alcohol or drugs as a means of temporarily relieving themselves from...

Addressing Complexity: Homelessness and Addiction

18 January 2019

London

United Kingdom

Due to the rise of homelessness and

Substance Use Disorders among Veterans

Scientific article

21 December 2018

It is recognised that veterans are more likely to experience a range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, major depression, substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many individuals use substances as a coping...

Webinar: Implementing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in Rural Clinics

9 January 2019

Webinar

Many healthcare providers report that addressing alcohol and other drug problems is one of the most challenging areas of their practice. It is important that substance use counsellors can partner with providers to implement cost-effective strategies.