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The Power of Collaboration Project: Substance Use Disorder treatment for women
The Power of Collaboration is a joint project between ISSUP and the GWN. This initiative delves into three critical areas in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment for women:
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MIND THE GAP: GLOBAL SURVEY EXAMINING ACCESS FOR SUBSTANCE...
Using digital technology to strengthen the capacity of substance use professionals
Authors
Dr. Yatan Pal Singh Balhara (⚑ India) 1
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Abstract
Digital health and e- health are big drivers of enhancing the services for persons with substance use and substance...
Day 3, 09:00 - 10:30, ICUDDR, State of Science Across the Spectrum of Substance Use
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024
Description:
The field of drug demand reduction is ever-evolving, particularly in the era of the increasing penetration of synthetic drugs into the global market, necessitating...
10 щорічна конференція Асоціації психіатрів України з міжнародною участю «Можливості у сфері психічного здоров’я в країні, що перебуває у стані війни»
10 щорічна конференція Асоціації психіатрів України з міжнародною участю «Можливості у сфері психічного здоров’я в країні, що перебуває у стані війни» відбулася у Києві 10-11 жовтня 2024 р. у гібридному форматі (офлайн і онлайн).
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Development of a Personalized Feedback Intervention Targeting Pain-Related Anxiety for Adults Reporting Hazardous Drinking and Chronic Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Individuals with chronic pain are more likely to engage in hazardous alcohol use compared to the general population. Despite this increased risk, they are an underserved group regarding targeted interventions. There is a pressing need to...
Seasonal Variations in Treatment Seeking for Alcohol Use Disorder in the Total Danish Population
A significant number of individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) do not seek treatment, and the factors influencing treatment-seeking behavior are not well understood. While it is known that alcohol consumption levels can fluctuate with...
Text Messages Conveying Parental Drinking Limits: A Potential Avenue for Preventing and Reducing Alcohol Use in College Students
Previous studies have shown that when students perceive their parents set strict limits on underage drinking, they tend to consume less alcohol. However, the best ways to communicate these limits effectively remain unclear. To explore this...
Youth Voices in SUD Management: Challenges and Opportunities
ISSUP Uganda, ISSUP Kazakhstan, and ISSUP Colombia present their webinar on Youth Voices in SUD Management.
Reflections on Mental Health Day 2024
I outline some thoughts in reflection of Mental Health Day 2024, and share some resources to help us think through what mental health means for us and our workplaces and some of the factors that may have an impact on our well-being.
Purging to Cleanse: A Qualitative Study of Ayahuasca Healing at a Drug Treatment Center in Peru
Objective: Ayahuasca, a plant-based substance from the Amazon, is gaining attention for its potential in treating addiction. However, there is little research on the role of purging (mainly vomiting), which is a key part of the healing...
Higher doses of buprenorphine may improve treatment outcomes for people with opioid use disorder
A study funded by the NIH found that adults with opioid use disorder (OUD) who take higher doses of buprenorphine, an opioid addiction treatment medication, have a lower risk of emergency department or inpatient visits related to behavioral...
Annual ISAM Global Congress 2025: Abstract Submission
Abstract submission now open until November 15, 2024
Useful information: How to submit an abstract in ConfTool
Submission Guidelines:
- Lead author must be attending ISAM 2025.
- Abstracts must be written in English.
- The study...
56th ASAM Annual Conference: Call for Abstracts & Proposals
Open September 4 - October 11, 2024
Goals & Objectives
ASAM members and non-members are invited to submit abstracts for poster presentations, focus sessions, and workshop sessions. ASAM encourages investigators, researchers...
IntNSA Annual Conference 2025: Call for Abstracts
Submission Deadline: Extended to October 31, 2024 at 11:59pm Central Time
The International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) invites you to submit an abstract for oral and/or poster session at the Annual Educational Conference!
T...
Submit Your Plenary Session Proposal for the 2025 NIDA International Forum
Submit Your Plenary Session Proposal for the 2025 NIDA International Forum in New Orleans, Louisiana
Deadline: October 31, 2024
Save the date! The 2025 NIDA International Forum will take place as an in-person meeting in New Orleans...
Strategies for Overcoming Stigma: Addressing Substance Use Disorder in the United Kingdom
ISSUP UK presents its webinar on Strategies for Overcoming Stigma: Addressing Substance Use Disorder in the United Kingdom.
ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (24th Session): Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 24th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches'.
Day 3, 14:00 - 15:30, ICUDDR, Global Approaches in Substance Use Prevention , Treatment and Recovery: Insights from Vietnam, East Africa and the Madives
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024.
Moderator: Dr. Rehana Kader (⚑ South Africa) - SA ICUDDR
Presentations:
Duc Nguyen - Evolution of Vietnam's Strategies in Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery: A Two...
Epidemic consumption in childhood: Psychoactive substances, Gambling and new technologies
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel "Healing Pathways: Exploring Treatment Approaches in Substance Use Disorder", on the 28th of June, 2024.
Authors
Dr. MARÍA VERONICA BRASESCO (⚑ Argentina) 1
1. Universidad del Museo Social...
Day 2, 16:00 - 15:30, ICUDDR, From Research to Practice: Insights from Global Initiatives
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 27th of June, 2024.
Moderator: Dr. Jallal Toufiq (⚑ Morocco) - ICUDDR
Presentations:
Diep Nguyen - The Implementation of Methadone Maintenance Treatment in Vietnam: A Scoping Review of...