Family

Introduction Athletes with extensive sports knowledge may falsely believe that gambling outcomes can be predicted with skill. This cognitive distortion, combined with methamphetamine use and familial gambling exposure, increases the risk of...

Introduction. Child in conflict with the law often present with complex psychosocial backgrounds, prominently featuring histories of childhood trauma. Emerging evidence suggests a strong correlation between early traumatic experiences and...

INTRODUCTION: Declining fertility and rising numbers of only children necessitate understanding their specific characteristics. The main objective of the present research study is to map the area of sibling constellations. It focuses on...

The purpose of this article is to outline an intervention strategy for substance use disorders using Harm Reduction as a framework. This paper provides guidelines for the reader on Harm Reduction, Principles of Harm Reduction, and how to...

Summary Drug addiction is a complex and multidimensional social problem. Drug-addicted families never fully recover from the anxiety and suffering their experience. In any country, drug abuse, illegal trafficking and associated criminal...

Cocaine-related harms on Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk) are increasingly polysubstance, with fentanyl present in most fatal cocaine overdoses in New York. Nationally, cocaine-involved mortality has nearly doubled since 2018. This fact sheet compiles verified NY/CDC sources and practical steps for families and providers: carry and train on naloxone, arrange benefits/transport to speed placement, screen for co-occurring mental health, and use evidence-based care (Contingency Management + CBT).

I was honoured to participate in the EHS International Mental Health Conference 2025 as a poster presenter. My presentation reflected the core principles of the Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model, emphasizing the...

ISSUP Colombia presents its webinar on Evaluation of Prevention Programs in Colombia: Evidence, Results, and Lessons for Youth Substance Use Prevention.

ISSUP Argentina presents its webinar on Guide for Police Response in Mental Health Crises Related to Drug Use.

Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUP A special three-part series celebrating 10 years of of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). In this second episode, host Associate...