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Experiences of and recommendations for LGBTQ+-affirming substance use services: an exploratory qualitative descriptive study with LGBTQ+ people who use opioids and other drugs

Scientific article

3 January 0024

Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other LGBTQ populations (LGBTQ+; e.g., asexual individuals) have higher rates of substance use (SU) and disorders (SUD) compared to heterosexual and cisgender populations. Such...

Selected Lifestyle Factors of Candidate Sperm Donors and Their Effect on Spermiogram Values in the Moravian Part of the Czech Republic. Study Protocol

Scientific article

8 November 2023

INTRODUCTION: Male infertility affects nearly 14% of men in Europe, and approximately 44% of them are unaware of the cause of their infertility. Thanks to the plentitude of research, we can now clearly define the risk factors that...

Narcissistic Phenomena in Patients with Substance Use Disorder: Narrative Review

Scientific article

23 November 2023

INTRODUCTION: The interplay between pathological narcissism and substance use disorder (SUD) complicates diagnosis and treatment planning. A lack of clarity and consensus surrounding the different forms of narcissism has made it difficult...

Perception of Sport, Sports Betting, and Gambling from the Point of View of University Students – The Case of the Czech Republic

Scientific article

18 September 2023

BACKGROUND: University students are one of the population groups that may be affected by the issue of sports betting and gambling. AIM: The main aim of this paper was to discover the overall perception of university students in the Czech...

Contribution of Gaming to Overall Leisure Screen Time in Primary School Children

Scientific article

18 October 2023

INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to (i) analyse the prevalence of gaming in young elementary school-aged children; (ii) assess the effect of gaming frequency on excessive screen use; and (iii) identify sociodemographic variables associated...

The public mental health revolution must privilege lived experience voices and create alliances with affected communities

Scientific article

12 January 2024

In a new editorial in World Psychiatry, Prof. Helen L. Fisher discusses how public health must recognise the influence of social circumstances and experiences and calls for lived experience to be at the centre of this revolution. Fisher...

The public mental health revolution must privilege lived experience voices and create alliances with affected communities

Peer Recovery Support Series: A Matter of Life and Death — Why the Discourse Around Twelve Step Recovery and Women Needs to Change

18 January 2024

Virtual

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Stigmatizing imagery for substance use disorders: a qualitative exploration

Scientific article

4 July 2023

This study used qualitative methods to identify stigmatizing and non-stigmatizing imagery for SUD and explore the reactions of people with lived experience with SUD to SUD-related imagery. We conducted focus groups and brief semi-structured qualitative interviews with 14 individuals in recovery from a range of SUD.

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2022 NSDUH Annual National Report

Report

13 November 2023

Description: Read key findings from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). This report highlights 2022 statistics on substance use, mental health, and treatment in the United States. These national indicators are measured...

Cultural Humility & Motivational Interviewing – Combined to Engage & Retain LGBTQIA People in Care

20 January 2024

Online

LGBTQIA people are much more than their sexual orientation and gender identity. This interactive webinar combines the perspectives and practices of both Cultural Humility and Motivational Interviewing, inviting participants to consider how these approaches, used in tandem, can enhance engagement and retention of LGBTQIA people.

Time: 1PM - 3PM Eastern Time

Trainer: Paul Warren, LMSW