Addiction

Educational Needs in the Sphere of Addictology in Georgia

Scientific article

Aim The purpose of the report provided here is to assess drug education needs in Georgia and, specifically, to reveal the gaps on the different levels of the system of education (public schools, universities’ relevant Bachelor’s and Master...

Stimulant Use: Current Trends, Impact on the Brain and Body, and Implications for Treatment

Video and audio recordings

Polysubstance among stimulant users: Course, complications and the clinical pictures

Video and audio recordings

Substance Misuse in Older People: an Information Guide

Book

This guide, published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, provides an in depth account of treatment of substance misuse among older adults. Contents Part 1 Initial assessment of substance misuse in older people Psychosocial interventions...

Substance Use in Older Adults Resources

Website

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a growing issue in adults aged 65 and older in the United States. Older adults are more likely to take prescription medications and experience chronic health problems associated with aging, including chronic...

‘Dignity first’: improving the lives of homeless people who drink and take drugs

Website

Focusing on people with overlapping experiences of homelessness and substance use, this hot topic examines what social policies would look like if they prioritised saving lives and improving lives. It brings together evidence about needs...

Problematic Substance Use in Later Life

Video and audio recordings

This presentation covered the results of a systematic literature review that sought to assess the existing evidence for interventions with people experiencing problematic substance use in later life. Both Dr Hafford-Letchfield and Ms...