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Drinking in Later Life: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies Exploring Older People’s Perceptions and Experiences

Scientific article

12 April 2018

Abstract Background Alcohol presents risks to the health of older adults at levels that may have been ‘safer’ earlier in life. Moderate drinking is associated with some health benefits, and can play a positive role in older people’s social...

Chemsex: More than just Sex & Drugs

Guide

24 January 2019

Supporting a friend, partner, or family member affected by problematic alcohol or drug use can be difficult. Adfam has released a new resource to inform and providing advice on how to look after your wellbeing and as well as that of your...

Sustainable Financing Options for Mental Health Care in South Africa: Findings from a Situation Analysis and Key Informant Interviews

Scientific article

21 January 2019

Abstract Background With the implicit neglect for the integration of mental health services into general health service development in South Africa, there is an urgent need for an understanding of the ways in which existing reforms may be...

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

The UN SDG Action Awards

News

The United Nations Development Programme is accepting nominations for the Sustainable Development Goal Action Awards.

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...

Podcast: Effectiveness of Brief Alcohol Interventions in Primary Care Populations

Website

15 February 2018

The Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol Group specialises in reviews that assess, among other things, ways to reduce hazardous or harmful drinking of alcohol. One of these reviews looks at the evidence on practitioner-delivered brief interventions...

Barriers in Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Scientific article

1 August 2019

The US is experiencing a public health crisis. In the US in 2016 alone, there were over 63,000 drug poisoning deaths. Despite these concerning figures, it is estimated that fewer than 20% (3.8 million) receive treatment and for those who do...

Atlas of Mental Health of the Americas 2017 / Atlas de salud mental de las Américas 2017

Book

1 November 2018

The data in this report show that there has been a gradual development of mental health policies, laws, programs, and services in the Region of the Americas. However, major efforts, commitments, and resources are still needed to meet the regional objectives.

Drugs and Mental Health - Scottish Mental Health First Aid

6 February 2019

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

Crew are offering a three-day training opportunity which includes 12 hours of the NHS Scottish Mental Health First Aid Course (SMHFA) followed by a full day of drug awareness and mental health training to consolidate the learning from t