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Childhood Emotional Maltreatment and Mental Disorders

Scientific article

1 August 2016

Abstract Child maltreatment is a public health concern with well-established sequelae. However, compared to research on physical and sexual abuse, far less is known about the long-term impact of emotional maltreatment on mental health. The...

Adapting, Pilot Testing and Evaluating the Kick.it App to Support Smoking Cessation for Smokers with Severe Mental Illness

Scientific article

3 February 2018

Abstract Background: While the prevalence of tobacco smoking in the general population has declined, it remains exceptionally high for smokers with severe mental illness (SMI), despite significant public health measures. This project aims...

Neurobiology of Addictions / Neurobiología de las adicciones

Scientific article

ABSTRACT The proportion of drug abuse users that develop dependence does not represent the totality of users. Therefore, there is a substantial proportion of users that do not develop a substance use disorder (SUD). For example, in Mexico...

Gender Differences in Substance Use and Psychiatric Distress among Medical Students

Scientific article

12 July 2017

ABSTRACT Background: Medical student wellness has emerged as an important issue in medical education. The purpose of the present study was to obtain a comprehensive assessment of substance use, psychological distress, and help-seeking among...

Most-Read Knowledge Share Articles of 2017

News

Here is a selection of the most-read Knowledge Share articles of 2017. These are the articles that captivated our members most.

Substance Abuse Librarians and Information Specialists (SALIS) Conference

1 May 2018

Berkeley

United States

In honor of SALIS's 40th birthday, the 2018 SALIS & AMHL Conference is being held in Berkeley, California. The conference will feature informative presentations, educational posters, and committee meetings

Webinar: Gambling Co-Morbidity with Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders

12 September 2018

Webinar

This webinar will examine the frequent co-occurrence of gambling disorders and other substance use and mental health disorders. It will look at the correlation between gambling and other disorders from the perspective of individuals presenting for

Overlapping Issues: Domestic & Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Trauma & Substance Use

10 October 2018

Webinar

Many persons with substance use disorders have multiple vulnerabilities. Professionals must know the correlations, implications, and ramifications of these intersections. Clients have often experienced traumas, including domestic violence or sexual assault. Survivors of these crimes also experience

Reviewing Inclusion Health: An Intervention Programme for At-Risk Populations

Scientific article

17 December 2017

Inclusion Health is a framework for action that helps find ways of improving the health and well-being for socially excluded groups. These populations, who have in common adverse life experiences and risk factors, such as poverty and...

Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Use in High-Risk Populations

Scientific article

2 December 2017

There tends to be an increase in prevalence of substance use issues within populations living in urban areas and where poverty levels are high. Certain risk factors, more common in deprived areas, are particularly associated with substance...