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Changes in Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Following Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Subsequent Commercialization in Ontario, Canada
Abstract
Importance Prior research suggests that the legalization of recreational cannabis is associated with increases in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), but it is unclear how cannabis commercialization (ie, greater retail store...
Training of trainers (TOT) on mental health for prison staffs
Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) and Bangladesh Prison Directorate jointly organized a four-day long ToT on mental health for prison officials from 22-25 August 2022, in the meeting room of Dhaka Central Jail. A total of 21 participants...
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Fourteenth Session)
Road traffic injury risk from alcohol and cannabis use among emergency department patients in Argentina
ABSTRACT
Objective. To report the risk from alcohol, cannabis, and their combined use for non-fatal road traffic injuries for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
Methods. Risk was estimated using the case-crossover method...
Family Drug and Alcohol Courts in Northern Ireland (FDAC)
‘I Was Present but I Was Absent’: Perceptions and Experiences of the Non-Medical Use of Prescription or over the Counter Medication among Employed South African Women
Abstract: Background: The need for workplace substance use prevention programmes globally and in South Africa is driven by the growing problem of substance use and the associated burden on the health and welfare of employees, their families...
Adolescents with substance use problems in outpatient treatment: a one-year prospective follow-up study focusing on mental health and gender differences
Background
Although several studies have found a high incidence of coexisting mental health problems among adolescents with substance use problems, follow-up studies addressing how these conditions change over time are rare. The study...
Listen First - Supporting children and youth to grow healthy, happy, and safe!
Bridging the gap between professionals working with problematic substance use and intimate partner violence: The MARISSA Project - Gudrun Sif Fridriksdottir, Day 4, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022
Presentation:
- Bridging the gap between professionals working with problematic substance use and intimate partner...
Characterization of family violence of substance user patients (presented at CIJ in 2020) - Dr Carmen Fernández Cáceres , Day 4, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022
Presentation:
- Characterization of family violence of substance user patients (presented at CIJ in 2020) - Dr...
Innovative approach for smartphone applications to share trustworthy information on parenting and family skills – the scaling of Children Immunization App (CIMA) in Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa - Dr. Ziad El-Khatib, Day 4, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022
Presentation:
Innovative approach for smartphone applications to share trustworthy information on parenting and...
Connections are Key: Unlocking the heart of relationship based practice - Rowan Anderson, Day 4, 11:00-12:30
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May,2022
Presentation:
- Connections are Key: Unlocking the heart of relationship based practice - Rowan Anderson
Abstract:
...NRC Studies on Stigma and Family, Day 1, Track 2, 15:30-17:00
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 12th May,2022
Presentations:
- An Exploratory Study on Individual stigma to Substance Use in a Clinical Population - Dr. Hisham...
A qualitative study exploring how young people perceive and experience substance use services in British Columbia, Canada
Background
Substance use among youth (ages 12–24) is troublesome given the increasing risk of harms associated. Even more so, substance use services are largely under utilised among youth, most only accessing support when in crisis. Few...
UGANDA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LINK (UYDEL) Commemoration of the international women’s day
International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to...
Structural violence and the need for compassionate use of methadone in Mexico
Abstract
Background
Epidemiological data from Mexico have documented an increase in heroin use in the last decade. However, there is no comprehensive care strategy for heroin users, especially those who have been accused of a crime...
Treatment outcome and readmission risk among women in women-only versus mixed-gender drug treatment programs in Chile
Abstract
Introduction
Traditional treatment programs for substance use disorder (SUD) tend to be male-dominated environments, which can negatively affect women's access to treatment and related outcomes. Women's specific treatment...
Alternative Care in Emergencies Toolkit
The Alternative Care in Emergencies (ACE) Toolkit is designed to facilitate interagency planning and implementation of alternative care and related services for children separated from or unable to live with their families during and after...
Differences in addiction and recovery gains according to gender – gender barriers and specific differences in overall strengths growth
Background
The necessity of a gendered understanding of recovery is becoming increasingly evident. There have been reports of gender disparities in the character and amount of substance use, the paths to and through substance use...
Enhancing treatment recovery services for women
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