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Society for the Study of Addiction Qualitative Methods Series
In a new series to promote interest in, and understanding of, qualitative addiction research, SSA will upload one video every week from the recent qualitative methods conference.
This series will provide a useful resource for...
Treatnet Family - Training Packages
The Treatnet Family training package was developed as part of the UNODC Treatnet training strategy to support Member States in their efforts to provide evidence-based drug use disorder treatment and care.
Treatnet Family contributes...
Discussing Alcohol Use with the GP
A General Practitioner (GP) is often the first point of contact for people struggling with alcohol related issues. These doctors must be trained to detect problematic drinking as well as have the confidence and skills to have open...
Psychotic Disorder and Cannabis Use
Description
This report examines hospitalisation trends related to cannabis use and mental and behavioural disorders in Canada between 2006 and 2015.
During this period, the rate of hospitalizations related to cannabis use and mental...
National Drug Strategy Household Survey 2019
Summary
Tobacco, alcohol and illicit drug use can place a heavy burden on individuals, families and society. The health,
social and economic effects are diverse and substantial, and include disease and injury, mental health
conditions...
Research Project Grant
Funding Opportunity Title
Interventions to Prevent Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Use Among Adolescents
Funding Opportunity Description
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to support
- research to...
World Drug Report 2020
Presented in six separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2020 provides a wealth of information and analysis to support the international community in implementing operational recommendations on a number of commitments made by Member States...
What do we know about adolescent cannabis use? Prevalence, harms and interventions
This webinar is for teachers, parents and others who are seeking information about adolescent cannabis use and reducing cannabis-related harm. Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among young people worldwide.
In Australia...
Mental Health and Smoking Cessation
Smoking rates among people with a mental health condition are significantly higher than in the general population.
Research has also found that individuals with mental health issues who smoke are more likely to smoke heavily and extract...
Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults
This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent vaping. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and...
The Relationship Between Alcohol-related Hospital Admission and Specialist Alcohol Treatment Provision in England
In March 2012 the Health and Social Care Act (HSCA) was approved, resulting in the commissioning responsibility of specialist drug and alcohol service transferring from the National Health Service (NHS) to local authorities in England.
T...
Overview of University-based Academic Programmes in Addiction Studies in Africa
Abstract
Aim: The aim was to map and describe the university-based addiction studies programs in Africa, as part of continuing international research.
Methods: The study was conducted in 2016–2017. The first phase was based on Google...
COVID-19: Online and Remote Resources for Addiction Support
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has put together information on the potential implications of this pandemic on those who struggle with substance use disorder.
The social distancing that is required during this COVID-19 outbreak has...
The Rapidly Changing Composition of the World's Drug Supply and Its Effects on High-Risk for COVID-19
The Rapidly Changing Composition of the World's Drug Supply and Its Effects on High-Risk for COVID-19
Telepsychiatry: The CCBHC Staffing Solution Recording and Slides
Now that clinics across the country are eligible to apply for CCBHC Expansion grants, this creates an exciting opportunity for organizations to increase access to care. Leaders are looking for ways to ensure that their organizations are...
Tobacco Use After a Cancer Diagnosis Podcast
Tobacco use worsens the prognosis of cancer patients and can also reduce the efficacy of cancer therapy. Despite these concerns, tobacco use is often not adequately recorded in patient records or measured in cancer treatment trials or...
Echo Online Training for Child Intervention for Living Drug-Free (CHILD) Curriculum
The Drug Advisory Programme (DAP) of the Colombo Plan in collaboration with the National Narcotics Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BNN) has successfully conducted the first online echo training for the CHILD curriculum on Course 1...
Webinar: ISSUP South Africa – Cannabis and the Youth in South Africa
Webinar: ISSUP South Africa - COVID-19 ~ What can be done through us
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