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A randomized controlled trial of an intervention to reduce stigma toward people with opioid use disorder among primary care clinicians
Abstract
Background
Many primary care clinicians (PCCs) hold stigma toward people with opioid use disorder (OUD), which may be a barrier to care. Few interventions exist to address PCC stigma toward people with OUD. This study examined...
Nationally representative surveys on cannabis use lack product details relevant to public health
Abstract
Objectives
Many annual, nationally representative US surveys that assess cannabis use do not collect information on product characteristics despite varying health risks and benefits. Capitalizing on a rich dataset of primarily...
Live Session on "OPIOD DEPENDENCE AND ITS MANAGEMENT" on Tuesday, February 17, 2023, Time: 06:00 pm Pakistan
ISSUP Pakistan Chapter is going to conduct Live Session "OPIOD DEPENDENCE AND ITS MANAGEMENT" from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's Facebook Pages, Facebook Group, YouTube Channels, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook...
Can glutathione be a biomarker for suicide risk in women 18 months postpartum?
Background: Suicide risk is prominent among the problems affecting populations, mainly due to the broad family, psychosocial and economic impact. Most individuals at suicidal risk have some mental disorder. There is considerable evidence...
Live Session "ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGIST IN REHABILITATION CENTER" on 28th February, 2023 by ISSUP Pakistan Chapter
ISSUP Pakistan Chapter conducted a Live Session on "ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGIST IN REHABILITATION CENTER" on Saturday, 28th January 2023 Time: 6-7 Pm Pakistan Time, from ISSUP Pakistan Chapter's & Youth Forum Pakistan's Facebook Pages, YouTube...
Why do guidelines on what is low-risk drinking vary between countries so much?
The evidence of the harms done by alcohol consumption continues to build. However, despite the clear data, safe drinking guidelines vary between countries.
This article, published in the Guardian, explores the different factors that are...
SSA Podcast- Relapse: what is it and what does it mean to people who experience it?
In the latest episode of the Addictions Edited podcast, Rob Calder talks to Dr Maike Klein from the University of Bath about her qualitative research into relapse.
They discuss how relapse can be perceived as part of recovery or...
The Prevalence of Symptomatology and Risk Factors in Mental Health in Mexico: The 2016–17 ENCODAT Cohort
Abstract
There is little recent information about the prevalence of symptomatology of mental health disorders in representative population samples in Mexico. To determine the prevalence of mental health symptoms in Mexico and its...
What Are The Five Stages Of Change?- A Blog Dedicated to Educate the Families of people with Addiction
The blog is a rich source of learning.
You may read the information at your pace.
Share with the clients and their families to equip themselves with the simple strategies to take steps towards more recovery and less relapse.
Here- https...
Drug Policy in the UK: A Matter of Crime or Health
The Microbiome-Gut-Brain axis regulates social cognition & craving in young binge drinkers
Summary
Background
Binge drinking is the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time. This pattern of consumption is highly prevalent during the crucial developmental period of adolescence. Recently, the...
Ochrana lidí před užíváním tabáku pro generace bez tabáku: Iniciativa bez tabáku v Pákistánu
Nové psychoaktivní látky – Designer Benzodiazepines
Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) as a new storm for Mental Health and Addiction Professionals: Insight from Developing Countries
Factors related to substance use treatment attendance after peer recovery coach intervention in the emergency department
Abstract
Introduction
Brief intervention with peer recovery coach support has been used to generate referrals to substance use disorder treatment from the emergency department (ED). This retrospective study evaluated factors associated...
Substance Use Outcomes For Sexual and Gender Minority Adults With a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences: A Scoping Review
Abstract
Purpose
The impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on behavioral, mental, and physical health have been extensively investigated. As such, it is paramount to synthesize their quantified effects, especially within...
"Storytelling is among the oldest forms of communication. Storytelling is the commonality of all human beings, in all places, in all times.” – Rives Collins
Inmates participated in a story telling session conducted by the Drug De-Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre for Children in Need of Care and Protection as part of their curriculum/nonformal education.
Marijuana and Pregnancy Educational Resources
Learn about the potential effects marijuana use during pregnancy has on the developing fetus and throughout the child's life course with various resources from Drug Free America Foundation's Marijuana and Pregnancy Educational Campaign...
Community mental health funding, stakeholder engagement and outcomes: a realist synthesis
Abstract
Mental health services continues to be a high priority for healthcare and social service systems. Funding structures within community mental health settings have shown to impact service providers’ behaviour and practices...