The relationship between mental health disorders and substance use and integrated approaches.
Mental Health
Mental Health Policy in the Management of NAPZA Substance Use Disorders
The issue of drug (NAPZA) abuse at the global, regional, and national levels remains a serious public health issue, with widespread impacts on social, economic, and security domains. Based on the 2023 National Survey on Drug Abuse conducted by BNN, BRIN, and BPS, the prevalence rate of drug abuse in Indonesia among individuals aged 15–64 years was1.73%, equivalent to approximately 3.33 million people.
How Childhood Trauma Rewires the Brain: New Insights and Hope for Healing
Childhood trauma leaves an indelible mark not just on a person’s memories, but on the very structure and function of their brain. A groundbreaking study from the University of Essex, led by Dr. Megan Klabunde, has shed new light on how...
A Call for Trauma-Informed Justice Reform in Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle of Substance Use, Mental Illness, and Incarceration
By Seye Omiyefa Across Nigeria and many parts of the world, thousands of individuals, particularly youth and economically marginalized people, are trapped in a revolving door of arrest, incarceration, and reentry. Much of this cycle is...
AFRI-ASIA Drug Prevention and Treatment Summit
Join Us for the Afri-Asia Drug Prevention Summit 2025!
ISSUP Kenya, in partnership with regional and international stakeholders, is pleased to announce the upcoming Afri-Asia Drug Prevention Summit 2025.
Building Competencies in Substance Use and Mental Health: Preparing Nursing Students for Real-World Practice
Learn about practical framewords for enhancing first-degree medical and nursing education in mental, neurological, and substance use care. Prepare health professionals for the integration of competencies in their curricula.
Time: July 11, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST
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Effectiveness of mindfulness-based relapse prevention in individuals with substance use disorders:
Abstract Objectives: This systematic review aimed to understand the current state of the art about the effectiveness of mindfulness-based relapse prevention (MBRP) on individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), taking into account not...
Mindfulness treatment for substance misuse: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Highlights •First meta-analysis of mindfulness treatment for substance misuse. •Mindfulness treatment is a positive intervention for substance use disorders. •Mindfulness treatment had a significant small effect on reducing substance misuse...
Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for substance use disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Abstract Objectives: Substance use disorder (SUD) is a prevalent health issue with serious personal and societal consequences. This review aims to estimate the effects and safety of Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) for SUDs...