All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

Democratising Evidence with David Patton Pt. 3: Participatory Research in Practice

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ISSUP Podcast
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Theories and Science

In episode three , Professor Goodman Sibeko and Dr David Patton move from theory to practice, exploring how lived experience can be meaningfully embedded throughout the research process. Drawing on examples from participatory projects...

Clinical and demographic characteristics of adolescents, emerging adults, and young adults presenting to an emergency department following a suicide attempt

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Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Women

Abstract

Introduction

Suicide is a significant public health concern and the second leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults. This study sought to better understand differences in demographic and clinical characteristics of...

Explore the UNODC World Drug Report 2026: Drug Market Patterns and Trends

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Website
Themes
Quality Assurance
Monitoring and Evaluation
Public Health
Global Health Perspectives
Statistics
Data
Service Provision & Engagement 
Epidemiology, Aetiology and Statistics
Supply & Market Disruption
Partner Organisation

The UNODC World Drug Report 2026 introduces a new interactive platform that allows users to explore the latest global, regional, and subregional trends in drug demand and supply through dynamic data visualisations, maps, graphs, and...

MEN’S WELLNESS FOR ADDICTION PREVENTION

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Opinion piece, commentary
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Men

As Men’s Mental Health Month comes to a close, it’s important to remember that good mental health is not just about feeling well. Healthy minds are powerful shields against addiction. Drugs affect the brain and thus they become a burden to...

Manual de la Pastoral Latinoamericana de Acompañamiento y Prevención de las Adicciones

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Format
Guide
Themes
Faith-Based Strategies 
Recovery Support 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Faith-Based
Recuperación
Faith-Based
Peer and Community Support
Recovery-Oriented Services

Nos complace compartir el lanzamiento del Manual de Pastoral de Adicciones, una iniciativa desarrollada por la Pastoral Latinoamericana de las Adicciones (PLAPA) y el CELAM.

Este manual ofrece una guía pastoral para la prevención, el...

Measuring gang membership in England and Wales: A latent class analysis with Eurogang survey questions

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Format
Scientific article
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Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Public Health
Theories and Science
Data
Criminal Justice 
Epidemiology, Aetiology and Statistics
Law Enforcement
Police 
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Justice and Diversion

This study examines how gang membership is measured among young people using the Eurogang Network’s survey approach. Drawing on nationally representative data from England and Wales, the researchers used statistical analysis to identify...

Suboxone, Kratom, and 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH): A Guide to Withdrawal Risks, Buprenorphine Treatment, and Clinical Considerations

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Format
Guide
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Family
Regulatory Control of Substances

Kratom, 7-OH, and Suboxone: Withdrawal, Blocking Effects, and Treatment Options

Quick answer: Yes, Suboxone can block the effects of kratom because buprenorphine binds strongly to the brain’s opioid receptors. However, taking Suboxone too...

What Is Xylazine

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News
Themes
Treatment
Pharmacological Interventions
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

What Is Xylazine ("Tranq")? Effects, Wounds, Withdrawal, and Getting Help

Written by Benjamin Zohar, NCACIP

Published: 21 June 2026  |  Last Updated: 21 June 2026  |  6 min read

Reviewed by Brandon McNally, RN

Xylazine—known on the...

Protecting Youth from Mexican Drug Cartel Recruitment: The Prospects of Educational Interventions

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Prevention
Community-Based
School-Based
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Mental Health
Law
Criminal Justice 
Law Enforcement
Police 

This investigation considers the impact of Mexico’s War on Drugs since 2006 and the influence of widespread cartel networks on the youth population. As both victims and perpetrators of drug-related crime, the young individuals of Mexico are...