All Resources for 'Community-Based Recovery and Treatment'

Treatment outcome and readmission risk among women in women-only versus mixed-gender drug treatment programs in Chile

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Women

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 needs...

Working with older persons in forced displacement

Format
Book
Themes
Populations
Family
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Refugees
Mental Health
Emergency Resources

This document provides guidance for UNHCR staff and partners on protecting the rights of older persons in situations of forced displacement or statelessness.

When responding to the phases of forced displacement (flight, displacement...

Handbook for Emergencies

Format
Book
Themes
Populations
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Men
Refugees
Women
Emergency Resources

The third edition of UNHCR’s Emergency Handbook is a reference tool which serves to reinforce a common understanding among the many key actors in emergency situations. This edition includes a number of important revisions of the handbook...

Emergency Resource List

Format
Reading List
Themes
Populations
Family
Men
Women
Public Health
Mental Health
Emergency Resources
A selection of resources designed to support people who are in the midst of an emergency.

Differences in addiction and recovery gains according to gender – gender barriers and specific differences in overall strengths growth

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Recovery Support
Addiction
Populations
Family
Men
Women
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

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 disorder...

ISSUP The Gambia Launch

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Family
Public Health
Law Enforcement
ISSUP The Gambia would are pleased to present their launch event followed by a webinar on Community Resilience in Substance Use.

Effect of Medical Marijuana Card Ownership on Pain, Insomnia, and Affective Disorder Symptoms in Adults A Randomized Clinical Trial

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Women
Abstract

Importance  Despite the legalization and widespread use of cannabis products for a variety of medical concerns in the US, there is not yet a strong clinical literature to support such use. The risks and benefits of obtaining a...

Association Between Workplace Absenteeism and Alcohol Use Disorder From the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2015-2019

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women
Abstract

Importance  Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is common and associated with increased morbidity. The degree to which AUD currently factors into workplace absenteeism needs further characterization in the US.

Objective  To examine the...