All Resources for 'Community-Based Recovery and Treatment'

Drug-related Deaths in Scotland in 2020

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News
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Men
Women
Public Health
Policy

In 2020,1339 drug-related deaths were registered in Scotland.

This is a 5% increase compared to figures from 2019.

Other key findings show:

  • The number of drug-related deaths has increased substantially over the last 20 years – there...

Prevention Science Journal, Volume 22, issue 6, August 2021

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
School-Based
Treatment
Behavioural Therapy Interventions
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Partner Organisation
Special Issue: Optimizing the Implementation and Effectiveness of Preventive Interventions through Motivational Interviewing

Risk and protective factors for mental health problems in patients with substance use disorder

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Format
Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Family
Mental Health

Abstract


The present study aimed to assess the predictive association of self-esteem and perceived social support (family, friends & significant others) with mental wellbeing in patients with substance use disorder (SUD). Sample of the...

ISSUP UK Launch Event

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Family
We are pleased to announce that the ISSUP UK Chapter launch took place Thursday, 23rd. September at 2pm (GMT). The launch will be followed by a webinar on the topic of ‘Substance Use and Families’.

Does Cancer Risk Increase With Alcohol Consumption?

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News
Themes
Populations
Men
Women

A study published on July 13 by the scientific journal The Lancet Oncology attributed more than 4% of all new cancer cases in 2020 to alcohol consumption.

 

Cancer – what is it?

Cancer is a term that encompasses more than 100 different...

Gender disparities in opioid treatment progress in methadone versus counselling

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Women
Quality Assurance
Public Health

The high dropout rate (75%) in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment among women and racial/ethnic minorities in the United States necessitates a better knowledge of the factors that contribute to treatment success. While therapy and...

Short-Term Secondary Effects of a School-Based Drug Prevention Program: Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial of the Brazilian Version of DARE’s Keepin’ it REAL

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
School-Based
Populations
Family

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the drug and violence resistance educational program (PROERD) on short-term secondary outcomes, such as intentions to use drugs, attitudes toward drugs, school experience, and life...

Substance Use Treatment and Stigma in Afghanistan: Challenges and Solutions

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Family
ISSUP Afghanistan are pleased to present their next Webinar which will include an introduction and basic information on the concept of stigma related to substance use treatment and recovery.