All Resources for 'Justice Systems'

Meeting Mr. Muhammad Ayub and Mr. Sana Ullah Rathore, Vist of MATH

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News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Women

Mr. Muhammad Ayub, Senior Adviser Drug Advisory Colombo Plan visited Mian Afzal Trust Hospital, Gujranwala Pakistan. The Colombo Plan representative visited different departments of MATH. Mr. Muhammad  Ayub appreciated the Services provided...

Global Peace Summit 2019 in South Africa

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News
Themes
Law Enforcement
Border Control
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Participate in the Fully Funded Global Peace Summit 2019 in South Africa

Global Peace Chain (A Project of MAPS) envisions to build resilience, cultivate the culture of tolerance, inclusivity, interfaith harmony,co-existence,love & social...

How to Deliver Effective Opioid Substitute Treatment in Prisons

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Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections

This webinar focuses on:

  • Overcoming organisational and cultural issues

  • Stabilisation and assisted withdrawal

  • Retox and continuity of care

Presenters:

Dr Joss Bray, Clinical Lead for Drug and Alcohol Treatment in the...

Quality Measurers of Therapeutic Communities for Substance Dependence: An International Collaborative Study Survey in Latin America

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Men
Quality Assurance

Abstract

Background

In Latin America, substance related disorders are highly prevalent and one of the treatment strategies is the Therapeutic Communities (TCs), however, in Latin America there is scarce data about this treatment...

Epidemiology of Substance Use among Forced Migrants: A Global Systematic Review

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Refugees
Statistics

Abstract

Introduction

Forced migration is occurring at unprecedented levels. Forced migrants may be at risk for substance use for reasons including coping with traumatic experiences, co-morbid mental health disorders, acculturation...

Sustainable Financing Options for Mental Health Care in South Africa: Findings from a Situation Analysis and Key Informant Interviews

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Mental Health
Public Health

Abstract

Background

With the implicit neglect for the integration of mental health services into general health service development in South Africa, there is an urgent need for an understanding of the ways in which existing reforms may be...

Invited as an Expert on Radio Pakistan FM93 on 23 January, 2019 in Karachi, Pakistan

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News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Law Enforcement

On 23 January, 2019 I was invited to speak as an expert on substance use prevention on Radio Pakistan Karachi and was asked to answer questions regarding:

  • Different types of drugs
  • What are the causes of drug abuse?
  • Why are people using...

Podcast: Effectiveness of Brief Alcohol Interventions in Primary Care Populations

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Format
Website
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Public Health

The Cochrane Drugs and Alcohol Group specialises in reviews that assess, among other things, ways to reduce hazardous or harmful drinking of alcohol.

One of these reviews looks at the evidence on practitioner-delivered brief interventions...

Annual Report: Use of Narcotics in City of Lahore

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Policy

The Drug Advisory Training Hub (DATH) & Youth Council for Anti Narcotics (YOCFAN) have published the latest annual report on the use of narcotics in Lahore.

The report gives an overview of the current situation in Lahore and outlines the...