All Resources for 'Medical, Clinical & Healthcare Services'

Cost‐Effectiveness of Increasing the Reach of Smoking Cessation Interventions in Germany

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Treatment
Treatment Settings

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Aims

To evaluate costs, effects and cost‐effectiveness of increased reach of specific smoking cessation interventions in Germany.

Design

A Markov‐based state transition return on investment model (EQUIPTMOD) was used to...

Maternal and Paternal Cannabis Use during Pregnancy and Risk of Psychotic Symptoms in the Offspring

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Scientific article
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Populations
Family
Public Health
Mental Health

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Background

Cannabis use has repeatedly been associated with psychotic symptoms, with persistent risks beyond the direct effects of exogenous cannabinoids. However, it remains unknown whether cannabis use during pregnancy is a...

Glossary of Terms Used in Drug Policy

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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Policy

A glossary of drug policy terminology produced by the Drug Policy Network South East Europe is now available in English and Spanish. 

The Drug Policy Network South East Europe (DPNSEE) is an initiative of NGOs from the countries of South...

Single‐Dose Bioequivalence of Two Mini Nicotine Lozenge Formulations

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Pharmacological Interventions
Treatment Settings

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Diverse nicotine replacement therapy options may improve consumer usage. This study was conducted to establish the bioequivalence of a new cherry‐flavored mini lozenge with that of a currently marketed mint‐flavored mini lozenge...

Guidelines on the Management of Co-Occurring Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health Conditions in Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Settings

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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Mental Health

First published in 2009 and updated in 2014 the  Guidelines on the Management of Co-Occurring Alcohol and Other Drug and Mental Health Conditions in Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Settings are offered in tandem with an online training...

Annual Surveillance Report of Drug-Related Risks and Outcomes

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Book
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health

This report presents information on four types of outcomes from the four different data sources:

  1. Opioid prescribing, 2006-2016, from QuintilesIMS Health®
  2. Drug use, misuse, and substance use disorder, 2014-2015, from the National Survey...

The Health, Poverty, and Financial Consequences of a Cigarette Price Increase among 500 Million Male Smokers in 13 Middle Income Countries

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Public Health
Policy

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Objective: To examine the impact of a 50% increase in market prices of cigarettes on health, poverty, and financial protection.

Design: Compartmental model study.

Setting: 13 middle income countries, totalling two billion men.

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Does Following Research-Derived Practice Guidelines Improve Opiate-Dependent Patients’ Outcomes under Everyday Practice Conditions? Results of the Multisite Opiate Substitution Treatment Study

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings

Two sets of US methadone clinics selected for high versus low adherence to clinical guidelines provided evidence that in everyday practice, the recommended high doses and intensive psychosocial services really do reduce substance use and...

Fifth Founding Anniversary of Female Drug Treatment Center

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News
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Treatment
Treatment Settings

Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Center celebrated its 5th Founding Anniversary on 12th April 2018 at the Health Sector Training Room in Saymoli, Dhaka. Head of the Health Sector of Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) Mr...

Work Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Fishermen with a Smoking Habit

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Scientific article
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Mental Health

This study examined pathways of influence between work stress, depressive symptoms, nicotine dependence, expressive suppression, and cognitive reappraisal in fishermen with smoking habits in Qionghai, Hainan province, China (N = 1068)...