Treatment Settings

Despite people who are homeless experiencing higher rates of substance use, individuals face barriers when trying to access and engage with treatment services. This systematic review and meta-ethnography explores the view of effective...

Summary Globally, as well as in Spain, illicit drug use is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Quantifying the costs that illegal drugs impose on society is key to decision-making. The objective of this work is to estimate...

In order to endorse the evidence-based practices in the field of addiction treatment in Pakistan, ITRAMIC Foundation Lahore organized virtual training for treatment staff and professionals from 22nd to 29th October 2021 , in collaboration...

Abstract Worldwide, as well as in Spain, the use of illegal drugs is among the major contributors to the global burden of disease. Quantifying the costs that illegal drugs impose on society is key in terms of decision-making. The objective...

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is an essential nutrient used by the body to convert food into energy. Thiamine deficiency, although rare in most developed countries, is common in people who drink excessive amounts of alcohol.

ABSTRACT PURPOSE: The purpose of this review is to discuss the literature regarding the concurrent use (co-use) of alcohol and cannabis and competing hypotheses as to whether cannabis acts as a substitute for (i.e., replacing the effects of...

Abstract Importance Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a common inpatient diagnosis managed primarily with benzodiazepines. Concerns about the adverse effects associated with benzodiazepines have spurred interest in using benzodiazepine...

Abstract Background The prevalence of alcohol use disorder (AUD) among women in South Korea has been rising, causing public health problems. Yet women’s treatment needs are mostly unmet in South Korea due to the lack of women-focused...

Abstract Background During the scaling-up of a national Norwegian take-home naloxone (THN) program, data collection methods shifted from paper-based to electronic. The aim of this study was to explore staff preferences towards the shift in...

Abstract Background Cannabis use during methadone treatment may negatively impact treatment outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and pattern of cannabis use among patients attending a methadone treatment clinic in...