Treatment Settings

Various treatment formats, either in a live-in facility or through regular visits to a clinic, are designed for ongoing support, to help maintain recovery, and to prevent relapse.

Dependência Química: Quais são os tipos de tratamento

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Muitas pessoas não sabem que dependência química é uma doença crônica que possui tratamento. Ela se caracteriza pelo abuso de álcool, maconha, cocaína, crack ou outras substâncias entorpecentes, lícitas ou ilícitas. Esse tipo de doença...

Dependência Química: Quais são os tipos de tratamento

Changes in Alcohol Consumption after Treatment for Depression: A Secondary Analysis of the Swedish Randomised Controlled Study REGASSA

Scientific article

10 November 2019

Abstract Objectives: Mental health problems and hazardous alcohol consumption often co-exist. Hazardous drinking could have a negative impact on different aspects of health and also negatively influence the effect of mental health treatment...

Effect of Intranasal vs Intramuscular Naloxone on Opioid Overdose: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Scientific article

13 November 2019

Key Points Question: Is 800 μg of naloxone hydrochloride administered intranasally as effective in reversing opioid overdose as the same dose administered intramuscularly? Findings: In this double-blind, double-dummy randomized clinical...

Staff Perceptions of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Dependence Services in England: A Qualitative Study

Scientific article

12 November 2019

Abstract Background Dependence to prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs represents an increasing public health and clinical problem both in England and internationally. However, relatively little is known about those affected...

Helping to Support and Transform the Lives of People Affected by Alcohol

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30 October 2019

Drinking to excess takes a huge toll on individuals, families, communities and society as a whole. Many adult problem drug users have long histories of substance misuse which often starts before the age of 18. Providing well-funded...

Launch of 'Sobriety, Abstinence & Moderation' Research Cluster

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With recent declines in drinking rates across parts of the world including Europe and Australia – particularly amongst younger people – and the rise of ‘positive sobriety’ movements, ‘dry months’ and online communities, further research...

Rights, Respect and Recovery: Action Plan

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31 October 2019

In 2018, the Scottish Government released the Rights, Respect and Recovery: Scotland's Alcohol and Drug Treatment Strategy. Scotland's first drugs strategy for a decade focuses on treating the issue as a public health concern rather than a...

UNODC-WHO Joint Programme on Drug Dependence Treatment and Care

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Both the WHO and UNODC strive to address the complex issues presented by drug use and dependence. The vision: The effective and humane treatment for all people with drug use disorders. Nothing less than would be expected for any other...

A Further Look at Therapeutic Interventions for Suicide Attempts and Self-Harm in Adolescents: An Updated Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Scientific article

23 November 2018

Background: Suicide attempts (SA) and other types of self-harm (SH) are strong predictors of death by suicide in adolescents, emphasizing the need to investigate therapeutic interventions in reduction of these and other symptoms. We...

Responding to Global Stimulant Use: Challenges and Opportunities

Scientific article

23 October 2019

Stimulants drugs increase the activity of the central nervous system producing feelings of euphoria, increased confidence, sociability, energy, and wakefulness. In a recent paper, published as part of the Lancet series on drug use...