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.

Frequency and Associated Risk Factors of Non-Fatal Overdose Reported by Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder

Scientific article

14 December 2018

Abstract Background Little is known about opioid overdose or naloxone access among pregnant women. Objectives The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of non-fatal overdose, risk factors for overdose, and naloxone...

Importance of Working with the Holy See and Other Faith-Based Groups

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U.S. Embassy to the Holy See (Vatican)

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Good Personal Relationships Strongly Linked to Good Therapy Outcomes

Scientific article

22 December 2018

Findings amalgamated for the American Psychological Association indicate that patient progress is strongly related to the strength of the personal (‘real’) relationship between client and therapist - more strongly than the working...

ISSUP Conference Report Submitted by Ahmad Shah from Pakistan

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22 December 2018

Joint NACADA, ISSUP and African Union Drug Demand Reduction Conference and Training Workshop (Thinking Globally Acting Locally) 10 –14 December, 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya Submitted by: Mr. Ahmad Shah Country: Pakistan Course: Global Youth...

Workshop on Crisis Interventions for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Professionals

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This workshop was conducted at Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning. The objective of this workshop was to give basic understanding about crisis and crisis interventions. In this experiential session we were able to teach mental health...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Strong Therapeutic Relationships Help Clients Get Where They Want to Be

Scientific article

19 December 2018

Comprehensive review for the American Psychological Association concludes that the working relationship between clients and their counsellors or therapists is one of the largest and most consistent determinants of outcomes. Practice...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Evidence That Affirming the Client Promotes Recovery

Scientific article

18 December 2018

Findings amalgamated for the American Psychological Association show that across psychotherapy studies, outcomes improve the more therapists consistently demonstrate warmth and high regard for their clients - given the stigma and low regard...

SPIRITUALITY/RELIGIOSITY AS A PROTECTIVE FACTOR AGAINST THE USE OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN ADOLESCENCE

Scientific article

24 February 2017

Review article published in the Journal of Debates in Psychiatry - Jul/Aug 2017 Abstract Objective: To analyze the impact of spirituality and/or religiousness on the use of psychoactive substances in the adolescent population in both...

m-Health Applications for Responding to Drug Use and Associated Harms

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Digital healthcare, also known as e-health, refers to tools and services that use information and communication technology to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and management of health. Mobile health, or m-health, is...

“It’s on Everyone’s Plate”: A Qualitative Study into Physicians’ Perceptions of Responsibility for Smoking Cessation

Scientific article

12 December 2018

Abstract Background Little research has investigated in-depth how physicians perceive their role in smoking cessation care. This qualitative study sought to understand physicians’ perceptions of responsibility for smoking cessation. Methods...