LATAR BELAKANG: Penerapan standar mutu Coolmine melibatkan periode manajemen perubahan, perencanaan strategis, dan pengembangan kebijakan nasional.

METODE: Studi kasus naratif yang berfokus pada kebijakan nasional dan perencanaan strategis internal.

KESIMPULAN: Dari tahun 2000, Coolmine memulai perjalanan manajemen perubahan yang membuat organisasi berada di garis depan perawatan narkoba dan alkohol di Irlandia dan internasional sambil mempertahankan kesetiaan kepada Komunitas Terapeutik. Strategi untuk jaminan kualitas dapat direplikasi di seluruh organisasi serupa.

INTRODUCTION: The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) is the main coordinating body for all matters related to licit and illicit substances as well as pathological gambling in Cyprus and it is responsible, inter alia, for the licensing, evaluation, funding (where possible), coordination, and reinforcement of all programmes, actions, and activities related to substances and gambling. Licensing and funding are based on the fulfilment of certain criteria and a certain level of quality.

METHODS: The process that led to the establishment of a quality standards system for licensing and...

BACKGROUND: The implementation of quality standards in the treatment of substance use disorders in Lithuania is not well documented in the literature. AIMS: To describe the process of the development of quality standards from grassroots initiatives to their integration into mainstream healthcare under the leadership of the Ministry of Health.

METHODS: Narrative review of retrieved documents, including related legal acts, followed by a subsequent content analysis.

RESULTS: The implementation was divided into three stages characterised by specific activities, leading stakeholders, and the...

Objective: To better understand current developments in the treatment of stimulant use.

Background: Stimulant drugs are second only to cannabis as the most widely used class of illicit drug globally, accounting for 68 million past-year consumers.

In Europe, according to the latest data of the EMCDDA’s European Drug Report 2022, surveys in 25 EU countries between 2016 and 2021 suggest that 1.4 million young adults (15–34) used amphetamines during the last year (1.4 % of this age group). More than 8 000 clients entering specialised drug treatment in Europe in 2020 reported amphetamine as...

The report provides behavioural health professionals, researchers, policymakers and other audiences with a comprehensive research overview and accurate information about effective and ineffective therapeutic practices related to youth of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity.

This report is focused on the experiences and needs of LGBTQI+ children and adolescents up to age 17 years. 

Abstract

The last few years have seen the emergence of new psychoactive substances among the homeless population, specifically synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists. The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge and experiences of new psychoactive substances amongst users from the homeless population.

An explanatory research design was applied using a semi-structured questionnaire with the focus on gaining insights on the prevalence, motivations and effects.

A total of 105 participants met the inclusion criteria and were in the age range of 18 to 64 years old. Almost 70%...

INTRODUCTION: The study protocol is focused on qualitative and quantitative analysis and reflection of the media image and presentation of direct and hidden alcohol advertising in the Czech mass media, with an emphasis on social network platforms with a high degree of influence on young people. It responds to the need for verified resource points for discussion of the effectiveness and extent of the existing statutory regulation of alcoholic beverage advertising and methods for its possible tightening.

METHODS: For the analysis of traditional (printed) media, the method of content analysis...

LATAR BELAKANG: Virus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) dan situasi darurat kesehatan masyarakat global berikutnya telah menyebabkan pembatasan, perubahan, dan langkah-langkah dalam kehidupan sehari-hari masyarakat secara keseluruhan. Situasi memuncak dalam pandemi global. Sejumlah pembatasan ketat diadopsi untuk mengekang penyebaran COVID-19. Ini juga mempengaruhi atlet. Setelah mereka kembali ke pelatihan kekuatan dan daya tahan secara teratur, mungkin ada perubahan dalam preferensi dan perilaku mengenai androgen anabolik dan steroid (AAS) di segmen populasi ini.

TUJUAN: Tujuan dari penelitian ini...

Latar Belakang: Merokok tembakau dan konsumsi alkohol adalah praktik luas yang legal dan diterima secara sosial di banyak masyarakat. Salah satu alat umum untuk mengurangi konsumsi obat-obatan legal ini adalah menaikkan harga. Harga untuk pelanggan sudah termasuk pajak (pajak pertambahan nilai dan pajak cukai). Ratusan penelitian dari seluruh dunia tertarik pada dampak pajak dan harga terhadap permintaan produk tembakau. Topik ini juga relevan bagi pemerintah dari semua negara yang mencoba mengatur konsumsi.

AIM: Tujuan dari makalah ini adalah untuk menggambarkan jumlah pajak cukai atas obat...