BACKGROUND: L'implementazione degli standard di qualità da parte di Coolmine comporta un periodo di gestione del cambiamento, pianificazione strategica e sviluppo di politiche nazionali.

METODI: Un caso di studio narrativo incentrato sulla politica nazionale e sulla pianificazione strategica interna.

CONCLUSIONI: Dal 2000, Coolmine ha intrapreso un percorso di gestione del cambiamento che ha mantenuto l'organizzazione all'avanguardia nel trattamento della droga e dell'alcol in Irlanda e a livello internazionale, pur mantenendo la fedeltà alla comunità terapeutica. La strategia per l...

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...

L'attuazione di standard di qualità nel trattamento dei disturbi da uso di sostanze in Lituania non è ben documentata in letteratura. Obiettivi: Descrivere il processo di sviluppo degli standard di qualità dalle iniziative di base alla loro integrazione nell'assistenza sanitaria ordinaria sotto la guida del Ministero della Salute.

METODI: Revisione narrativa dei documenti recuperati, inclusi gli atti giuridici correlati, seguita da una successiva analisi del contenuto.

RISULTATI: L'implementazione si è articolata in tre fasi caratterizzate da attività specifiche, dai principali stakeholder e...

Obiettivo: Comprendere meglio gli attuali sviluppi nel trattamento dell'uso di stimolanti.

Le droghe stimolanti sono seconde solo alla cannabis come classe di droghe illecite più utilizzate a livello globale, rappresentando 68 milioni di consumatori nell'ultimo anno.

In Europa, secondo gli ultimi dati della relazione europea sulla droga 2022 dell'OEDT, le indagini condotte in 25 paesi dell'UE tra il 2016 e il 2021 indicano che 1,4 milioni di giovani adulti (15-34 anni) hanno fatto uso di anfetamine nell'ultimo anno (1,4 % di questa fascia di età). Nel 2020 più di 8 000 pazienti che hanno...

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...

BACKGROUND: The SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) and the ensuing global public health emergency situation have led to restrictions, changes, and measures in the daily life of society as a whole. The situation culminated in a global pandemic. A number of strict restrictions were adopted to curb the spread of COVID-19. These also affected athletes. After their return to regular strength and endurance training, there may be changes in preferences and behaviour regarding anabolic androgens and steroids (AAS) in this population segment.

AIM: The aim of the study was to determine whether there is a...

BACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption are widespread practices that are legal and socially accepted in many societies. One of the common tools to reduce the consumption of these legal drugs is increasing prices. The prices for customers include taxes (value added tax and excise tax). Hundreds of studies from around the world are interested in the impact of taxes and prices on the demand for tobacco products. This topic is also relevant for governments of all countries trying to regulate consumption.

AIM: The aim of the paper is to describe the amount of excise tax on legal drugs...