All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

The safety of pharmaceutical drugs of dependence in pregnancy

Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Women

This seminar examines the emerging research on the safety of pharmaceutical drugs of dependence in pregnancy.

Pharmaceutical drugs of dependence are a group of drugs that have a recognized therapeutic need but are associated with a higher...

Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Resource Guide

Format
News
Themes
Recovery Support
Partner Organisation

The purpose of this resource guide is to share an overview of ROSC and illustrate how these systems are an integral part of the new health care environment. This guide will align the tenets of health care reform to the benefits, framework...

Scotland launches national campaign to tackle the stigma of addiction

Format
News
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Family
Mental Health

Alcohol and problematic drug use are significant issues in Scotland, causing damage to people’s lives, families and communities, and contributing to violence and crime.

Not only can stigma relating to substance use impact an individuals...

Chicken or egg: A dual diagnosis narrative

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Mental Health
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Summary

What is known on the subject?

  • Dual diagnosis is a term used to describe persons who have a co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • It is the cause of significant economic burden to health care, justice and...

Substance Use Among Adolescents: Risk and Protective Factors

Publication Date
Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Populations
Family
Partner Organisation

On December 2nd, CICAD's Demand Reduction Unit organised an online event on "Substance Use Among Adolescents: Risk and Protective Factors". The event is part of a series of international dialogues between Africa, Asia, Latin America and the...

Progress of four programs from the comprehensive addiction and recovery act 2021

Format
Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Addiction
Populations
Women
Law Enforcement
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

Multiple health behaviour change: Perspectives from the field

Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Mental Health

 

Presented by Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin (University of Newcastle), Dr Adrian Dunlop (University of Newcastle / Hunter New England LHD) and Dr Lawrence Dadd (Hunter New England LHD) by the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to...

Perspectives of healthcare providers, service users, and family members about mental illness stigma in primary care settings: A multi-site qualitative study of seven countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Family
Public Health
Mental Health

Stigma among healthcare providers is a barrier to the effective delivery of mental health services in primary care. Few studies have been conducted in primary care settings comparing the attitudes of healthcare providers and experiences of...