All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

Family as a risk and protective factor in the psychosocial development of children from families with addiction-related problems

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Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 

Aims of the study: The purpose of the research was to investigate subjective insight into the experiences of children in families with addiction problems, and to consider risk or protection factors that affect their psychosocial development...

Skill or Illusion? The Role of Cognitive Distortions in Gambling Disorder and Methamphetamine Use Among Athletes with Familial Gambling Backgrounds

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Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Family
Other

Introduction 
Athletes with extensive sports knowledge may falsely believe that gambling outcomes can be predicted with skill. This cognitive distortion, combined with methamphetamine use and familial gambling exposure, increases the risk...

From Trauma to Trial: A Review of Childhood Trauma and Substance Abuse Risk in Child in Conflict with the Law

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Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Law
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion
Introduction. Child in conflict with the law often present with complex psychosocial backgrounds, prominently featuring histories of childhood trauma. Emerging evidence suggests a strong correlation between early traumatic...

Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Perspectives on Adolescent Kratom Use in the Czech Republic: A Study Protocol

Format
Scientific article
Themes
New Psychoactive Substances
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Partner Organisation

ABSTRACT: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a plant native to Southeast Asia, has gained global popularity due to both its dose-dependent stimulant and sedative effects. This has raised concerns, particularly around adolescent use, as regular...

AddictologyIssue 1/2025

An Only Child versus a Child with a Sibling: Difference In Perfectionism and the Big Five Personality Traits

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Public Health
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Declining fertility and rising numbers of only children necessitate understanding their specific characteristics. The main objective of the present research study is to map the area of sibling constellations. It focuses on...

AddictologyIssue 1/2025

Annual Drug Report

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Format
Website
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Women
Law Enforcement
Border Control

                                                                                               Summary

Drug addiction is a complex and multidimensional social problem. Drug-addicted families never fully recover from the anxiety and...

Harm Reduction Framework: Intervention Strategy for Substance Use Disorders

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

The purpose of this article is to outline an intervention strategy for substance use disorders using Harm Reduction as a framework. This paper provides guidelines for the reader on Harm Reduction, Principles of Harm Reduction, and how to...

The Association Between Substance Use Prevalence and Youth Mortality: A Comparative Study of Selected EU Countries

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Psychoactive substance use constitutes a significant determinant of morbidity and mortality among adolescent and emerging adult populations across European Union member states. This study aims to examine associations between...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024

The Impact of Drug Addiction on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Opioids
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Refugees
Partner Organisation

Drug addiction and its associated consequences, such as long-term dependence, bloodborne illnesses, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, social isolation, and criminal activity, are gradually being recognised as serious issues that need to...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024