All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

The Health and Social Effects of Nonmedical Cannabis Use

Format
Book
Themes
Treatment
Pharmacological Interventions
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Public Health

Foreword

Cannabis is globally the most commonly used psychoactive substance under international control. In 2013, an estimated 181.8 million people aged 15-64 years used cannabis for nonmedical purposes globally (UNODC, 2015). There is an...

Reduction of mortality through improved detection of high blood pressure and problems with alcohol in primary health care in Spain

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women
Public Health

Overview

The potential benefits that can lead to an improvement in the detection and treatment of high blood pressure and alcohol-related problems are studied through a simulation. The results show that if Spanish 50% of men between 40 and...

Reduction of Mortality Following Better Detection of Hypertension and Alcohol Problems in Primary Health Care in Spain

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women
Public Health

Abstract

Through a simulation study, we estimated the potential effects of better detection of hypertension and improved screening for alcohol problems with subsequent interventions. Results showed that if 50% of Spanish males between 40...

Contribution of Alcohol Use Disorders to the Burden of Dementia in France 2008–13

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women
Public Health
Mental Health

Summary

Background

Dementia is a prevalent condition, affecting 5–7% of people aged 60 years and older, and a leading cause of disability in people aged 60 years and older globally. We aimed to examine the association between alcohol use...

Women and drug treatment

Publication Date
Format
Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Women

Guide to clinical advice for treatment and rehabilitation programs in drugs in specific population of adult women.

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Is Smoking a Risk Factor for Tinnitus? A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis and Estimation of the Population Attributable Risk in Germany

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Public Health

Abstract

Objective: To assess the epidemiological association of smoking status and tinnitus with a systematic review and meta-analysis and to estimate the population attributable risk in Germany.

Data sources: A systematic literature...

Extent and Patterns of Drug Use among Persons with Disabilities in Kenya

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Mental Health

Abstract 

Background: Although some data existed suggesting that there was high prevalence of drug use among the general population in Kenya with 39-48% of 15-65 year olds having used alcohol and at least one other substance, there was a...

Substance Abuse during Pregnancy: A 5-Year Follow-Up of Mothers and Children

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Women

Abstract

Introduction: The study investigates health and social conditions among pregnant substance abusers and the children that were born from these pregnancies, and analyses outcomes in relation to type of substance abuse.

Methods: Reg...

Certification of Addiction Professionals in Africa: An Overview of the Process in Kenya

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

Abstract 

This paper focuses on Kenya’s course of action to address the drug problem, specifically, treatment and rehabilitation of persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). Treatment and rehabilitation of persons with SUDs was formally...

Alcohol Outlet Availability and Excessive Alcohol Consumption in Breast Cancer Survivors

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Women
Supply & Market Disruption

Abstract

Background:

Breast cancer survivors who consume alcohol excessively are at increased risk of recurrence and have worse prognosis. Because the environments in which people live shape many health behaviors, there has been increased...