All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

Contribute to the 2024 CND Mid-term Review

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Format
News
Themes
Psychoactive Substances
Public Health

RESPOND TO THE ONLINE CONSULTATION

 

The global survey is part of a broader consultation process in preparation for the 2024 Mid-term review of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. It aims to gather inputs from NGOs working on drug policy...

Acceptability of using mobile Health (mHealth) as an intervention tool for people with drug use disorders in Tanga, Tanzania

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support

Abstract

Evidence on the additional benefit in treatment and recovery process among PWDUD using digital health interventions is lacking. This study aimed to describe the acceptability of using a digital intervention to increase information...

Cost of Substance Use on the Economic Productivity of Canadians – Findings at a Glance

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Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
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Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Public Health
Policy
Partner Organisation

In 2020, the Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (CSUCH) data reported that substance use resulted in a loss of $22.4 billion in productivity. This represents 45.6% of the overall cost and harms of substance use, which amounted to $49.1...

Wellness in Recovery: Reading List

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Reading List
Themes
Recovery Support
The journey of recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is a profound and transformative experience. The effective integration of wellness into recovery services across care systems stands as a pivotal element in addressing substance misuse and its associated consequences. Wellness, with its holistic approach, holds great promise for enhancing the overall recovery experience and improving outcomes.

Who Helps The Helper? A Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Psychoactive Substances
Quality Assurance
Mental Health
ISSUP Kenya is pleased to present its webinar on Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals. Gain insights from clinical practice, mentorship, and supervision programs that equip novice mental health professionals with practical skills.

Development of an addiction recovery patient-reported outcome measure: Response to Addiction Recovery (R2AR)

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Quality Assurance

Background:

Recovery, a primary goal of addiction treatment, goes beyond abstinence. It encompasses various aspects that differ among individuals, making it challenging to measure. Traditional assessments in addiction care have focused on...

New Guidance on Alcohol

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Format
Guide
Themes
Populations
Family
Public Health
Partner Organisation

"Drink Less, Live More" is the message of a new advertising campaign launched by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) to promote Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health. Starting in early October, the digital campaign...

Emotional Wellness in Recovery Guide

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Guide
Themes
Recovery Support

Emotional wellness is a cornerstone of the recovery process. The American Addictions Centers explained in this short guidance how to use mindfulness therapy and other techniques to help individuals overcome negative thinking, leading to a...

Pathways 2 Prevention Podcast

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Video and audio recordings
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support

Join Drug Free America Foundation in the Pathways 2 Prevention podcast as we engage stakeholders from across the drug demand reduction spectrum including government, academia, clergy, preventionists, treatment professionals, and persons in...

Eight Dimensions of Wellness

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Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Recovery Support
Public Health
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

SAMHSA explains the concept of wellness, encompassing physical and mental health. This resource elaborates on the eight dimensions of wellness that cover various aspects of modern-day life, highlighting the interconnection between physical...