All Resources for 'Community-Based Recovery and Treatment'

Voluntary Researchers Wanted - Mentor UK

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Populations
Family
Public Health
Policy

Mentor UK is looking for volunteers to help maintain up-to-date knowledge of alcohol and drug prevention and education in community, family and school settings.

The role will involve role researching and writing briefs that will contribute...

Basic Counseling Course for Addiction Professionals: UTC-4

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A 5 day training course “Basic Counseling Skills for Addiction Professionals” was organized by Aga Khan Social Welfare Board in Collaboration with Drug Free Pakistan Foundation and ISSUP-Pakistan Chapter from April 6 & 7, 13 & 14, and 20...

A Qualitative Study of Drivers of Psychoactive Substance Use among Mekelle University Students, Northern Ethiopia

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family

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Background

Psychoactive substance (PS) use is a public health concern among University students. Understanding the factors underlay the use helps to underpin effective preventive interventions. However, there is dearth of...

Better Prevention of Drug Use, Healthy and Safe Development of Children in Belarus

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Prevention
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Family
UNODC had the honour of facilitating a seminar for policy makers in Belarus at the request of the Ministry of Interior of the country. The event was organised with the support of the UN Resident Coordinator and the contribution of UNAIDS, UNFPA and UNICEF.

Conventional and Genetic Evidence on Alcohol and Vascular Disease Aetiology: A Prospective Study of 500 000 Men and Women in China

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Scientific article
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Populations
Men
Women

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Background

Moderate alcohol intake has been associated with reduced cardiovascular risk in many studies, in comparison with abstinence or with heavier drinking. Studies in east Asia can help determine whether these associations...

Use of Electronic Vapor Products Before, During, and After Pregnancy Among Women with a Recent Live Birth — Oklahoma and Texas, 2015

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Women

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What is already known about this topic?

Most electronic vapor products (EVPs) contain nicotine, a developmental toxicant, and other harmful additives.

What is added by this report?

In 2015, 7.0% of women with a recent live birth...

Tobacco Smoking and Mortality in Asia: A Pooled Meta-Analysis

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Scientific article
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Addiction
Populations
Men
Women

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Question: How are secular trends of tobacco smoking associated with mortality across countries or regions by birth cohorts in Asia?

Findings: This pooled meta-analysis of 1 002 258 participants in 20 prospective cohort studies...