All Resources for 'Community-Based Recovery and Treatment'

The Links Between Substance Use and Gambling in Schizophrenia

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Scientific article
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Treatment
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Addiction
Populations
Men
Mental Health
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Highlights

  • High rates of both problem and pathological gambling and substance use disorders have been reported in schizophrenia
  • The research shows that problem and pathological gambling and substance use is linked with increased...

Research Explicit Relationship between Alcohol, Drugs and Violence

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Scientific article
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Treatment
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Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Men

It is already expected that alcohol and other drugs lead the person to the path of violence, but recently this was proven through a study of the group of the University of São Paulo Medical School (USP). They published results of a survey...

Research Shows Relationship Between Alcohol, Drugs and Violence

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Men

It is already expected that alcohol and other drugs lead the person to a path of violence, but recently this was proven through research by a group from the School of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (USP). They published the results...

European Action for Employment in Recovery

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News
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support

A new European project has been developed to provide individuals in recovery from substance use in Scotland the opportunity to a part in a work and learning experience in another European country.

The European Action for Employment in...

Exploring the Public Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

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Scientific article
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Populations
Family
Public Health
Theories and Science
Mental Health

Illicit drug use disorder is one of the most stigmatised health conditions in the world. Stigmatisation is the mark of shame, disgrace or disapproval. It can affect people’s self-esteem and confidence, help disrupt their family...

The Great Opportunity for Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals

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News
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women

To work in the substance abuse field, is at the same time, the big challenge and a great opportunity for growing, helping people and making a difference in the world.

The Hubert h. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a great opportunity for...

A great opportunity for professional treatment and prevention of substance use.

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News
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women

Work in the field of substance abuse is, at the same time, a great challenge and a great opportunity to grow, help people and make a difference in the world. The scholarship program Hubert h. Humphrey, is a great opportunity for...

Effect of a Primary Care–Based Psychological Intervention on Symptoms of Common Mental Disorders in Zimbabwe

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Women
Mental Health

Key Points

Question: Does a lay health worker–delivered psychological intervention improve symptoms of depression and anxiety in Zimbabwe?

Findings: In a cluster randomized clinical trial of 573 randomized patients with common mental...

Information and Advice for the Families of People Living with Hepatitis C

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Book
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Prevention
Treatment
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Populations
Family
Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

Hepatitis C is a highly infectious blood-borne virus that affects the cells of the liver causing inflammation. Although many people with the virus may have no symptoms at all people can experience jaundice, depression, fatigue, skin...

History of Child Sexual Abuse among Women Consuming Illicit Substances in Mexico City

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Scientific article
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Treatment
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Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Women

Abstract

Introduction:

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a pervasive problem that has been linked to numerous developmental, social, health, and substance use consequences. Nevertheless, the relationship between CSA and the consumption of...