All Resources for 'Community-Based Recovery and Treatment'

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

Trends in Substance Use Among Young People in the EU: A Secondary Analysis of Available Data

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

INTRODUCTION: Substance use among adolescents in the European Union constitutes a significant public health challenge. Particularly concerning are the early onset of use, patterns of polydrug consumption, and the emergence of novel...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024

Big Five Personality Traits of Adolescents aged 11–19 Years from the Czech and Slovak Republics: Age, Sex and Nationality Specifications

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

The article explores basic personality characteristics in accordance with the Big Five inventory; it concerns the age category of adolescence, i.e. the ages 11–19. Particular attention is paid to the variables of age, sex, and nationality...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024

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

Webinar Reflection: Reimagining Prevention, The Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence

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Format
Report
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Public Health
Theories and Science
Telehealth
Mental Health
Emergency Resources
Telehealth and Remote Services
Partner Organisation

ISSUP, in partnership with the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR), recently hosted an engaging and forward-looking webinar titled “Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative Artificial...

The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes

Publication Date
Format
Poster
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

I was honoured to participate in the EHS International Mental Health Conference 2025 as a poster presenter. My presentation reflected the core principles of the Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model, emphasizing the...

Cocaine & Fentanyl on Long Island

Publication Date
Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Family
Cocaine-related harms on Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk) are increasingly polysubstance, with fentanyl present in most fatal cocaine overdoses in New York. Nationally, cocaine-involved mortality has nearly doubled since 2018. This fact sheet compiles verified NY/CDC sources and practical steps for families and providers: carry and train on naloxone, arrange benefits/transport to speed placement, screen for co-occurring mental health, and use evidence-based care (Contingency Management + CBT).

Evaluation of Prevention Programs in Colombia: Evidence, Results, and Lessons for the Prevention of Substance Use in Young People.

Publication Date
Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Media-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
ISSUP Colombia presents its webinar on Evaluation of Prevention Programs in Colombia: Evidence, Results, and Lessons for Youth Substance Use Prevention.

Guidance for Police Response to Drug-Related Mental Health Crises

Publication Date
Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Workforce Mental Health and Well-Being
Regulatory Control of Substances
ISSUP Argentina presents its webinar on Guide for Police Response in Mental Health Crises Related to Drug Use.

Building a Global Home: The Birth and Growth of ISSUP Pt.2

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Format
ISSUP Podcast
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Law Enforcement

Building the Future Together: Joanna Travis-Roberts on 10 Years of ISSUP

A special three-part series celebrating 10 years of of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP).  

In this second episode, host Associate...