All Resources for 'Education & Training'

Consumo de metanfetaminas en estudiantes universitarios: prevalencia y factores asociados

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Scientific article
Themes
Tratamiento
Treatment Settings
Población
Family
Men
Women
Resumen

 

Introducción: de 2010 a 2020 el tráfico de metanfetaminas (MA) se extendió a 117 países. En México, esta sustancia ocupó el segundo lugar entre las drogas ilegales en la búsqueda de tratamiento. Su consumo incrementó 218% entre...

Barriers and facilitators to scaling up medications for opioid use disorder in Kentucky: qualitative perspectives of treatment organisation staff

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Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Public Health

Background
Many people who could benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) aren’t receiving them. This study looks at how MOUD agencies in Kentucky are experiencing changes in patient numbers and the challenges and supports...

Towards an Empowered Future

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Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Law Enforcement
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion

As the first quarter of 2025 comes to an end, the ISSUP Philippine Chapter continues to strengthen its partnerships and broaden its influence across national and international platforms. The past months have been marked by crucial...

Sports as a Catalyst for Change: Addressing Alcohol use among Refugees in Uganda-Case study Nakivale refugee settlement, south western Uganda

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Format
Community update
Themes
Populations
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Refugees

The global refugee crisis presents complex challenges, including increased vulnerability to substance abuse. This presentation explores how sports can empower refugees and mitigate alcohol and drug use issues within displaced communities

Perceived impacts of North Americas first de-medicalised safer supply program

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Public Health

Background
A non-medicalized safer supply model called a “Compassion Club” has recently been evaluated. The model involved providing rigorously tested and accurately labeled illicit substances to members at cost. Operating for 14 months in...

The repeatable battery for the assessment of neuropsychological status (RBANS) and substance use disorders: a systematic review

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Behavioural Therapy Interventions
Treatment Settings

Background
Cognitive deficits are common in patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and can impact treatment outcomes. The Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) is a widely used tool that could help...

Call for abstracts – 16th EUSPR Conference and Members’ Meeting 2025

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News
Themes
Prevention
Partner Organisation

Abstracts submission open until 18 April 2025!

We are pleased to announce that the call for abstracts for EUSPR 2025 opens on 17 March 2025 and will close on 18 April 2025. Outcomes will be sent before the end of our Early Bird...

Experiences of UTC-Trained Addiction Professionals

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings

In response to the emerging recognition of the need for Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) for treating PSUDs, the Universal Treatment
Curriculum (UTC) was conceptualized as a training series that is being conducted globally. This study delved...

Habit Reversal Training for Reducing Vaping Behavior among University Students

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Format
Report
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings

This study investigates the effectiveness of Habit Reversal Training (HRT) in reducing vaping behavior and improving associated psychological outcomes, such as depression, anxiety, and stress, among university students. Four hypotheses were...