All Resources for 'Education & Training'

World Health Organization Risk Drinking Levels Among Mandated College Students: Associations With Alcohol Use, Mental Health, and Academic Performance

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Scientific article
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Populations
Men
Women
Public Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) uses risk drinking levels (low, moderate, high, and very high risk) as a measure for reducing alcohol consumption in clinical trials. However, these levels have not been specifically evaluated for...

Why Do Only Some Cohort Studies Find Health Benefits From Low-Volume Alcohol Use? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Study Characteristics That May Bias Mortality Risk Estimates

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Public Health

This study looks at how certain factors in research can skew the results when estimating the health effects of drinking small amounts of alcohol. These biases can affect public health advice and shape how people view alcohol’s potential...

Trends of Buprenorphine Prescribing for Opioid Dependence Before, and During the Early and Later Part of the COVID-19: A Study from a Large Publicly-Funded Opioid Agonist Treatment Services in India

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings

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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how people access medications for opioid dependence. Researchers looked at monthly changes in several factors related to buprenorphine/naloxone (BNX) treatment over 56 months, including before...

Digital Alcohol and Cannabis Ads, Consumption Frequency, and Driving Under the Influence

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Children, Adolescents & Youth 

This study aimed to explore how exposure to digital advertising for alcohol and cannabis might impact the likelihood of young adults driving under the influence of these substances. The researchers investigated the associations between...

Historical Trends in Cannabis Use Among U.S. Adults Ages 19–55, 2013–2021

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Populations
Men
Women

The study analyzed national data from the U.S. to track trends in cannabis use from 2013 to 2021, focusing on changes in use among young and middle-aged adults. Researchers also looked at whether these trends varied by sociodemographic...

Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA) Practice Guide 2023

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Guide
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Public Health
Partner Organisation

This guide was drawn from HEALing Communities Study (HCS) learnings to-date and expert insights to provide guidance regarding implementation of ORCCA menu strategies.

Overdose Resource Exchange (ORE)

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Website
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Public Health

Overdose Resource Exchange (ORE) is a central collection of CDC-reviewed communication materials and educational resources about opioid misuse, addiction, treatment, and overdose prevention for state, territorial, and local health...

Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit

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Toolkit
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Public Health
Partner Organisation

SAMHSA’s updated Overdose Prevention and Response Toolkit provides guidance to a wide range of individuals on preventing and responding to an overdose. The toolkit also emphasizes that harm reduction and access to treatment are essential...