All Resources for 'Justice Systems'

Health at a Glance: Europe 2016

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Book
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Public Health

The fourth edition of Health at a Glance presents key indicators of health and health systems throughout Europe. The quality of care has generally improved in most EU countries, yet disparities persist. Improved treatments for life...

Mental Health and Substance Use: Prevention Guidelines for the Classroom

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Book
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Mental Health

Mentor ADEPIS has recently released a detailed publication that aims to provide those working within the school setting with practical guidelines for helping to prevent children and young people from developing mental health issues as a...

Teenage Binge Drinking and Future Offspring’s Brain Development

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Scientific article
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Mental Health
Public Health

Frequent binge drinking during your teenage years can affect the brain functioning and development of your future offspring, according to new research published by Loyola University. Indeed, the study suggests that excessive alcohol...

Specialised Drug Education Programmes Are Growing in Popularity

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Specialised programmes that look to educate and prepare a new professional workforce have increased in number

Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health

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Book
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Policy

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a seven-chapter report covering all forms of drug and alcohol addiction, including public policy recommendations for prevention and treatment. The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and...

Marijuana Linked to Psychosis

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Scientific article
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Mental Health
Public Health

The increased use of marijuana as well as the debate over decriminalisation and legalisation has left many with questions about the potential dangers of cannabis. A new study found that people who used marijuana were more likely to develop...

Substance Abuse and the Transition to Adulthood

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Mental Health

Emerging AdulthoodTransitioning from childhood to adulthood can be a particularly difficult time for a lot of young people. A new study published in Emerging Adulthood investigates the way that adolescent substance users view this change in relation to their...

Fentanyl Deaths Rise as Curbing Supply Proves Difficult

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News
Themes
Addiction
Public Health
Law Enforcement
Supply & Market Disruption

The November 2016 data chart of overdoses in Massachusetts shows a climbing blue line labeled “fentanyl”. Boston's National Public Radio station reports via article and audio clip on some of the challenges faced by law enforcement and...