All Resources for 'Medical, Clinical & Healthcare Services'

Everyday discrimination in individuals seeking treatment/receiving support for substance use and caregivers

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Family
Women
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

Background:

Experiencing stigma/discrimination is common in individuals who use substances. However, those with caring responsibilities for individuals who use substances may also be stigmatised and discriminated against (known as...

CCENDU Issue 7 (Part 2): Stimulant Use and Related Harms in Canada — Drivers and Adaptive Responses

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Report
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Statistics
Data
Epidemiology, Aetiology and Statistics
Partner Organisation

This issue is the second of a special two-part series. Part 2 examines key factors driving stimulant use, what these trends mean for different groups of people and the responses being implemented to reduce harms.

Three key points of...

Understanding alcohol use disorder and help-seeking in a Hispanic faith-based community

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Scientific article
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Faith-Based Strategies 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Treatment
Faith-Based
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Faith-Based
Abstract

Introduction

Hispanic Americans are disproportionately affected by alcohol use disorders (AUD) yet many are reluctant to seek alcohol treatment. Faith-based communities could serve as an effective setting for raising awareness...

Current Approach and Treatment of Myocardial Infarction Associated with Cocaine Use

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Abstract

Introduction: The global crisis of illicit substance consumption, particularly cocaine, extends beyond individual users, impacting social, cultural, and institutional levels. Cocaine use is associated with a myriad of illicit...

Advancing Advocacy: ISSUP Philippine Chapter's March 2026 Activities

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

March 2026 has been a productive month for the ISSUP Philippine Chapter, with representatives participating in various events. Each activity reflects the Chapter's continued commitment to working together with government agencies and non...

Strengthening tobacco cessation across the primary health sector in the Americas: progress, gaps, and opportunities since 2007

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Pharmacological Interventions
Treatment Settings
ABSTRACT

Objective. Tobacco use is a major modifiable risk factor for the four main noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) globally—cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory conditions, cancer, and diabetes. Addressing tobacco use through...

Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
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Prevention
School-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
ISSUP Malaysia presents its upcoming webinar: "Reimagining Prevention: What Really Works for Youth- From Evidence to Practice to Systems. "

Integrated Support for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

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ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Treatment
Behavioural Therapy Interventions
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Women
Mental Health
Law Enforcement
ISSUP in Pakistan presents a webinar on Integrated Support for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

Gaming Disorder Training

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Training
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings

Are you seeing more clients—children and adults alike—struggling to unplug? The line between "just one more game" and a clinical disorder is becoming harder to define.

As treatment providers, we must be equipped with the specialized tools...