All Resources for 'Medical, Clinical & Healthcare Services'

European Action for Employment in Recovery

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Treatment
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Recovery Support

A new European project has been developed to provide individuals in recovery from substance use in Scotland the opportunity to a part in a work and learning experience in another European country.

The European Action for Employment in...

The Global Drug Survey for 2019

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Prevention
Treatment
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Addiction
Policy
Data
The Global Drug Survey for 2019 (GDS2019) was launched on the 29th of October.

Self‐Medication with Alcohol or Drugs for Mood and Anxiety Disorders

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Scientific article
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Treatment
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Addiction
Mental Health
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Substance use is one way that people deal with the difficult symptoms present in mood and anxiety disorders. As people become more reliant on the effects of the substances to relieve distress the use can develop into dependence. Self‐medica...

Exploring the Public Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

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Scientific article
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Populations
Family
Public Health
Theories and Science
Mental Health

Illicit drug use disorder is one of the most stigmatised health conditions in the world. Stigmatisation is the mark of shame, disgrace or disapproval. It can affect people’s self-esteem and confidence, help disrupt their family...

Comorbid Opioid Use is Undertreated among Forensic Patients with Schizophrenia

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Treatment
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Addiction
Mental Health

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Background

Substance use disorders are associated with poorer clinical outcomes in patients with schizophrenia. There is no specific treatment for amphetamine or cannabis use disorder, but methadone and buprenorphine are used as...

Effect of a Primary Care–Based Psychological Intervention on Symptoms of Common Mental Disorders in Zimbabwe

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Scientific article
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Treatment
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Populations
Women
Mental Health

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Question: Does a lay health worker–delivered psychological intervention improve symptoms of depression and anxiety in Zimbabwe?

Findings: In a cluster randomized clinical trial of 573 randomized patients with common mental...

A great opportunity for professional treatment and prevention of substance use.

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Men
Women

Work in the field of substance abuse is, at the same time, a great challenge and a great opportunity to grow, help people and make a difference in the world. The scholarship program Hubert h. Humphrey, is a great opportunity for...

Information and Advice for the Families of People Living with Hepatitis C

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Prevention
Treatment
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Family
Public Health
Infectious Diseases
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

Hepatitis C is a highly infectious blood-borne virus that affects the cells of the liver causing inflammation. Although many people with the virus may have no symptoms at all people can experience jaundice, depression, fatigue, skin...

Older Adults in Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorders: Service Utilisation, Patient Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes

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Scientific article
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Treatment
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Addiction

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Background

In western countries demographic changes are leading to an ageing society. Consequently, the number of older adults with alcohol use disorders (AUDs) will rise and the demand of treatment is likely to increase. However...