All Resources for 'Medical, Clinical & Healthcare Services'

MEET-UP EVENT - CONNECT & PROTECT NETWORK ACTIVITY, INTRODUCING ISSUP VIETNAM

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Community update
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Prevention
School-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings

Hanoi, March 28, 2025 — In a significant step forward for the field of substance use prevention and care in Vietnam, the WECARE Center and the Center for Training and Research on Substance Abuse – HIV (CREATA-H) co-hosted a national...

HEALING BEYOND SOBRIETY

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Community update
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Faith-Based Strategies 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Treatment
Faith-Based
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Faith-Based

Recovery is more than achieving sobriety – it is about building resilience for lifelong wellness. While traditional addiction treatment focuses on abstinence, true recovery requires comprehensive post-treatment support that addresses mental...

Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

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Reading List
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Prevention
Community-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Recovery-Oriented Services
Psychoactive Substances
Best Practice Guidelines
Professional Development
Reading List
As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research. 

Epidemiology of Substance Abuse Among the Youths in Makueni County, Kenya

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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

This study explored the prevalence and contributing factors of substance abuse among youths in Makueni County, Kenya. Using a mixed-method approach, data was collected from 384 participants across eight urban centres. Findings showed that...

Use of Health Services by Residents at a Seniors-only Living Facility

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Indigenous Populations, Older Adults and Refugees.
Refugees
Public Health

The objective of the study was to compare the use of medical and dental services by seniors residing at a seniors-only living facility and in the general community. It was a quantitative study, among 50 residents of the living facility and...

The role of specialist Addiction Nurses in alcohol treatment

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Website
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Family
Public Health

A new study from the University of Dundee and University of Stirling highlights the impact of placing specialist Addiction Nurses (ANs) within primary care teams to support individuals with serious alcohol problems in disadvantaged...

Substance Use Disorders: A Guide for the Primary Care Provider

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Book
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Women
Public Health

This practical and up-to-date guide offers comprehensive support for primary care clinicians managing patients with substance use disorders. Covering a wide range of substances and clinical scenarios, the book is organized into four parts...