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The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes

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Poster
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Quality Assurance
Implementation Science
Professional Development
Theories and Science
Rehabilitation and Re-Entry Services

Abstract

Title: The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes
Authors: Ahmad Muneer, MSc, RN; Hessa Abdel Qader, MSc, RN
Affiliations: Maudsley Health, Al...

An Only Child versus a Child with a Sibling: Difference In Perfectionism and the Big Five Personality Traits

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Scientific article
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Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Public Health
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Declining fertility and rising numbers of only children necessitate understanding their specific characteristics. The main objective of the present research study is to map the area of sibling constellations. It focuses on...

AddictologyIssue 1/2025

Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Perspectives on Adolescent Kratom Use in the Czech Republic: A Study Protocol

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Scientific article
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New Psychoactive Substances
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Partner Organisation

ABSTRACT: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a plant native to Southeast Asia, has gained global popularity due to both its dose-dependent stimulant and sedative effects. This has raised concerns, particularly around adolescent use, as regular...

AddictologyIssue 1/2025

Annual Drug Report

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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Women
Law Enforcement
Border Control

                                                                                               Summary

Drug addiction is a complex and multidimensional social problem. Drug-addicted families never fully recover from the anxiety and...

Harm Reduction Framework: Intervention Strategy for Substance Use Disorders

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family

The purpose of this article is to outline an intervention strategy for substance use disorders using Harm Reduction as a framework. This paper provides guidelines for the reader on Harm Reduction, Principles of Harm Reduction, and how to...

The Association Between Substance Use Prevalence and Youth Mortality: A Comparative Study of Selected EU Countries

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Scientific article
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Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Psychoactive substance use constitutes a significant determinant of morbidity and mortality among adolescent and emerging adult populations across European Union member states. This study aims to examine associations between...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024

The Impact of Drug Addiction on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis

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Scientific article
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Opioids
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Refugees
Partner Organisation

Drug addiction and its associated consequences, such as long-term dependence, bloodborne illnesses, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, social isolation, and criminal activity, are gradually being recognised as serious issues that need to...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024

Trends in Substance Use Among Young People in the EU: A Secondary Analysis of Available Data

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Scientific article
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Populations
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Substance use among adolescents in the European Union constitutes a significant public health challenge. Particularly concerning are the early onset of use, patterns of polydrug consumption, and the emergence of novel...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024

Big Five Personality Traits of Adolescents aged 11–19 Years from the Czech and Slovak Republics: Age, Sex and Nationality Specifications

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Scientific article
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Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Partner Organisation

The article explores basic personality characteristics in accordance with the Big Five inventory; it concerns the age category of adolescence, i.e. the ages 11–19. Particular attention is paid to the variables of age, sex, and nationality...

AddictologyIssue 4/2024

Webinar Reflection: Reimagining Prevention, The Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence

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Report
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Public Health
Theories and Science
Telehealth
Mental Health
Emergency Resources
Telehealth and Remote Services
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ISSUP, in partnership with the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR), recently hosted an engaging and forward-looking webinar titled “Reimagining Prevention: The Role of Generative Artificial...