All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

A Randomized, Open Label Trial of Methadone Continuation versus Forced Withdrawal in a Combined US Prison and Jail: Findings at 12 Months Post-Release

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Public Health
Policy
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
Research carried out in in North America has found that offering continued methadone maintenance to those entering the prison system can have positive outcomes.

Annual Total Binge Drinks Consumed by U.S. Adults, 2015

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Populations
Men
Women
Public Health

Introduction

Binge drinking (four or more drinks for women, five or more drinks for men on an occasion) accounts for more than half of the 88,000 U.S. deaths resulting from excessive drinking annually. Adult binge drinkers do so frequently...

Cost‐Effectiveness of Alternative Smoking Cessation Scenarios in Spain

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Policy

Abstract

Aims

To assess the cost‐effectiveness of alternative smoking cessation scenarios from the perspective of the Spanish National Health Service (NHS).

Design

We used the European study on Quantifying Utility of Investment in...

Characteristics of and Precipitating Circumstances Surrounding Suicide among Persons Aged 10–17 Years

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Populations
Family
Mental Health

Summary

What is already known about this topic?

Suicide is a major public health problem. It is the third leading cause of death among U.S. persons aged 10–17 years. In Utah, the rate of suicide among persons aged 10–17 years has...

A New Approach to Formulating and Appraising Drug Policy

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Scientific article
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Policy
Regulatory Control of Substances

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Background

Drug policy, whether for legal or illegal substances, is a controversial field that encompasses many complex issues. Policies can have effects on a myriad of outcomes and stakeholders differ in the outcomes they...

A Web-Based Toolkit to Provide Evidence-Based Resources about Crystal Methamphetamine for the Australian Community

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Scientific article
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Prevention
Populations
Family
Public Health

ABSTRACT

Background: The use of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and the associated harms for individuals, families, and communities across Australia has been the subject of growing concern in recent years. The provision of easily accessible...

The Restriction of Hours, Sales and Liquors: Lima 2010-17: Traffic Accidents (TA) and other Violent Deaths

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Scientific article
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Populations
Men
Public Health
Policy

Abstract

Objective: Determine the relationship between the hours of sale of spirits "Safe Time" and those killed by traffic accidents (TA).

Material and Methods: Descriptive research based on the monthly report made by the Metropolitan...

Differences between Psychotic Disorders with Concurrent Cannabis Use and Cannabis-Induced Psychoses

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Scientific article
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Family
Mental Health

Abstract

Background: The fact that Cannabis use can lead to psychotic symptoms has been recognized years ago. Moreover, when the patient is using cannabis, the distinction between a primary psychotic disorder and a cannabis-induced...