All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD) - Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): July - December

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Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Men
Women

Here you can find the latest release of the International Journal of Addiction Research (RIIAD). Revista Internacional de Investigación en Adicciones (RIIAD) is a forum of Centros de Integración Juvenil hopes, aimed to promote the...

Cost of Substance Use on the Economic Productivity of Canadians – Findings at a Glance

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Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
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Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Public Health
Policy
Partner Organisation

In 2020, the Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms (CSUCH) data reported that substance use resulted in a loss of $22.4 billion in productivity. This represents 45.6% of the overall cost and harms of substance use, which amounted to $49.1...

Who Helps The Helper? A Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals

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ISSUP Webinar
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Psychoactive Substances
Quality Assurance
Mental Health
ISSUP Kenya is pleased to present its webinar on Skills Transfer Program for Behavioural and Substance Use Professionals. Gain insights from clinical practice, mentorship, and supervision programs that equip novice mental health professionals with practical skills.

Development of an addiction recovery patient-reported outcome measure: Response to Addiction Recovery (R2AR)

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Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Quality Assurance

Background:

Recovery, a primary goal of addiction treatment, goes beyond abstinence. It encompasses various aspects that differ among individuals, making it challenging to measure. Traditional assessments in addiction care have focused on...

Health & Wellness in Recovery: Programs & Topics

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Format
Guide
Themes
Recovery Support
Populations
Family
Public Health
Mental Health

The American Addictions Centers provide insights into how a healthy diet and exercise can enhance overall health and recovery. This resource offers an overview of the root of addiction and how to overcome it through healthy life habits...

New Guidance on Alcohol

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Guide
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Populations
Family
Public Health
Partner Organisation

"Drink Less, Live More" is the message of a new advertising campaign launched by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) to promote Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health. Starting in early October, the digital campaign...

Thailand: Moving from punishment to treatment of people who use drugs

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News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Populations
Family
Public Health
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
Responding to Drug-Related Offending 
Health & Justice Responses 
Justice and Diversion
People who use drugs in Thailand are receiving more help to reduce the harm caused by their habit thanks to a change in formerly punitive drug laws and support from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

4th National Youth Convention (Impacts & Prevention of Substance Use Among Youth Anti-Drug Poster Competition & Cultural Show) Organized by ISSUP Pakistan in Collaboration with Quaid-E-Azam University, on 6th July, 2023 at Islamabad-Pakistan

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Format
News
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Quality Assurance

4th NATIONAL YOUTH CONVENTION
(IMPACTS & PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE USE AMONG YOUTH Anti-Drug Poster Competition & Cultural Show)

Organized by ISSUP PAKISTAN in Collaboration with QUAID-E-AZAM UNIVERSITY, on 6th July 2023 at ISLAMABAD...