All Resources for 'Public Health'

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

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Format
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...

ISSUP Kenya/USIU-Africa World Mental Health Day 2023 Webinar

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Format
ISSUP Webinar
Themes
Prevention
Partner Organisation

ISSUP Kenya and the United States International University - Africa co-hosted a webinar to mark World Mental Health Day 2023. The theme is 'Substance Use Prevention: A Responsive Strategy to Enhance Mental Health in Kenya'.

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

Publication Date
Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
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...

Eight Dimensions of Wellness

Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Recovery Support
Public Health
Mental Health
Partner Organisation

SAMHSA explains the concept of wellness, encompassing physical and mental health. This resource elaborates on the eight dimensions of wellness that cover various aspects of modern-day life, highlighting the interconnection between physical...

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...

Recovery: The Many Paths to Wellness (Chapter 5 from Facing Addiction in America)

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Format
Book
Themes
Recovery Support
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Public Health

The Many Paths to Wellness: Explore Chapter 5 in "Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health," which defines the concept of recovery from substance use disorders and reviews methods used by...

New Guidance on Alcohol

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Format
Guide
Themes
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

Publication Date
Format
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.