All Resources for 'Public Health'

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gambling in Europe

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Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Populations
Public Health
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted Europe‘s gambling market, reshaping consumer behaviour, market structure, and regulatory priorities. Restrictions on land-based venues and the cancellation of major sporting events accelerated a...

AddictologyIssue 4/2025

Alcohol Labelling: Czech Expert Perspectives and Recommendations

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION: Consumption of alcohol has significant influence on the physical and mental health of the Czech population. Nevertheless, public awareness of alcohol-related consequences in the Czech Republic remains inadequate. One potential...

AddictologyIssue 4/2025

INTERSECTION OF SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY IN RECOVERY

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Format
Opinion piece, commentary
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Faith-Based Strategies 
Prevention
Community-Based
Faith-Based
Treatment
Faith-Based
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Faith-Based

The reality that recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) can emerge through multiple pathways and not be linear, too, was powerfully demonstrated during the January Pathways to Progress Summit hosted by the 1:11 Project Africa at...

Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda: Workforce, Capacity & Global Development Pt.3

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Format
ISSUP Podcast
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Prevention
School-Based
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Psychoactive Substances
Populations
Family
Men
Theories and Science
Law Enforcement
Prisons / Corrections
In this third episode of Prevention Unpacked with Dr. Zili Sloboda, the focus shifts from science to the people who make prevention possible.

Network analysis of Internet Gaming Disorder IGD and Gaming Motivation GAMS

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Public Health
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION:

The global rise in online gaming has led to increased prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), now recognized by both the DSM-5 and ICD-11, albeit with differing diagnostic criteria. However, the relationships among IGD...

AddictologyIssue 3/2025

Psychological and Addiction-Related Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Society

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment Settings
Public Health
Telehealth
Mental Health
Telehealth and Remote Services

BACKGROUND:

The expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental healthcare presents significant opportunities and challenges. AI has the potential to fundamentally transform traditional healthcare practices, particularly in...

AddictologyIssue 3/2025

Exploring the Impacts of Helperseekers’ Knowledge, Belief, and Attitude on the Choice of Treatment for Substance Use Disorder

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery-Oriented Services
Addiction
Public Health
Partner Organisation

BACKGROUND:

Recently, Abia State—like many other states in Nigeria—has experienced a growing number of deaths related to substance use, leading to increased cases of substance use disorders and comorbidities. Family members and relatives...

AddictologyIssue 3/2025

“I Can’t Do It Without My Phone”: Nomophobia and Its Impact on Academic Performance – A Systematic Literature Review

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Addiction
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Public Health
Partner Organisation

INTRODUCTION:

Nomophobia, the fear of losing access to a mobile phone or the Internet, is becoming increasingly prevalent among students due to the rapid digitalization of society and can affect their ability to concentrate, the quality of...

AddictologyIssue 3/2025

Effectiveness of an mHealth Intervention to Help Parents Prevent Early-Onset Alcohol Involvement: Findings from a Pilot of a Randomized Waitlist Control Trial

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Scientific article
Themes
Prevention
Family-Based
Populations
Family
Children, Adolescents & Youth 
Theories and Science

A quarter of 11-year-old children in the USA have tried alcohol, typically provided by parents. Parents are the primary source of alcohol socialization for preteens, yet many are unaware of their influence and lack tools to discourage early...