Substance Use Disorder

Dispelling Myths about Smoking, Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders and Recovery

19 February 2019

Ypsilanti

Adults with mental illness, including substance use disorder (SUD,) are at risk of dying 25 years earlier than the general population. The major contributor to this premature mortality is smoking-related disease. While cigarette smoking has trended downward in recent years, it is still highly prevalent in adults with mental health and/or substance use disorder (MH/SUD).

Cognitive and Mindfulness‐Based Therapy for Adolescents with Co‐Occurring Post‐Traumatic Stress and Substance Use Disorder

Scientific article

19 February 2018

Early life experiences of trauma are known to significantly increase the risk of substance use in adolescence and adulthood. It has been suggested that individuals may use alcohol or drugs as a means of temporarily relieving themselves from...

Conditional Probabilities of Substance Use Disorders and Associated Risk Factors

Scientific article

1 January 2019

Highlights Pre-existing mental disorders increases the risk of developing SUD. Prior SUD increases the risk of transitioning from use to use disorder. Highest rates of transition to SUD occurred among stimulant and opioid users. Mood and...

Why Do Those With Long-Term Substance Use Disorders Stop Abusing Substances?

Scientific article

1 December 2018

Many people successfully recover from substance use disorders. Understanding the factors that contribute towards people deciding to stop using substances can help guide treatment and design interventions. A recent study has explored the...

Webinar - Overlapping Issues: Domestic & Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Trauma & Substance Use

12 December 2018

Webinar

There are often many risk factors associated with the development of a substance use disorder. It is essential to understand and appreciate the interaction between all contributing factors. In this free webinar, organised by NAADAC, Julie Owens, a Certified Domestic Violence Counsellor, will discuss the overlapping vulnerabilities.

NIDA-NIAAA 2018 Mini-Convention: Frontiers in Addiction Research

2 November 2018

San Diego

United States

The National Institute on

Barriers to Addiction Treatment among Formerly Incarcerated Adults with Substance Use Disorders

Scientific article

21 August 2018

Abstract Background Addiction treatment improves substance use and criminal recidivism outcomes among justice-involved individuals with substance use disorders, but is underutilized. Although information exists regarding barriers to...

June Student Membership Update

News

In our third Student Membership Update we have sourced some funding and research opportunities, and events that we are sure will be of interest. One great way to be more active in this field is to join ISSUP as a member and to contribute to...

Clinical Overview of the Recovery Experience (CORE)

15 June 2018

Amelia Island, Florida

United States

The C4

Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Outpatient Treatment Completion

Scientific article

1 April 2016

A study exploring the completion of outpatient substance use disorder treatment has highlighted racial and ethnic health disparities. The research team utilised a sample of 416,224 outpatient discharges in the study which found people of...