Family

Adolescents with substance use problems in outpatient treatment: a one-year prospective follow-up study focusing on mental health and gender differences

Scientific article

15 July 2022

Background Although several studies have found a high incidence of coexisting mental health problems among adolescents with substance use problems, follow-up studies addressing how these conditions change over time are rare. The study will...

Listen First - Supporting children and youth to grow healthy, happy, and safe!

ISSUP Webinar

12 August 2022

Join us to celebrate International Youth Day 2022. Hear an update on the 'Listen First' initiative, with a contribution from a youth member on their experience of using Listen First resources.

Listen First - Supporting children and youth to grow healthy, happy, and safe!

12 August 2022

Prague

Czechia

Join us to celebrate International Youth Day 2022. Hear an update on the 'Listen First' initiative, with a contribution from a youth member on their experience of using Listen First resources.

Bridging the gap between professionals working with problematic substance use and intimate partner violence: The MARISSA Project - Gudrun Sif Fridriksdottir, Day 4, 11:00-12:30

ISSUP Event

15 May 2022

Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Bridging the gap between professionals working with problematic substance use and intimate partner...

Characterization of family violence of substance user patients (presented at CIJ in 2020) - Dr Carmen Fernández Cáceres , Day 4, 11:00-12:30

ISSUP Event

15 May 2022

Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Characterization of family violence of substance user patients (presented at CIJ in 2020) - Dr Carmen...

Innovative approach for smartphone applications to share trustworthy information on parenting and family skills – the scaling of Children Immunization App (CIMA) in Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa - Dr. Ziad El-Khatib, Day 4, 11:00-12:30

ISSUP Event

15 May 2022

Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May, 2022 Presentation: Innovative approach for smartphone applications to share trustworthy information on parenting and family...

Connections are Key: Unlocking the heart of relationship based practice - Rowan Anderson, Day 4, 11:00-12:30

ISSUP Event

15 May 2022

Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online on 15th May,2022

NRC Studies on Stigma and Family, Day 1, Track 2, 15:30-17:00

ISSUP Event

12 June 2022

Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, in-person on 12th May,2022

A qualitative study exploring how young people perceive and experience substance use services in British Columbia, Canada

Scientific article

28 May 2022

Background Substance use among youth (ages 12–24) is troublesome given the increasing risk of harms associated. Even more so, substance use services are largely under utilised among youth, most only accessing support when in crisis. Few...

Women in Recovery Specialty Online Training Series: Come On Get Happy: Women, Recovery, and Happiness

20 May 2022

Online

Friday, May 20, 2022 @ 12:00-1:30pm ET (11CT/10MT/9PT)

Description

Everyone in recovery wants to discover the techniques to enhance their life’s purpose, well-being, and ability to thrive, but women have a unique journey to elevate their happiness. This presentation will look at the science of happiness, as well as offer a dozen strategies to enhance your life and your happiness quotient.