The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
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Dinner for ISSUP Members in Pakistan/Participants of 4 Days UTC Workshop
Mr. Bashir Ahmad Naz, President ISSUP Pakistan, hosted a dinner in Rachna Hotel, Gujranwala for participants of a 4 days UTC workshop organized by the Mian Afzal Trust Hospital (MATH), Gujranwala Pakistan and the ISSUP Pakistan Chapter. Mr...
UNODC realiza capacitación sobre el uso de sustancias psicoactivas para formuladores de políticas
La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el Delito (UNODC) llevó a cabo entre 22 y 24 octubre 2019, en Brasilia, un entrenamiento sobre la naturaleza, prevención y tratamiento de los trastornos relacionados con las drogas. El...
Intelligence in Young Adulthood and Alcohol Use Disorders in a Prospective Cohort Study of Danish Men: The Role of Psychiatric Disorders and Parental Psychiatric History
Abstract Objectives: The aims were to estimate the association between intelligence measured in young adulthood and risk of alcohol use disorders (AUD) in men and to investigate the potential modification of this association by psychiatric...
Using the CONSORT Statement to Evaluate the Completeness of Reporting of Addiction Randomised Trials: A Cross-Sectional Review
Abstract Objectives: Evaluate the completeness of reporting of addiction randomised controlled trials (RCTs) using the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement. Setting: Not applicable. Participants: RCTs identified...
Drug Use Series from the Lancet Journals
Executive Summary The drug use landscape is dynamic and changing. Changes in public attitudes and laws towards drug use have occurred in an increasing number of countries. Global drug production and consumption are increasing as are the...
Alcohol Use Disorder Series from the Lancet Journals
Executive Summary Alcohol use disorders are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and of immense importance to all mental health professionals. This new Series puts heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder in clinical and...
International Conference on Addiction, Psychiatry and Mental Health
Coalesce Research Group is delighted to invite you to our International Conference on Addiction, Psychiatry and Mental Health on November 11-12, 2019 at Mercure Roma West, Rome, Italy.
The theme of the event is “Novel approaches and Developments in Addiction Research and Psychiatry”.
9th International Workshop on HIV Persistence, Reservoirs and Eradication Strategies Conference
The 9th International Workshop on HIV Persistence during Therapy will be held in Miami, from December 10-13, 2019.
This is the only scientific event tackling the topics of HIV Persistence, HIV Reservoirs and HIV Cure that attracts, every 2 years, VIPs and young investigators. Its quality increases at each edition, with more and more fresh data not yet shown elsewhere nor published.
Inaugural Ceremony of 4 Days Training Workshop of UTC 4 & 7 Organized by MATH & ISSUP Pakistan
The inaugural ceremony of a 4 days training workshop of UTC 4 & 7 was held on 24th October, 2019 at the Mian Afzal Trust Hospital, Gujranwala, Pakistan which was organized by Mian Afzal Trust Hospital, (MATH) Gujranwala Pakistan in...
UNODC Training for Uruguayan Policymakers on the Nature, Prevention and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders
A policy maker training on the nature, prevention and treatment of drug use disorders was organized for 50 participants in coordination with the National Board of Drugs (Uruguay), the UNODC Country Office in Peru and Ecuador, and the UNODC...