Treatment Settings

Various treatment formats, either in a live-in facility or through regular visits to a clinic, are designed for ongoing support, to help maintain recovery, and to prevent relapse.

Relapse after Inpatient Substance Use Treatment

Scientific article

11 November 2018

Abstract Aims The main aim was to investigate the relative roles of mental distress and intrinsic motivation for relapse after inpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, while adjusting for demographics and treatment variables...

Alcohol Misuse and Outpatient Follow-Up after Hospital Discharge

Scientific article

4 December 2018

Abstract Purpose Patients with alcohol misuse are less likely to receive preventive health services but more likely to utilize emergency health services. However, the association between alcohol misuse and outpatient follow-up after...

Nonmedical Use of Stimulants Is Associated With Riskier Sexual Practices and Other Forms of Impulsivity

Scientific article

1 November 2018

Abstract: Background: This study sought to examine the occurrence of the nonmedical use of prescription stimulants (amphetamines and methylphenidate) in a university sample and their associated physical and mental health correlates...

Frequency and Associated Risk Factors of Non-Fatal Overdose Reported by Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder

Scientific article

14 December 2018

Abstract Background Little is known about opioid overdose or naloxone access among pregnant women. Objectives The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of non-fatal overdose, risk factors for overdose, and naloxone...

Importance of Working with the Holy See and Other Faith-Based Groups

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U.S. Embassy to the Holy See (Vatican)

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Good Personal Relationships Strongly Linked to Good Therapy Outcomes

Scientific article

22 December 2018

Findings amalgamated for the American Psychological Association indicate that patient progress is strongly related to the strength of the personal (‘real’) relationship between client and therapist - more strongly than the working...

ISSUP Conference Report Submitted by Ahmad Shah from Pakistan

Book

22 December 2018

Joint NACADA, ISSUP and African Union Drug Demand Reduction Conference and Training Workshop (Thinking Globally Acting Locally) 10 –14 December, 2018 in Nairobi, Kenya Submitted by: Mr. Ahmad Shah Country: Pakistan Course: Global Youth...

Workshop on Crisis Interventions for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Professionals

News

This workshop was conducted at Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning. The objective of this workshop was to give basic understanding about crisis and crisis interventions. In this experiential session we were able to teach mental health...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Strong Therapeutic Relationships Help Clients Get Where They Want to Be

Scientific article

19 December 2018

Comprehensive review for the American Psychological Association concludes that the working relationship between clients and their counsellors or therapists is one of the largest and most consistent determinants of outcomes. Practice...

Effectiveness Bank Analysis: Evidence That Affirming the Client Promotes Recovery

Scientific article

18 December 2018

Findings amalgamated for the American Psychological Association show that across psychotherapy studies, outcomes improve the more therapists consistently demonstrate warmth and high regard for their clients - given the stigma and low regard...