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. 

Join Us in Strengthening Substance Use Prevention Through Rotary

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Rotary International supports various Rotary Action Groups (RAGs), including the Rotary Action Group for Addiction Prevention (RAG AP). However, RAGs cannot directly approach clubs and must rely on District Governors and Service Chairs, a process that has proven ineffective. As a result, many Rotarians engaged in substance use prevention may not even be aware that RAG AP exists.
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Motivational Interviewing: A Pathway to Partnership in Care

Opinion piece, commentary
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) has long been a personal favourite amongst intervention modalities. Much of the work my teams and I have done in the Addiction Psychiatry Division at the University of Cape Town has been anchored in MI’s core...

Anti-Stigma Network: Developing inclusion - substance use related stigma across general practise

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What positive steps can we make to ensure that stigmatisation within a GP setting is reduced for people who use drugs and alcohol? A person-centred approach, appropriate language and addressing implicit bias could be key. Hear from three healthcare providers across the UK and Ireland who share their experiences and tips for best practice.

Time: 12:30PM - 2PM UK Time

Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs

Opinion piece, commentary
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Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a...