Webinar: ISSUP Ukraine - Clinical Aspects of Substance Use Disorders
On Thursday, July 2, 2020 ISSUP Ukraine presented a webinar on Clinical Aspects of Substance Use Disorders. The webinar was presented in Ukrainian and Russian.
Addiction
Mental Health and Smoking Cessation
Smoking rates among people with a mental health condition are significantly higher than in the general population. Research has also found that individuals with mental health issues who smoke are more likely to smoke heavily and extract...
Informe Sobre La Sociedad Civil Y El Abordaje De Las Adicciones En El Contexto Del Covid-19
Herramientas, estrategias y dispositivos desarrollados por las Ong’s miembros de FONGA con el objetivo de garantizar la continuidad de la atención psicosocial y educativa en el contexto del COVID-19. OBJETIVO El presente proyecto se plantea...
Words Matter - Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction
This page offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-frst language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.
Webinar: ISSUP Ukraine - Clinical Aspects of Substance Use Disorders
ISSUP Ukraine is pleased to invite you to attend a webinar on Clinical Aspects of Substance Use Disorders. The webinar is scheduled to be presented on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (Ukraine time). The webinar will be presented in Ukrainian and Russian.
WHO Management of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcohol withdrawal can be uncomfortable and occasionally life threatening. Pharmacological management of alcohol withdrawal is an essential component of alcohol dependence. Benzodiazepines (BZDs), nonsedating anticonvulsants and...
World Drug Day
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as 'World Drug Day', is celebrated annually on 26 June. The theme of World Drug Day 2020 is "Better Knowledge for Better Care." The field of addressing the drug...
Overview of University-based Academic Programmes in Addiction Studies in Africa
Abstract Aim: The aim was to map and describe the university-based addiction studies programs in Africa, as part of continuing international research. Methods: The study was conducted in 2016–2017. The first phase was based on Google and...
COVID-19: Online and Remote Resources for Addiction Support
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has put together information on the potential implications of this pandemic on those who struggle with substance use disorder. The social distancing that is required during this COVID-19 outbreak has put...
Twitter Chat on Opioid Use Disorder and Nutrition
ICUDDR invites you to join this twitter chat on Opioid Use Disorder and Nutrition with expert panellists Khary Rigg, Ph.D. and Melody Chavez, MPH, RDN, LDN
