Conferenza ICUDDR: invito a presentare proposte
L'International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) sta sollecitando proposte per presentazioni alla sua 4a Conferenza annuale.
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Managing Alcohol-Related Attendances in Emergency Care: Can Diversion to Bespoke Services Lessen the Burden?
Abstract
Acute alcohol intoxication (AAI) has a long history of burdening emergency care services. Healthcare systems around the world have explored a variety of different services that divert AAI away from EDs to better manage their...
Podcast Addiction Journal - Gennaio 2019
The Addiction Journal Podcast accompagna l'ascoltatore attraverso il contenuto dell'edizione di gennaio della rivista, seleziona e discute alcuni dei punti salienti e include interviste, che sono state condotte con alcuni degli autori.
Monitoraggio del futuro: registrazione in teleconferenza
La dott.ssa Nora Volkow, direttrice del NIDA, discute i risultati del sondaggio Monitoring the Future 2018 durante una teleconferenza che si è svolta il 17 dicembre 2018.
Monitoring the Future tiene traccia delle tendenze del consumo di...
Risk Factors for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Recent studies carried out by researchers from Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University have examined characteristics linked with the heightened risk NAS.
The researchers found that boys are more likely to receive a diagnosis of...
Conditional Probabilities of Substance Use Disorders and Associated Risk Factors
Highlights
Pre-existing mental disorders increases the risk of developing SUD.
Dopamine Neurons Projecting to Medial Shell of the Nucleus Accumbens Drive Heroin Reinforcement
Abstract
The dopamine (DA) hypothesis posits the increase of mesolimbic dopamine levels as a defining commonality of addictive drugs, initially causing reinforcement, eventually leading to compulsive consumption. While much experimental...
Sex-Dependent Effects of in Utero Cannabinoid Exposure on Cortical Function
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Cannabinoids can cross the placenta, thus may interfere with fetal endocannabinoid signaling during neurodevelopment, causing long-lasting deficits. Despite increasing reports of cannabis consumption during pregnancy, the...
Uso di cannabis e rischio di schizofrenia: uno studio di randomizzazione mendeliana
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L'uso di cannabis è associato osservazionalmente ad un aumentato rischio di schizofrenia, ma non è noto se la relazione sia causale. Utilizzando un approccio genetico, abbiamo preso 10 varianti genetiche indipendenti...
Corsi di Laurea in Scienze della Prevenzione
La Society for Prevention Research ha compilato un elenco di programmi di laurea in Scienze della Prevenzione.
Access to Care for People with Alcohol Use Disorder in France
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Introduction: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health concern worldwide. In France, only 10% of people with AUD (PWAUD) receive medical care. General practitioners (GP) are one of the main entry points for AUD care...
Adfam Survey: State of the Family Support Sector
Adfam is running an important survey to examine the state of drug and alcohol family support sector and provide important data for Adfam’s advocacy and influencing work.
Effectiveness Bank Analysis. REVISED: Strong Therapeutic Relationships Help Clients Get Where They Want to Be
Comprehensive review for the American Psychological Association concludes that the working relationship between clients and counsellors/therapists is one of the largest and most consistent determinants of outcomes. Includes practice...
Effectiveness Bank Analysis: ‘Therapist Know Thyself’
‘Therapist know thyself’ is the Socratic injunction strongly suggested by findings amalgamated for the American Psychological Association. Across all relevant studies, counsellors and therapists with the self-awareness and abilities to...
NIDA's International Program Director and Humphrey Fellows Gather in Nairobi
NIDA's International Program Director Steven W. Gust, Ph.D., moderated a session on research and training during a session at the Fourth Annual Meeting of the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP). The African Union...
Engaging Youth Towards Peace: 2nd Opening Seminar at University of Education Student's Society Support in Lahore, Pakistan
The Drug Free Pakistan Foundation (DFPF) successfully organized 'Engaging Youth towards Peace: 2nd Opening Seminar at the University of Education Student's Society Support in Lahore, Pakistan at the University of Education. More than 250...
Prima conferenza di valutazione del Pakistan e workshop EvalFCV a Islamabad il 3 gennaio 2019
Orgogliosi di lavorare con la Pakistan Evaluation Association - PEA - PEA Creator and Vice President Asia Pacific Evaluation Association - APEA Hur Hassnain per lanciare finalmente la prima pakistana di valutazione con la collaborazione del...
Overcoming Clinician and Parent Ambivalence: General Practitioners' Support of Children of Parents with Physical or Mental Illness and/or Substance Abuse
Children who are next of kin to parents with physical or mental illness and/or substance abuse need access to mental health support and several cost-effective interventions are available. Because most parents in the target group often...
Frequency of Use Among Middle and High School Student Tobacco Product Users
Summary
What is already known about this topic?
Most tobacco product use begins during adolescence or young adulthood, increasing the risk for lifelong nicotine addiction and adverse health effects.
What is added by this report?
During...
Adversity, Cannabis Use and Psychotic Experiences
Abstract
Background
There is robust evidence that childhood adversity is associated with an increased risk of psychosis. There is, however, little research on intervening factors that might increase or decrease risk following childhood...