Substance Use Disorder

Youth Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders

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70%–80% of adolescents with a substance use disorder also manifest comorbid psychopathology, known also as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. Co-occurring disorders are the presence of one or more comorbid psychiatric disorders in...

UNODC Training on the Nature, Prevention and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders with more than 60 Cambodian Policymakers

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More than 60 policy-makers participated at UNODC Workshop on the Nature, Prevention and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders for Policy Makers in Siem Reap, Cambodia from 12 to 14 June 2019. This high-level workshop was inaugurated by H.E Prof...

Policy makers and national stakeholders from relevant sectors at UNODC's training on the Nature, Prevention and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders in Siem Reap, Cambodia

Reducing Barriers to Trauma Inquiry in Substance Use Disorder Treatment – A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

Scientific article

29 May 2019

Abstract Background Despite the high rate of traumatic events in clients with substance use disorders, trauma exposure often remains undetected in a majority of treatment-seeking clients. Improving health professionals’ knowledge and skills...

UNODC Training on the Nature, Prevention and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders Organized jointly with SENDA in Chile

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30 policy makers attended the training event in Chile which was organized from 28-30 May 2019 in coordination with the National Service for the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Drug and Alcohol Consumption (SENDA) and with the support of...

Policy makers and national stakeholders from all relevant sectors at UNODC's training on the Nature, Prevention and Treatment of Drug Use Disorders

Global Research Mapping of Substance Use Disorder and Treatment 1971–2017: Implications for Priority Setting

Scientific article

17 May 2019

Abstract Background Globally, substance use disorders are prevalent and remain an intractable public health problem for health care systems. This study aims to provide a global picture of substance use disorders research. Methods The Web of...

Mindful Body Awareness Training as Part of Treatment for Substance Use Disorder

Scientific article

16 April 2019

Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT) is designed to teach interoceptive awareness and related skills for self-care and emotion regulation.

Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment in Patients with Substance Use Disorder

Scientific article

27 March 2019

Abstract Introduction and Aims Cognitive impairments in substance use disorder predict treatment outcome and are assumed to differ between substances. They often go undetected, thus the current study focuses on the prevalence of and...

ADGRL3 (LPHN3) Variants Predict Substance Use Disorder

Scientific article

29 January 2019

Abstract Genetic factors are strongly implicated in the susceptibility to develop externalizing syndromes such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, and substance use disorder...

A Cross-Journal Call for Papers- Substance Use, Misuse and Dependence: Prevention and Treatment

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Substance use and misuse affect people worldwide, of all ages and from all walks of life, resulting in a substantial burden of ill health and mortality, and presenting big challenges in prevention and treatment. PLOS Medicine is planning a...

Hazardous Alcohol Use among Patients with Schizophrenia and Depression

Scientific article

22 September 2017

Harmful alcohol use is known to increase the risk of alcohol dependence as well as physical conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cirrhosis. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common co-occurring disorder in people with...