Alcohol Use Among Adults in Greece and Kazakhstan: Results from an Online Research
ISSUP Greece and ISSUP Kazakhstan cordially invite you to a presentation of the results from an online study on alcohol use among adults in Greece and Kazakhstan.
Addiction
Suicide and Substance Use Disorders: A Current Epidemic
Time: 12:00PM - 1:30PM Eastern Time
Psychologists are innovating to tackle substance use by building new alliances in treatment efforts
Recent data from the U.S. highlights a concerning rise in substance use and related harms. In 2022, over 109,000 drug overdose deaths were recorded—a 54% increase since 2019. The majority involved illicit fentanyl, often mixed with...
Unveiling ADHD's Complex Relationship with Substance Use and Young Adults
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often misunderstood and stigmatized, with 60-80% of individuals having additional mental health conditions. This overlap complicates ADHD management and is linked to increased substance use risks. Key factors include impulsivity and sensation seeking, self-medication for symptom relief, neurobiological differences in brain function, and co-occurring disorders like conduct and mood disorders.
California Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference – 2025
Calling all California Society of Addiction Medicine members!
Breaking the Myths: Trauma, Addiction & What Science Says About It
From Myths to Meaningful Action: Tools you can use today
Join our interactive webinar in which leading experts will break down myths submitted from around the world, combining science, lived-experience, and practical tools you can use!
Time: 15:00 - 16:00 CEST
Presenters:
Asia Ashraf, Greenfield Hospital of Psychiatry
Rocio Suarez Ordoñez, TSAFI
Substance Use Disorders: A Guide for the Primary Care Provider
This practical and up-to-date guide offers comprehensive support for primary care clinicians managing patients with substance use disorders. Covering a wide range of substances and clinical scenarios, the book is organized into four parts...
The role of specialist Addiction Nurses in alcohol treatment
A new study from the University of Dundee and University of Stirling highlights the impact of placing specialist Addiction Nurses (ANs) within primary care teams to support individuals with serious alcohol problems in disadvantaged...
The role of UK alcohol and drug (AOD) nurses in a changing workforce
Background: This article shares findings from a study that looked into how alcohol and other drugs (AOD) nurses in the UK view their current career opportunities and the challenges they face. It also explores how changes in health services...
2025 ISBRA-RSA Congress on Alcohol and Addictions
The primary goal of the Annual Scientific Meeting (“Meeting”) is to provide a forum for alcohol researchers – from all disciplines – to present their latest findings and to learn about new research developments in an environment that will provide interaction at both the professional and personal level.