Addiction

Temporal Interference Neurostimulation as a Novel Non-Invasive Approach for Addiction Treatment: Targeting the Nucleus Accumbens

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22 October 2025

Background. Substance use disorders (SUDs) remain a major global health burden. Neurostimulation has emerged as a promising treatment by directly altering brain circuits implicated in addictive behaviors, but current methods are limited in...

PREVALENCE OF ALCOHOL USE DISORDER AND ITS CLINICAL IMPACT IN BIPOLAR DISORDER: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

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22 October 2025

Introduction: Bipolar disorder is among the most disabling psychiatric conditions worldwide and is frequently complicated by comorbid substance use disorders. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is one of the most prevalent comorbidities, yet...

Slum primary school dropout in relation to Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse (ADSA): A Case of Murogi slums in Nakuru, Kenya

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21 October 2025

Background My observation is that the largest billboards in Kenya are liquor billboards explaining somewhat the rising consumption of alcohol in Kenya. This has burdened the nation with diseased parents who are raising children under the...

The Correlation Between Age With Drugs Abuse In Rehabilitation Center Of National Narcotics Board Lido 2019

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21 October 2025

The research is motivated by the results of a preliminary study at the Rehabilitation Center of National Narcotics Board Lido which shows the existence of drug abuse with a wide range of age groups at the age of 12-60 years and various...

Skill or Illusion? The Role of Cognitive Distortions in Gambling Disorder and Methamphetamine Use Among Athletes with Familial Gambling Backgrounds

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21 October 2025

Introduction Athletes with extensive sports knowledge may falsely believe that gambling outcomes can be predicted with skill. This cognitive distortion, combined with methamphetamine use and familial gambling exposure, increases the risk of...

Characteristics of Patients with Substance Use Disorder and Co-occuring Disorder Underwent Inpatient Rehabilitation at RSKO Jakarta from 2022 to 2024

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20 October 2025

Co-occurring disorder is a condition where substance use disorder accompanied by other mental health problem that occur simultaneously and mutually influence disease symptom, health outcomes and risk of relapse. Around 35% people age 18 and...

Clinical Outcomes and Healthcare Perspectives on Adolescent Kratom Use in the Czech Republic: A Study Protocol

Scientific article

ABSTRACT: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), a plant native to Southeast Asia, has gained global popularity due to both its dose-dependent stimulant and sedative effects. This has raised concerns, particularly around adolescent use, as regular...

The Impact of Drug Addiction on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Analysis

Scientific article

Drug addiction and its associated consequences, such as long-term dependence, bloodborne illnesses, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases, social isolation, and criminal activity, are gradually being recognised as serious issues that need to...

ASAM 57th Annual Conference

23 April 2026

San Diego

United States

The ASAM Annual Conference is the defining event in

8th Global Alcohol Policy Conference

8 April 2026

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

GAPC is the leading forum for the world’s alcohol policy makers, advocates, researchers, civil society activists and practitioners.

Building on the increasing interest for and recent alcohol policy developments in the country and the Latin American region, Brazil is the perfect host for GAPC 2026.

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