Addiction

The impact of childhood trauma and mental disorders among people with opioid dependence

Video and audio recordings

Tom Santo Jr presented at the NDARC Webinar Series on Thursday, 16 February 2023. How do childhood trauma and mental disorders affect health, treatment and social outcomes among people with opioid dependence? Research has found that people...

Current trends in overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia: Release of the 2023 report

27 April 2023

Online

This webinar will present new and most current data on trends in overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia, coinciding with the release of the 21st annual national report.

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Better Than Well- Recovery Programme to Support Students in England

News

The consequences of addiction to substances like drugs and alcohol, or engaging in certain behaviours like gambling, gaming, or sex, can be severe. Addiction is often a response to underlying trauma and social stressors, and continued use...

Analysis of the Media Image and Presentation of Direct and Hidden Advertising of Alcohol in Selected Czech Mass Communication Media. Study Protocol

Scientific article

16 January 2023

INTRODUCTION: The study protocol is focused on qualitative and quantitative analysis and reflection of the media image and presentation of direct and hidden alcohol advertising in the Czech mass media, with an emphasis on social network...

Psychoactive Prescription Drug Abuse: Selected Psychological Symptoms and Quality of Life in Addiction Treatment. Study Protocol

Scientific article

14 November 2022

BACKGROUND: The abuse of psychoactive prescription drugs has become increasingly common in the Czech Republic. These drugs include sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics (benzodiazepines and Z-hypnotics), and opioids. Patients with an addiction...

Bion’s Basic Assumption Groups in the Regimen Treatment of Addictions: Clinical Implications

Scientific article

15 November 2022

This article provides reflection on the potential application of Bion’s model of basic assumption groups in patients undergoing midterm inpatient addiction treatment. The clinical implications are discussed in terms of the usability of Bion...

The Amount of Excise Tax and its Effect on the Consumption of Alcohol and Cigarettes in European Countries

Scientific article

2 January 2023

BACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption are widespread practices that are legal and socially accepted in many societies. One of the common tools to reduce the consumption of these legal drugs is increasing prices. The prices for...

Cannabis Use, Cannabis Use Disorder, and Comorbid Psychiatric Illness

Scientific article

Abstract As attitudes toward cannabis, its legal status, and patterns of use continue to evolve, the landscape surrounding this substance is in a constant state of flux. Against this backdrop, this review aims to provide an up-to-date...

Ireland Chapter of IntNSA Educational Workshop

30 March 2023

Online

This is a free online educational workshop aimed at people who use drugs and/or alcohol problematically, nurses, researchers and all other heathcare workers who have an interest in the addictions field.

European Drugs Summer School 2023

26 June 2023

Lisbon

Portugal

This two week in-person Summer School (26th of June to 7th of July 2023) prepares professionals and students to meet the complex policy challenges that face Europe and the World in the field of drugs.