trauma

Trauma and Substance Use

Video and audio recordings

This webinar provided information about the nature of trauma (including post-traumatic stress disorder) and its effects. As well as discussing the link between trauma and the use of alcohol and other drugs (including methamphetamine).

Consultation on "Addressing Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in Humanitarian and Relief Settings"

News

The UNODC Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) in coordination with WHO and UNHCR is planning a consultation process to develop a technical guidance tool to address substance use and substance use disorders, as well as...

Webinar: Trauma and Substance Use

21 April 2020

Webinar

This webinar will provide information about

Trauma Informed Care for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Practice

Website

Trauma, especially during childhood, can negatively impact the way our brains develop. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events experienced before reaching the age of 18, including but not limited to abuse or...

Energy Psychology Techniques for Reducing Trauma & Addiction

13 May 2020

Webinar

Energy psychology techniques have shown continuous efficacy in reducing

2nd International Conference on Trauma and Addiction: Integrated Approaches to Attachment, Relationships, and Family Issues

16 January 2020

Scottsdale

United States

This International Conference on

Webinar: Treating Co-Occurring Trauma and Addiction

27 February 2019

Webinar

This webinar will review the key factors necessary for effectively treating co-occurring

Webinar - Overlapping Issues: Domestic & Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Trauma & Substance Use

12 December 2018

Webinar

There are often many risk factors associated with the development of a substance use disorder. It is essential to understand and appreciate the interaction between all contributing factors. In this free webinar, organised by NAADAC, Julie Owens, a Certified Domestic Violence Counsellor, will discuss the overlapping vulnerabilities.

Mental, Neurological, and Substance Use Problems among Refugees in Primary Health Care

Scientific article

24 November 2014

Abstract Background Population-based epidemiological research has established that refugees in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are at increased risk for a range of mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) problems. Improved...

SAMHSA Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit

Book

25 January 2016

This toolkit offers strategies to health care providers, communities, and local governments for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths. Access reports for community members, prescribers...