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Rasha Abi Hana

Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 14 April 2025
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Lee, EH., Yu, HJ. Effectiveness of nurse-initiated smoking cessation intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Subst Abuse Treat Prev Policy 20, 18 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13011-025-00648-8

Background
Smoking is one of the top causes of preventable death and is linked to many serious health problems, including cancer and chronic diseases. Nurses can play a big role in helping people quit smoking by offering support through counselling, education, and mental health care. These nurse-led programs have been shown to increase quit rates. Training nurses to deliver these programs is important, and reviewing past studies helps us understand what works best.

Methods
Researchers searched eight major health databases between March 27 and August 1, 2024, to find studies on nurse-led...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms Online Data Visualisation Tool

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 2 April 2025
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CSUCH’s data visualisation tool can be used to estimate substance use trends across the country. The data helps inform programs, practices, and research to protect communities, save lives, and improve the well-being of people in Canada.

 

Spotlight: Top 3 causes of death due to substance use in Canada 


More than 200 people died each day due to substance use (SU) in 2020 (the latest year for which data are available). That works out to 73,994 deaths that year. The average age of death due to SU was 45 years. Tobacco use caused 63% (46,366) of SU-related deaths, followed by alcohol at 23%...

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Rasha Abi Hana

The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 24 March 2025
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Adi Zuloff-Shani Ph.D. Psychedelics to the Rescue

Addiction and obesity share similar neurological pathways, both linked to compulsive behaviors and the brain's reward system. Research has highlighted the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes, to help manage both appetite and addictive cravings. These medications, such as semaglutide, may regulate addictive behaviors by influencing reward circuits in the brain. However, they come with potential side effects, and their long-term effects are still under investigation.

In addition, a new compound, 5-Methoxy-2-aminoindane (MEAI), is being researched for its...

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Rasha Abi Hana

Maternal cannabis use disorder and offspring behavioral outcomes: findings from a linked data cohort study

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 24 March 2025
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Abay Woday Tadesse, Berihun Assefa Dachew, Getinet Ayano, Kim Betts, Rosa Alati, Maternal cannabis use disorder and offspring behavioral outcomes: findings from a linked data cohort study, Psychiatry Research, Volume 346, 2025, 116404, ISSN 0165-1781, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2025.116404.

Few studies have looked into how cannabis use during pregnancy affects the development of disruptive behavioral disorders (DBDs) in children, often using small sample sizes and self-reported data. This study aimed to understand the link between maternal cannabis use disorder (CUD) during pregnancy and after childbirth, and the risk of DBDs in children. We used health data from New South Wales, Australia, for children born between 2003 and 2005. We compared children whose mothers had CUD to those whose mothers did not, and assessed the risk of DBDs in these children. Both CUD and DBDs were...

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Rasha Abi Hana

National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS) 2023: Data on Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Treatment Facilities

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 11 December 2024
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The National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) is a voluntary, annual survey that collects data from all active substance use and mental health treatment facilities across the United States, its territories, and Washington D.C. The annual report provides valuable insights into key operational characteristics of these treatment facilities, including the use of pharmacotherapies, availability of language assistance services, and the provision of suicide prevention assistance. This comprehensive survey helps to inform policymakers, researchers, and service providers on...

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Hala Najm

Examining the Role of Alcohol and Cannabis Use Patterns in Bystander Opportunity and Behavior for Sexual and Relationship Aggression

Shared by Hala Najm - 28 October 2024
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Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs

A study was conducted to examine how patterns of alcohol and cannabis use are associated with bystander intervention in situations involving the risk of sexual and relationship violence among college students. Researchers aimed to explore whether students' substance use influenced their awareness of risky situations (referred to as bystander opportunities) and their likelihood of taking action (bystander behaviors). Two key hypotheses guided this investigation: the first being that the frequency of bystander opportunities would vary depending on the students’ patterns of alcohol and cannabis...

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Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom

ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (24th Session): Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches

Shared by Kwadwo Adu Boakye-Yiadom - 25 September 2024
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ISSUP Nigeria presents the 24th session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Cannabis Use Disorder - Changing Trends and Treatment Approaches'.
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James Harvey

Call for Proposals: CHILD Implementation Grants Programme

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 9 July 2024
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James Harvey

UNODC World Drug Report 2024

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 1 July 2024
UNODC World Drug Report 2024
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A global reference on drug markets, trends and policy developments, the World Drug Report offers a wealth of data and analysis and in 2024 comprises several elements tailored to different audiences.
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James Harvey

The Colombo Plan Small Grants Award Programme

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 13 February 2024
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Rasha Abi Hana

Cannabis, Mental Health and Substance Use Health Summary Report

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 9 February 2024
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The Cannabis, Mental Health, and Substance Use Health: Research Knowledge Exchange Event Summary Report presents the findings and themes discussed at an event jointly hosted by CCSA (Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada. With funding from Health Canada, the two organizations supported approximately 70 research teams in exploring the potential benefits, harms, and risks of cannabis on substance use health and mental health. The event provided a platform for these research teams to share their project results, observations, and experiences...

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Rasha Abi Hana

SAMHSA: Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Behavioural Healthcare

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 16 December 2023
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SAMHSA report discusses the evidence supporting the effectiveness of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) as a comprehensive approach, as well as for the implementation and effectiveness of the individual components of SBIRT for different behavioural health conditions.

The report describes briefly the underlying research that has been conducted in the prevention and early intervention of risky alcohol, substance abuse and tobacco consumption, as well as commonly reported mental health problems, and describes existing studies/models for specific populations and...

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Rasha Abi Hana

The WHO ASSIST package for hazardous and harmful substance use

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 16 December 2023
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WHO

The ASSIST package, which consists of a brief questionnaire, a guide for health professionals on how to use the questionnaire in detecting and responding to substance use and also a self-help manual for cutting down or stopping substance use, is the result of more than 10-years work by WHO and an international group of researchers in the framework of the WHO ASSIST project. It is WHO’s response to the growing demand for guidance on how to best manage problems of substance use in non specialist health care settings. This approach, quick and easy to learn, useful for all substances including...

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James Harvey

Apply for In-Person Training at the Thessaloniki 2024 Global Event

Shared by James Harvey (ISSUP staff) - 28 November 2023
The 2024 Global Event will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece between 24th & 28th June, 2024. The event is organised by ISSUP and ISSUP Greece, INL, the Centers for the Prevention of Addictions, the Promotion of Psychosocial Health SEIRIOS and ICUDDR.  The event will take place in the historic center of Thessaloniki, on the premises of the ‘International Exhibition & Congress Centre of TIF-HELEXPO’ and surrounding conference rooms in museums and social institutions.
We are excited to announce that registration for the in-person training sessions at the Thessaloniki 2024 Global Event is now live!
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Rasha Abi Hana

2024 NIDA International Forum: Call for Research Poster Abstracts and Travel Award Requests

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 8 November 2023
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NIDA

Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests

Submission Deadline: January 14, 2024

Present your international drug use and addiction research during the 2024 NIDA International Forum, which will be held June 14–17, 2024, in Montreal, Canada. 

The NIDA International Program invites research poster abstract submissions and travel award applications from researchers around the world. Join for the Forum research symposium, interactive workshops, the poster session, and networking activities. 

 2024 FORUM SUBMISSION AND REGISTRATION SCHEDULE 

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Rasha Abi Hana

Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Stakeholder Toolkit Cannabis

Shared by Rasha Abi Hana - 6 September 2023
CCSA Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Toolkit
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Toolkit
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CCSA

Recent research has revealed an increase in child hospitalisations resulting from accidental cannabis poisoning in various regions of Canada. Toddlers find cannabis edibles enticing due to their resemblance to common treats like candies, chocolates, or baked goods. Incidents of cannabis poisoning predominantly occur within households. It is imperative to emphasise the potential harm cannabis products can pose to children and the necessity of secure storage.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) initiated a public awareness campaign through its social media platforms. We...

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Edie

Cannabis laws in Europe: questions and answers for policymaking

Shared by Edie - 2 July 2023
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Book
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EMCDDA

Introduction

This publication answers some of the more frequently asked questions raised in discussions about cannabis legislation. While the primary focus is on the use of cannabis for recreational purposes, relevant legislation for other uses, including medical and commercial cannabis-derived products such as cosmetics, wellness products and foods, is included in order to provide the necessary context for various policy initiatives.

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Edie

Webinar for Civil Society: The World Drug Report 2023

Shared by Edie - 29 June 2023
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19 July 2023
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The event is jointly organized by the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime (UNODC) Civil Society Unit and the Vienna NGO Committee on Drugs (VNGOC).
Ms Chloe Carpientier (Chief, UNODC Drugs Research Section) will present the main...

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Olivia Woodrow

Effects of smoked cannabis use on school adolescents

Shared by Olivia Woodrow - 6 June 2023
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12 July 2023
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ISSUP Chile presented a webinar on "Effects of the use of smoked cannabis in school adolescents".
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Cannabis: Reading List

Shared by Edie - 19 March 2023
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Of all illicit substances, cannabis stands out as the most extensively cultivated, trafficked, and misused. It has significant effects on the human body and mind, altering sensory perceptions, mood, cognitive abilities, motor coordination, and sense of self and time. In this reading list, you can find out more about cannabis and cannabis use. You can also visit the ISSUP network dedicated to the topic(link is external) for further reading materials and resources.

1) The alcohol and drug foundation have put together a factsheet on cannabis(link is external), which provides a definition, information about how it is used, the...

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