Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders.
Treatment
Responding to stimulant use — developments in treatment
Objective: To better understand current developments in the treatment of stimulant use. Background: Stimulant drugs are second only to cannabis as the most widely used class of illicit drug globally, accounting for 68 million past-year...
Exploring treatment barriers on the use of crystal methamphetamine among young people in Zimbabwe
Substance misuse among young people is one of the most public concerns in global health. This study set out to explore treatment barriers among young people in Zimbabwe. Data was collected through interviews with 30 participants The study...
Botswana Situation on Substance Use Disorders: Efforts Towards Drug Demand Reduction
Join us on May 8, 2023 for an online event celebrating our first official year since launching ISSUP Botswana National Chapter on 29th April 2022.
Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit
Join the upcoming Rome Consensus 2.0 Summit taking place from 2-5 May, 2023. The Summit is a unique opportunity to gather and engage in discussions with leading experts, professionals, activists, and Red Cross and Red Crescent leaders in a participatory meeting designed based on participants' national and international experiences.
Improving alcohol management in primary health care in Mexico
Abstract Introduction Alcohol screening, brief advice and referral to treatment (SBIRT) in primary health care is an effective strategy to decrease alcohol consumption at population level. However, there is relatively scarce evidence...
Bion’s Basic Assumption Groups in the Regimen Treatment of Addictions: Clinical Implications
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...
UK Drug Strategy
The International Journal of Drug Policy has published a special collection of articles focusing on UK drug strategy. The collection includes: Introduction to special section on UK drug strategy Words matter: A commentary on the new UK drug...
Cannabis: Reading List
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...
Improving Outcomes in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (IOTOD) Conference
The 21st IOTOD live virtual conference is back for 2023, with an exciting 2-day educational agenda including interactive seminars, thought-provoking talks, satellite symposia, and expert-led panel discussions.
Who should attend?
Ideal for primary and secondary care clinicians looking to improve their confidence in managing opioid dependence, as well as those with an interest in the field.
HUMANITARIAN DRUG POLICY: The Rome Consensus 2.0 as a pragmatic tool of advocacy to implement universal health coverage
Join the discussion on the future of drug policy at the CND 66th event!
Thursday 16th March 9.00 - 9.50am (GMT +1 - Vienna)
Room M3 and online: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_V3Qbob6UTuiclypYAKSBFQ