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Canadian Guidelines on Alcohol Use Disorder Among Older Adults
Open Access article: Abstract Background Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is an increasingly common, under-recognized, and under-treated health concern in older adults. Its prevalence is expected to reach unprecedented levels as the Canadian...
NAADAC Advancing Awareness in LGBTQ Care Series
Advancing Awareness in LGBTQ Care, Part I: History of Specialized Treatment for LGTBQ+ Clients Friday, June 18, 2021 @ 12:00-2:00pm ET Earn 2 CEs Register Now Advancing Awareness in LGBTQ Care, Part II: LGBTQ Youth, Community & Alcohol...
Wellness and Recovery in the Addiction Profession Part Five: Mindfulness with Clients - Sitting with Discomfort
Description:
Many of our clients react to strong emotions by trying to get rid of them through the use of substances. Mindfulness can help clients manage uncomfortable feelings and avoid impulsive reactions or acting out.
Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal & Addiction
This infographic shows the different types of medications prescribed for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction. Medications for opioid addiction, overdose, and withdrawal work in various ways. Opioid Receptor Agonist: Medications...
Natural Recovery by the Liver and Other Organs After Chronic Alcohol Use
ABSTRACT Chronic, heavy alcohol consumption disrupts normal organ function and causes structural damage in virtually every tissue of the body. Current diagnostic terminology states that a person who drinks alcohol excessively has alcohol...
Virtual Twelve Step Meeting Attendance During the COVID-19 Period A Study of Members of Narcotics Anonymous
Abstract Objectives: Face-to-face meetings are key components of Twelve Step (TS) fellowships’ support of members’ abstinence. Home confinement during COVID-19 made this less feasible. Our objective was to ascertain whether a transition to...
Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Patients suffering from Substance Use Disorder
ISSUP Pakistan would like to present their Webinar on the topic of Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Patients suffering from Substance Use Disorder.
Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Patients suffering from Substance Use Disorder
ISSUP Pakistan would like to invite you to their upcoming Webinar on the topic of Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders in Patients suffering from Substance Use Disorder.
Call for Presentations- NAADAC 2021 Annual Conference
NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals invites you to submit a proposal to present a virtual poster at its 2021 Annual Conference, which will be held virtually from October 28-30, 2021. NAADAC members and non-members are...
NAADAC 2021 Annual Conference
NAADAC is excited to announce that the NAADAC 2021 Annual Conference will be held virtually from October 28-30, 2021!
