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Family Day: NGO launches an information guide for parents
A l’occasion de la journée internationale de la famille, célébrée le 15 mai de chaque année, l’ONG RAPAA (Recherche Action Prévention Accompagnement des Addictions) a organisé une cérémonie de lancement d’un guide destiné aux familles...
MPSP se manifesta contra a descriminalização do porte de drogas para consumo pessoal
Dr. Mario Luiz Sarrubbo, Procurador-Geral da Justiça do Estado de São Paulo, protocolizou um memorial no Supremo Tribunal Federal – STF com o posicionamento do Ministério Público paulista sobre a pauta que trata da possível...
A história dos canabinoides sintéticos
As drogas sintéticas existem há anos. Também conhecidas como “canabinoides sintéticos”, o termo abrange uma gama de produtos químicos que alteram a mente que estão em constante evolução e são comercializados de maneiras extremamente...
Fentanyl, informazioni dal NIDA
Il fentanil è un potente oppioide sintetico simile alla morfina, ma da 50 a 100 volte più potente. È un farmaco da prescrizione che a volte viene anche usato illegalmente. Come la morfina, viene solitamente prescritta a pazienti con forti...
Droga fentanilFatti
Il fentanil è un potente oppioide sintetico simile alla morfina, ma da 50 a 100 volte più potente. È un farmaco da prescrizione che viene anche prodotto e utilizzato illegalmente. Come la morfina, è un medicinale che viene tipicamente...
Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare and substance use service access among women who inject drugs: a qualitative study
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Background
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare and substance use services engagement, including primary and mental health services as well as residential and outpatient drug treatment. Women who inject drugs (WWID) face...
Comparative Effectiveness of Pharmacotherapies for the Risk of Attempted or Completed Suicide Among Persons With Borderline Personality Disorder
Abstract
Importance Suicidal behavior is a significant clinical concern in individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), but the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy on reducing suicide risk has remained unknown.
Objective To...
Il ruolo delle forze dell'ordine nella prevenzione dell'uso di droghe all'interno delle scuole: un documento guida
Nel contesto dell'applicazione della legge, l'UNODC ha sviluppato un documento guida per aiutare a sostenere un cambiamento di cultura su come utilizzare la scienza della prevenzione per migliorare lo sviluppo della salute e della sicurezza...
Peer influences on substance use and mental health during adolescence
Presented by Dr Louise Birrell and Dr Jack Andrews, this webinar is for school staff, parents, and any health professionals interested in peer influences on substance use and mental health. In this webinar, they examine trends in...
Common developmental trajectories and clinical identification of children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: A synthesis of the literature
At an estimated prevalence of up to five percent in the general population, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) are the most common neurodevelopmental disorder, at least if not more prevalent than autism (2.3%). Despite this prevalence...
Incontro dei Capitoli Nazionali ISSUP
L'incontro è stato presieduto dai leader di ISSUP Global: Joanna Travis, direttrice esecutiva, e Livia Edegger, vicedirettrice, nonché dai coordinatori regionali Bárbara Correa, Radolf Nortey, Kirsty Fitzpatrick e Olha Myshakivska. Erano...
Engaging Dads in Programs to Support Families Affected by Substance Use Disorders
September 21, 2022, National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare
This webinar features experts from CREOKS Health Services in Oklahoma and Hushabye Nursery in Arizona. Panelists and NCSACW staff highlight the importance of...
Increase in driving after cocaine use in Spain: a cross-sectional dataset analysis for 2021
Objective: Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs impairs skills essential for safe driving, increases the risk of being involved in a traffic accident and is particularly prevalent in Spain. The aim is to assess the prevalence...
Association between exposure to secondhand aerosol from heated tobacco products and respiratory symptoms among current non-smokers in Japan: a cross-sectional study
Abstract
Objectives To investigate the association between secondhand-aerosol exposure from heated tobacco products (HTPs) and respiratory symptoms among current non-smokers.
Design Cross-sectional study.
Setting Internet survey...
Continuum of Care in Recovery
Effetti del consumo di cannabis fumata sugli adolescenti in età scolare
Psychedelics promote plasticity by directly binding to BDNF receptor TrkB
Abstract
Psychedelics produce fast and persistent antidepressant effects and induce neuroplasticity resembling the effects of clinically approved antidepressants. We recently reported that pharmacologically diverse antidepressants...
Archivio di informazioni del Comitato di esperti dell'OMS sulla tossicodipendenza (ECDD)
Reducing stigma towards people living with HIV and people who inject drugs
Despite extensive evidence regarding the negative effects of stigma experienced by people living with HIV (PLHIV) and people who inject drugs within health care settings, comparatively little evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of...