Coronavirus

The Continuing Evolution of Telehealth in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: Key Strategies for a Thriving Practice

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Washington, D.C.
United States
In this webinar, attendees will explore the promising practices and insights learned since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the delivery of substance use disorder treatment transformed to incorporate and rely on telehealth. We will discuss the changes in SUD treatment that occurred over the past year and how practitioners can utilize telehealth to improve substance use disorder treatment through and beyond the pandemic.
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EMCDDA webinar: COVID-19 induced recession and drug-related problems

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Online

The EMCDDA is offering a series of webinars around the theme of COVID-19. The purpose of the webinars is to help those working in the drugs field understand how drug users, and those supporting them, are coping with the pandemic and to share knowledge and experience. The webinars will give a voice to key professionals working in the drugs field and will allow for a panel discussion on emerging challenges.

COVID 19 AND BEYOND: Impact on Mental Health

Video and audio recordings
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Topics discussed: Experiencing Covid 19 and the lockdown - psychological effects of the pandemic. Psychological support services available. Delivery of support services available - how and who. What and how we can do better. Thanks to: Dr...

Medical Council on Alcohol: Alcohol and Covid Webinar 2020

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Online

As we enter the 2nd wave of the Covid pandemic, alcohol is much in the news. The relationship between alcohol and Covid is multi-faceted. There is evidence that alcohol consumption has increased during lockdown, as have mental health problems. Access to services has been impacted. Alcohol consumption may also increase the risk of infection, for instance by causing disinhibition and reduced social distancing.