drug use

Universal School-Based Implementation of Screening Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment to Reduce and Prevent Alcohol, Marijuana, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use

Scientific article

19 December 2017

Abstract Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based approach to reducing substance use in adolescents. An emerging literature shows the promise of school-based SBIRT. However, most school-based...

Reviewing Inclusion Health: An Intervention Programme for At-Risk Populations

Scientific article

17 December 2017

Inclusion Health is a framework for action that helps find ways of improving the health and well-being for socially excluded groups. These populations, who have in common adverse life experiences and risk factors, such as poverty and...

"Effects of Drugs on Socio-Economic Conditions of Union Council Shoghore District Chitral, Pakistan"

Scientific article

1 November 2017

Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations Drug addiction is a pathological or abnormal condition which arises due to frequent or abnormal use of substances which affects human senses and decreased motivation for normal life activities. The...

Smoking, Drinking and Drug Use among Young People in England

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2 November 2017

Key findings In 2016: 19% of 11-15 year old pupils had ever smoked, which is similar to 2014. 44% of pupils had ever drunk alcohol which is not comparable with earlier surveys. 24% of pupils reported they had ever taken drugs. This compares...

Energy Drinks, Drug Use and the Developing Brain

Scientific article

7 September 2017

New research funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has found that university students who regularly consume energy drinks are more likely to develop alcohol use disorders later in life. The same students are also at greater...

Worrying Substance Use Trends among over 50s

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In 2011, the Royal College of Psychiatrists advised that over 50s should not exceed more than 11 units of alcohol a week, compared with 14 for the rest of the adult population, due to age-related physiological and metabolic changes. Since...

Prevention and Treatment for Drug Use in Rural Settings

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13 June 2017

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has recently published what the organisation describes as ‘an awareness-raising tool’ aimed at policy-makers, public health officials, local authorities and other stakeholders. Its intent...

Now Available: European Facility Survey Questionnaire (EFSQ) Package

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3 May 2017

The European Facility Survey Questionnaire (EFSQ) can be used for data collection in any country by those looking to investigate facilities that provide interventions for drug users. Its aim is to collect information on facilities in...

The Punjabi Problem: Drug Use in One of India’s Wealthiest Regions

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According to the BBC, a recent government-conducted investigation suggests that more than 860,000 young men (15 – 35) in the Punjab region of India take drugs. This is three times the national average. Heroin is used by 53% of all addicts...

National Award for Child Welfare Organisation

14 November 2016

New Delhi

India

On the occasion of Children's Day, 14th November 2016, the Indian Ministry of Women & Child Development gave a prestigious award to the Society for Promotion of Youth & Masses (SPYM) for their contribution to changing the lives of vulnerable children dependent on drugs in the country. The Honourable President of India, Mr.