substance use
Urdu translation and psychometric properties of WHO-Five Wellbeing Index among male patients with substance use disorders in Pakistan
Abstract Objective The present study aims to translate and adapt the WHO-Five Wellbeing Index (WHO-5) into the Urdu language and then determine its psychometric properties. Method Male participants (N = 201) between 18 and 45 years old (M =...
Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Substance Use Among Canadian Medical Students
To the authors' knowledge, this study is one of the largest and most comprehensive studies of medical student substance use. Canadian medical students reported similar rates of alcohol use, higher rates of cannabis use, and lower rates of...
Queer and bi sexualities and alcohol mis/use
This discussant based presentation session will use qualitative research findings from two studies, each unpacking the "LGBTQ":
Amy's presentation explores alcohol and substance use focusing on bisexual identities:
Lisa uses a small subgroup of young women and gender diverse people to explore sexuality, gender expression, and growing up post-disaster, and the role alcohol can play.
Addressing mental health and substance use in the youth justice setting
This seminar took place on Wednesday 29th September and focuses on youth justice. It was the first in a series of seminars hosted by The University of Sydney after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Justice NSW in July 2021.
Women imprisoned with substance use disorders: The treatment rehabilitation services agenda
Presenters: Roger Peters, Professor, University of South Florida, USA Anja Busse, Program Officer, Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (UNODC) Giovanna Campello, Head of the Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Section of...
Parental substance use and young people's resilience
Findings from a recent research project exploring young people’s experiences and impacts of living with parental substance misuse.
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Impact of an adult family member’s problematic substance use on family life
Problematic substance use can be a significant cause of stress for family members of the person using substances. This review, published in the journal Drug: Education, Prevention and Policy, examines current research in order to explore...
The Pregnancy Edit
The Society for the Study on Addiction (SSA) Pregnancy Edit is a series of articles on alcohol-related harm in pregnancy, published on the Society for the Study of Addiction website in September 2021. Topic covered include: the framework...
Differences in substance use by sexual orientation and gender among Jewish young adults in Israel
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13584-020-00410-4