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This study, conducted in Lebanon, explores the development and validation of a psychometric tool to assess addiction to heated tobacco products (HTPs). By analyzing patterns of dependence, it examines the relationship between HTP use and behavioral as well as psychological factors. The findings cont

This study examines patient experiences with a digital therapeutic telehealth program for opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment using buprenorphine. Participants reported that telehealth helped overcome many barriers associated with traditional in-person care, such as logistical challenges, financial

The Catalan study explores clinicians' opinions on tobacco cessation services for cannabis users, revealing profound co-use rates, systemic barriers to treatment, and the need for integrated services. It advocates for better training, customized strategies, and coordination to improve public hea

This study explores clinicians’ perspectives regarding the delivery of tobacco cessation services to cannabis users, elucidating systemic barriers, intervention types, and organizational challenges. Conducted in Catalonia, Spain, it highlighted three major themes: high co-use prevalence, clini

This study explores the independent and combined effects of heavy cannabis use and schizophrenia polygenic risk scores (PRS) on psychosis risk. Data was collected in the EU and UK to analyze the effects of cannabis use and PRS on patients. This study would be of interests to stakeholders who want to

Dr. Amalie Lososová presents the survey of curricular offerings of addiction studies degree programs. This was conducted in line with ICUDDR's goals. This is an ongoing study.

From the 2024 Global Conference held in Thessaloniki, Greece Author: Mrs. Malsha Muneer Drug abuse is a prevailing issue in the Maldives, though the nation is often referred to as an "Island Paradise". By 2021, over 12,000 drug cases were reported within a span of five years. Institutional

From the 2024 Global Conference held in Thessaloniki, Greece.  Author: Ms. Luhya Ismail  Drug abuse is a prevailing issue in the Maldives, though the nation is often referred to as an "Island Paradise". By 2021, over 12,000 drug cases were reported within a span of five years.

This research letter discusses the findings of law enforcement agenices in Rhoad Island, United States. These agencies were examining counterfeit pills and testing to see the substance break down.

Authors: Dale Terasaki, Aimee Ellinwood & Dan White  This case study examines the use of multiple AUD medications for a patient and their ability to prevent a return to alcohol use.

This report examines the use of braided funding models for substance use disorder services in the US. It encourages finding a path to program sustainability. The report includes case studies from several US states, including Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Maryland.

This webinar goes over the report, "Examining the Use of Braided Funding for Substance Use Disorder Services".   

This case study surveyed adults in Tehran on Covid-19 vaccine uptake to look at the rate of vaccination among people using illcit substances.

This study demonstrated the high prevalence of mental health symptoms among university students in Ukraine during the first months of the full-scale war. The psychological well-being pre-war was the strongest predictor of depressive symptoms in the model.

Read key findings from the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). This report highlights 2022 statistics on substance use, mental health, and treatment in the United States. These national indicators are measured among people aged 12 or older in the civilian, noninstitutionalized popul

Conducted annually, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) provides nationally representative data on the use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; substance use disorders; mental health issues; and receipt of substance use and mental health treatment among the civilian, noninstitutionalized p

Watch the recording of this informative session offered by ICUDDR’s Africa Coordinating Center. With moderation by Dr. Rania Mamdouh, Professor Moses Audu and Dr. Olajumoke Koyejo share the benefits and challenges of collaboration within universities, between universities, and between universi

Authors: Rehana Kader, Rajen Govender, Warren Cornelius, Lameze Abrahams, Fergus Ashburner, Nurain Tisaker, Michal Miovský & Nadine Harker <p><span style="font-family:open sans,sans-serif; font-size:17.6px">This paper discusses the results from the first formal needs

Heroin use is a significant health and social issue in Vietnam. Although there was a substantial increase in the proportion of users of newer opioids in the past decade, heroin is still the most commonly used opioid in the country. The adverse effects associated with heroin use disorders have been w

Xylazine has emerged in recent years as an adulterant in an increasing number of opioid-positive overdose deaths in the United States. Although its exact role in opioid-induced overdose deaths is largely unknown, xylazine is known to depress vital functions and cause hypotension, bradycardia, hypoth

On International Women’s Day, March 8, 2023, the Economist Impact organization released a white paper titled Sex, Gender and the Brain: Towards an Inclusive Research Agenda. This report, commissioned by the Women’s Brain Project, explores how females have often been excluded from brain d

ICUDDR and ISSUP are pleased to present our Webinar on Developing the Addiction Workforce in Africa. The aim of this Webinar is to share the process of developing addiction education programs in Africa from needs assessment through implementation and connection with the workforce. As an introduction

Key Points Question  Did buprenorphine-involved overdose deaths change after implementing prescribing flexibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic? Findings  In this cross-sectional study including 74?474 opioid-involved overdose deaths, buprenorphine was involved in 2.6% of opioid

Drug misuse is a global problem. Markets that supply illegal drugs often span international borders. However, each country has different primary drugs of use, populations that are using and consequences of use. The policy approach of each country to addressing substance use disorders can be characte