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“We need to build a better bridge”: findings from a multi-site qualitative analysis of opportunities for improving opioid treatment services for youth

Harm Reduction Journal, 2022
Background Adolescence and young adulthood is an important period for substance use initiation and related harms. In the context of the ongoing opioid crisis, the risks for youth (ages 16–29) who use opioids are particularly heightened.
Kirsten Marchand, Oonagh Fogarty, Katrina Marie Pellatt, Kayly Vig, Jordan Melnychuk, Christina Katan, Faria Khan, Roxanne Turuba, Linda Kongnetiman, Corinne Tallon, Jill Fairbank, Steve Mathias, Skye Barbic   +12 more
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Integrating Spirituality in Group Psychotherapy with First Responders: Addressing Trauma and Substance Misuse

Religions, 2022
First responders (e.g., fire fighters, law enforcement, paramedics, corrections officers) are at disproportionately high risk of experiencing posttraumatic stress and engaging in substance misuse.
Caroline Cecil Kaufman, David Hillel Rosmarin, Hilary Connery   +2 more
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Optimising treatment in opioid dependency in primary care: results from a national key stakeholder and expert focus group in Ireland

BMC Family Practice, 2018
Background Treatment for opioid dependence in Ireland is provided predominantly by general practitioners (GP) who have undergone additional training in opioid agonist treatment (OAT) and substance misuse.
Marie Claire Van Hout, Des Crowley, Aoife McBride, Ide Delargy   +3 more
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Scoping review protocol: the use of telemedicine in providing opioid agonist treatment and related psychosocial supports

BMJ Open, 2020
Introduction The global opioid-related disease burden is significant. Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) can be effective in reducing illicit opioid use and fatal overdose, and improving multiple health and social outcomes.
Des Crowley, Robyn Homeniuk, Ide Delargy
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Substance Misuse Trajectories and Risk of Relapse in the Early Course of Bipolar Disorder

Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2021
Substance misuse is highly prevalent in bipolar disorder even in the early illness phases. However, the trajectories of misuse of different substances after treatment initiation is not well-studied.
Trine Vik Lagerberg, Romain Icick, Romain Icick, Romain Icick, Sofie Ragnhild Aminoff, Sofie Ragnhild Aminoff, Mari Nerhus, Mari Nerhus, Elizabeth Ann Barrett, Thomas Doug Bjella, Thomas Doug Bjella, Stine Holmstul Olsen, Margrethe Collier Høegh, Ingrid Melle, Ingrid Melle   +14 more
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Piloting online self-audit of methadone treatment in Irish general practice: results, reflections and educational outcomes

BMC Medical Education, 2018
Background Work based learning underpins the training and CPD of medical practitioners. Medical audit operates on two levels; individual self-assessment and professional/practice development.
Marie Claire Van Hout, Des Crowley, Aoife McBride, Ide Delargy   +3 more
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Substance misuse training in pharmacy education: Results from a pilot study on the integration of an interprofessional experience

Heliyon, 2023
Background: Studies show that pharmacists are unsure in their ability to screen patients for substance abuse. This study evaluates the efficacy of incorporating interprofessional education (IPE) into a substance misuse training program on pharmacy ...
Nataliya Scheinberg, Rebecca Andersen, Michelle Gruver, Sean Hyungwoo Kim   +3 more
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The Prevalence of Substance Misuse and its Effects among Omani College Students: A Cross-sectional Study

Oman Medical Journal, 2021
Objectives: Many studies have confirmed that the use of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis is prevalent among university students. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of substance misuse among college students in Oman, identifying the most commonly ...
Hazaa Al-Hinaai, Issa Al-Busaidi, Badriya Al Farsi, Yaqoub Al Saidi   +3 more
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Neuropsychological Performance, Substance Misuse, and Recidivism in Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators

Psychosocial Intervention, 2023
Previous research has pointed out the importance of neuropsychological impairments in intimate partner violence (IPV) perpetrators for reoffending/recidivism once treatment ends.
Ángel Romero-Martínez, Marisol Lila, Carolina Sarrate-Costa, Javier Comes-Fayos, Luis Moya-Albiol   +4 more
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Accessibility and suitability of residential alcohol treatment for older adults: a mixed method study

Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 2018
Background Whilst alcohol misuse is decreasing amongst younger adults in many countries, it is increasing in older adults. Residential rehabilitation (rehab) is a vital component of the alcohol treatment system, particularly for those with relatively ...
Sarah Wadd, Maureen Dutton
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