Sentences with phrase «substance misuse in»

Transitions and Motivations for Substance Misuse in Prison Inmates With ADHD and Conduct Disorder: Validation of a New Instrument.

Anxiety, depression, impulsivity and substance misuse in violent and non-violent adolescent boys in detention in China.

- Poor socio - economic status, over crowded living conditions, social isolation, high levels of stress, history of violence, and alcohol / substance misuse in the family

The present study examined 180 adolescent boys and girls who sought treatment for substance misuse in Sweden.

Previous studies have shown that substance misuse in adolescence is associated with increased risks of hospitalizations for mental and physical disorders, convictions for crimes, poverty, and premature death from age 21 to 50.

Thus, treatment - as - usual provided by the only psychiatric service for adolescents with substance misuse in a large urban center in Sweden failed to prevent the persistence of substance misuse.

Key actions of Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery include: • Introduction of a pilot supervised injecting facility in Dublin's city centre; • Establishment of a Working Group to examine alternative approaches to the possession for personal use of small quantities of illegal drugs; • Funding for a programme to promote community awareness of alcohol - related harm; • A new targeted youth services scheme for young people at risk of substance misuse in socially and economically disadvantaged communities; • Expansion of drug and alcohol addiction services, including residential services; • Recruitment of 4 Clinical Nurse Specialists and 2 Young Persons Counsellors to complement HSE multi-disciplinary teams for under 18s; • Recruitment of 7 additional drug - liaison midwives to support pregnant women with alcohol dependency; • Establishment of a Working Group to explore ways of improving progression options for people exiting treatment, prison or community employment schemes, with a view to developing a new programme of supported care and employment.

A new resource has been developed to support those working to reduce the harms associated with substance misuse in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

providing integrated CBT for co-occurring depression / anxiety and substance misuse in youth AOD services

The results of the study will become the best available to guide the management of depression and co-morbid physical illness and substance misuse in high risk Indigenous youth, perinatal women and adults.

The 2011 Data Co-ordination Overview reports on treated substance misuse in the South East region, which cover the counties of Carlow, Kilkenny, South Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford.

In the past year, the collaborative developed strategies for catalyzing efforts to address chronic absenteeism (defined as missing 10 percent or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused) and supported the implementation of evidence - based interventions to address substance misuse in schools.

The college's learner journey manager, Ali Hanson, recognised the need for the wellbeing of learners by increasing awareness and understanding of substance misuse in the form of a bespoke multi-layered awareness programme, with the welfare of the learners as its focal point.

Not exact matches

There are currently 330,000 people addicted to heroin or crack in England alone, according to the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse.

Alarmed by DMSO's sudden popularity and worried about misuse of it, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the substance for medical use in 1965, citing a study that suggested it caused eye damage in laboratory rats.

Violence and / or a long history of anti-social behaviour is strongly correlated with a cluster of negative indicators for active fatherhood including poor relationship / pro-social skills, grandiose expectations, a low frustration - threshold, substance misuse, a tendency to engage in negative forms of childrearing, and so on.

In December 2004 Fathers Direct and Adfam carried out a survey across 280 services that provide support for families affected by someone else's substance misuse to find out if fathers access and engage in these serviceIn December 2004 Fathers Direct and Adfam carried out a survey across 280 services that provide support for families affected by someone else's substance misuse to find out if fathers access and engage in these servicein these services.

Most obviously, the needs of very young fathers are substantially different from those of older young fathers (Kiselika, 2008, p. 132); and they tend to be most socially disadvantaged to start with, are less likely to be living with their children's mothers, and are more likely to be involved in criminality and substance misuse and to suffer anxiety, depression and emotional volatility (Kiselika, 1995).

In some rare medically supervised situations, if the mother is voluntarily getting substance misuse treatment, is not currently breastfeeding, is no longer using, and has passed into a clinically safe period when her milk is clean of all residual drugs, an experienced Lactation Consultant may be able to work with her to help her maintain her milk production and reintroduce breastfeeding later.

There are also specialized opportunities available in the field of substance misuse, including substance misuse recovery workers and nurses.

Also, while 12 step programmes have sponsors, by no means is it obligatory to be in recovery yourself to provide recovery services (and, as far as physicians prescribing substitutes for heroin, having a history of substance misuse would be impossible).

«Baroness Smith of Basildon to move that this House regrets that Her Majesty's Government's plans for the introduction of the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment)(No. 2) Order 2014 do not include provisions for a 12 - month review of the impact of the reclassification of khat in view of the highly unusual community focus of its use, for putting a detailed policing strategy in place before a ban takes effect, or for a health strategy to prevent a transfer of addiction to other substances; and do not commit the Department for International Development to do more work with the government of Kenya to alleviate the effect of the reclassification on the Kenyan economy.»

«Mr. David Burrowes (Enfield, Southgate)(Con): Last month, the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse published figures that reveal that nearly 25,000 young people aged under 18 are in treatment for drug and alcohol problems.

In two separate posts on his personal Twitter handle on Friday, Saraki expressed concern and stated that the National Assembly would work to strengthen Nigeria's laws to mitigate against the widespread misuse of illegal substances as well as engage with stakeholders to tackle the menace.

The new definition reads: «A substance produces a psychoactive effect in a person if, by stimulating or depressing the person's central nervous system, it affects the person's mental functioning or emotional state; as measured by the production of a pharmacological response on the central nervous system or which produces a response in in - vitro tests qualitatively identical to substances controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, and references to a substance's psychoactive effects are to be read accordingly.»

In South Ayrshire we are working in partnership with local communities and agencies to reduce substance misuse, improve road safety, promote safety in the home, and tackle the effects of antisocial behaviour on the health of local peoplIn South Ayrshire we are working in partnership with local communities and agencies to reduce substance misuse, improve road safety, promote safety in the home, and tackle the effects of antisocial behaviour on the health of local peoplin partnership with local communities and agencies to reduce substance misuse, improve road safety, promote safety in the home, and tackle the effects of antisocial behaviour on the health of local peoplin the home, and tackle the effects of antisocial behaviour on the health of local people.

Drug Enforcement Administration («DEA») Resident Agent in Charge Michelle Spahn stated: «According to the New York state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, misuse and abuse of heroin are particularly prevalent in Long Island and Western New York.

Some 11.5 million people misused the painkillers, and 1.9 million people reported opioid dependence or abuse, Beth Han of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in Rockville, Md., and colleagues report online August 1 in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Their results appear online in the journal Substance Use & Misuse.

The authors write: «The current findings suggest that e-cigarettes may represent another «tool in the tool chest» among college students with a proclivity to use (and misuse) psychoactive substances.»

In a study that appears in the May issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center have found that the majority of patients misusing drugs and alcohol have chronic pain and many are using these substances to «self - medicate» their paiIn a study that appears in the May issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center have found that the majority of patients misusing drugs and alcohol have chronic pain and many are using these substances to «self - medicate» their paiin the May issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center have found that the majority of patients misusing drugs and alcohol have chronic pain and many are using these substances to «self - medicate» their pain.

Previous studies show strong relationships between adult health conditions — anxiety, panic and psychiatric disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, substance misuse and others — and adversities experienced in childhood, such as abuse, witnessing violence, parental incarceration and others.

In general, «macho,» highly masculine men are more likely to engage in stereotypical male behaviours, such as risk taking, substance misuse, and acts of aggression, say the researcherIn general, «macho,» highly masculine men are more likely to engage in stereotypical male behaviours, such as risk taking, substance misuse, and acts of aggression, say the researcherin stereotypical male behaviours, such as risk taking, substance misuse, and acts of aggression, say the researchers.

The researchers intentionally subjected the food to misuse treatment by reheating in a microwave repeatedly to make sure to concentrate any potentially harmful substances.

Effectiveness of the Transcendental Meditation program in preventing and treating substance misuse: a review.

The supposed goal of every bodybuilder in our world today is to build the best body when compared to others in the bodybuilding community, so if you abuse or misuse the substance, you will be going against that goal.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA About Blog Founded in 2008 by Lisa Frederiksen to provide education, prevention and intervention services rooted in 21st Century brain and substance misuse - related science for a range of addiction - related concerns, including: substance misuse, mental illness, addiction as a brain disease, secondhand drinking, dual diagnosis, underage drinking, help for families, treatment, recovery, brain health and more.

In Year 9, teachers chose two plays this past year — Chewing Gum Dreams by Michaela Coel and Billy Elliot by Lee Hall — exploring topics like sex, relationships, and substance misuse.

For instance, a 2008 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA) summarized the economic benefits of effective programs targeting substance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & HendriSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA) summarized the economic benefits of effective programs targeting substance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & HendriSubstance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA) summarized the economic benefits of effective programs targeting substance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & Hendrisubstance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & Hendrie, 2009).

Even though the term «natural» is an often misused marketing term, truly natural cat foods use meats that are raised in sustainable, humane ways without added drugs or hormones, minimally processed, and preserved with natural substances.

In a piece about the posters in the Independent, Hayley Child, the substance misuse and sexual violence and abuse strategy coordinator for Lincolnshire County Council saiIn a piece about the posters in the Independent, Hayley Child, the substance misuse and sexual violence and abuse strategy coordinator for Lincolnshire County Council saiin the Independent, Hayley Child, the substance misuse and sexual violence and abuse strategy coordinator for Lincolnshire County Council said:

Clare has a strong work ethic and is adept at representing clients from all backgrounds including clients with diagnosed mental health problems, learning difficulties, substance misuse / addiction problems and parents who are often under intense emotional pressure in cases concerning their children.

Benefits are not payable if you are injured while engaged in willful misconduct or if your injury is due to the use of alcohol, drugs or the misuse of controlled substances.

Forum also regularly represents parents and grandparents within care proceedings, including being involved in cases where a parent is living abroad and where there are concerns regarding substance misuse and non accidental injury.

Defending a local authority in a high profile challenge of the procurement of substance misuse services;

The subject matter of her Care cases ranges widely but includes: mental health in children and adults, non-accidental injury, sexual abuse, neglect, alcohol and substance misuse.

[4] Ministry of Justice 2013 Gender differences in substance misuse and mental health amongst prisoners.

The biggest thing is making sure you can qualify for life insurance with SBLI, so lets cover (in general) what SBLI will and won't insure: SBLI Underwriting Uninsurable medical scenarios with SBLI: • Aids / HIV + status • ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) • Alzheimer's disease or dementia or significant cognitive impairments related to functionality • Cancer diagnosis within last 2 years • Chronic pain treatment, severe, receiving disability, narcotic use • Cirrhosis of the Liver • Congestive heart Failure • COPD / Emphysema or chronic bronchitis - Severe or with current nicotine use • Cystic Fibrosis • Defibrillator use • Depression, severe, recurrent or with multiple in - patient hospitalization history • Diabetes with co-morbidities that include significant cardiac disease, or impairment of renal function or mobility • Heart / Cardiac Disease - multiple vessels diagnosed within 2 years or any past history with current nicotine use • Muscular Dystrophy • Multiple Sclerosis, if symptoms progressing • Organ Transplants, in most scenarios • Quadriplegia • Pulmonary hypertension • Renal failure, Renal insufficiency - severe • Stroke within 1 year • Suicide attempt within 5 years • Surgical repair of heart valves, aneurysms, intracranial tumors, major organs within six months, including gastric bypass Uninsurable non-medical scenarios: • Marijuana use, 4 or more times weekly • Substance abuse / misuse within last 5 years • Criminal activity - any history within the last 10 years • DUI, more than 2 or under age 25 if within 1 year • Unemployed (other than homemakers or retired) with minimal household income or dependent on SSI / disability benefits • Bankruptcy filing within 2 years • Liens / Judgements - outstanding activity that exceeds $ 50K

Roles in community, support and outreach work include positions such as substance misuse worker, community development worker and mental health support worker.

Pharmacy tech programs train you in the areas of prescription and over-the-counter medication identification and action, substance abuse and misuse, medication dosages and pharmacy operations.