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A randomised, double-blind study investigating the relationship between early childhood trauma and the rewarding effects of morphine

Scientific article

21 June 2021

Experiences of childhood trauma (abuse and neglect) are disproportionately higher in those with opioid use disorder (OUD). Childhood trauma may affect the reinforcing and rewarding properties of opioid drugs and responses to pain, potentially via developmental changes to the endogenous opioid system.

Children's Rights in Drug Treatment Programmes Survey

News

Dianova International launched an online survey gathering information about how children's needs are being addressed in adult drug treatment programmes, and by identifying ways of promoting family-centred services respectful of the needs of...

Parents with drug and alcohol problems: how can commissioners and services provide the best interventions?

17 June 2021

Online

This is a joint Addiction Professionals and Adfam webinar.

Supporting Families in Recovery – Global Approaches in the Context of COVID-19

16 June 2021

Washington, D.C.

Supporting Families in : Global Approaches in the Context of COVID-19

Assessing the Feasibility of Providing a Family Skills Intervention, “Strong Families”, for Refugee Families Residing in Reception Centers in Serbia

Scientific article

Abstract: War exposure and forced displacement threaten the wellbeing of caregivers and their children, leaving them at risk of negative outcomes, such as elevated rates of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. The...

Family Support is for Men Too

14 May 2021

Online

Alcohol and drug use affects the whole family, but less than 30% of people who come to Scottish Families for support for themselves are men. Talking about a problem is the first step to getting help but it can be hard to know who or what to ask when facing substance use in your family.

Social and Emotional Learning as a Systemic Prevention Approach, not merely an Intervention

Resilience of Families and Communities During COVID19

13 April 2021

Online

Promoting mental health, well-being and resilience in families and communities in the COVID-19 crisis through evidence-based drug use prevention,

Family

A randomised, double-blind study investigating the relationship between early childhood trauma and the rewarding effects of morphine

Children's Rights in Drug Treatment Programmes Survey

Parents with drug and alcohol problems: how can commissioners and services provide the best interventions?

Supporting Families in Recovery – Global Approaches in the Context of COVID-19

Assessing the Feasibility of Providing a Family Skills Intervention, “Strong Families”, for Refugee Families Residing in Reception Centers in Serbia

Family Support is for Men Too

AFINet Virtual Conference

Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions for Reducing Parental Substance Use

Social and Emotional Learning and Prevention in Slovenia

Resilience of Families and Communities During COVID19