Treatment

Applying interventions designed to reduce and manage the symptoms of substance use disorders. 

Deconstructing Addiction

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This resource has been initiated by Anthony Corballis in conjunction with Dulwich Centre Publications. You’ll find here a range of writings about addiction and ways of responding to alcohol and other drug use.

Alcohol and self-harm: A qualitative study

Scientific article
Executive Summary This qualitative study was commissioned by Alcohol Change UK in Wales to explore how and why alcohol and self-harm are related, and how alcohol, self-harm, and related services, are experienced and understood. Eleven...

Motivational interviewing: Guiding clients to make beneficial changes

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Online

By the end of this webinar, attendees will gain:

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  • An understanding of Transtheoretical Model of Change
  • An awareness of what Motivational Interviewing is and when it is useful
  • Knowledge of the spirit and principles of Motivational Interviewing
  • An understanding of the core communication skills of Motivational Interviewing that lead to behaviour change
     

Periods of altered risk for non-fatal drug overdose

Scientific article
The risk of an individual overdosing is influenced by a range of, often overlapping circumstances. Factors such as incarceration, mental and physical health conditions, and the treatments prescribed for these conditions can all affect the...

UTC Training, Curriculum 1-8

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Mangalore, India (Online Live sessions)
India

The Ecolink Institute, Mangalore, India is starting its 6th international batch on Universal

Ecolink Institute to host our VI batch for UTC training from Oct 2, 2021

WHO-UNODC “Stop Overdose Safely (S-O-S)” initiative

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Overdose is the leading cause of avoidable death among people who inject drugs. The ‘Stop Overdose Safely’ is a joint initiative from UNODC and the World Health Organization (WHO) to address opioid overdose and provide life-saving...