The global gambling sector has grown significantly over recent years due to liberal
deregulation and digital transformation. Likewise, concerns around gambling-related harms …

Background and aims Prescription opioid overdose is a significant public health problem.
Interventions to prevent overdose risk behaviors among high-risk patients are lacking. This …

As the burden of alcohol misuse—in terms of disease, trauma and social problems—grows
in Canada, increased access to brief interventions is recommended. Such access forms part …

We live in an era where people live longer but also suffer from more chronic illnesses. Yet
these two issues present not only significant challenges to healthcare professionals, but also …

Aim To test the effectiveness of a motivational interviewing (MI) intervention using the mobile
phone among adults with alcohol use problems. Design A randomized clinical trial of mobile …

Background Investigation of the optimal setting for body image prevention programmes is
important to maximize the outcomes of such programmes. Objectives We examined the …

Addiction is a complex phenomenon characterized by a loss of control and compulsive,
habitual behavior. Since there is no single, specific cause for addiction, there is no single …

Objective To explore the perspective of cardiac patients regarding the timing and manner of
delivering lifestyle advice following an acute cardiac event hospitalization. Methods Dutch …

Background: While primary health care-based prevention and management of heavy
drinking is clinically effective and cost-effective, it remains poorly implemented in routine …

To assess the effectiveness of ultra‐brief interventions (ultra‐BI) or technology‐involved
preventive measures in the ED to reduce alcohol harm and risky drinking. Medline, Embase …