Stimulants, including cocaine and amphetamines, are among the most widely used and
abused illegal substances in the United States. Coca chewing has a long history of …

Objective: To explore and integrate the extant data on the subject of illicit substance use and
abuse in the elderly and to determine shortcomings in the current understanding of the …

Background Evidence suggests that some physicians harbor negative attitudes towards
patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The study sought to (1) measure internal …

Background Globally 71% of deaths are attributed to non-communicable diseases (NCD).
The workplace is an opportune setting for health promotion programs and interventions that …

Substance related harm across the continuum of use is a widespread and growing problem.
Among people 12 and older surveyed in 2014, 23% reported episodic binge drinking and …

The United States is in the midst of an opioid crisis that has led to an immense number of
overdose deaths. It is urgent for providers to recognize signs of opioid use disorder through …

DH ECHO — Mental Health and Substance Use Part 2: Focus on Substance Use: Session 6
Page 1 WELCOME to the Substance Use ECHO Session will start in less than 15 minutes …

Unhealthy alcohol consumption and other substance use are serious public health concerns
that take a large toll on the US health care system. Screening, Brief Intervention, and …

Screening and brief intervention should be a standard procedure for physicians to identify,
reduce, and prevent unhealthy substance use and addiction. This chapter provides an …

Public health concern about alcohol consumption and associated risk behaviours in young
people is increasing, especially among university students. Despite growing problems of …