Executive summary The Stanford–Lancet Commission on the North American Opioid Crisis
was formed in response to soaring opioid-related morbidity and mortality in the USA and …

The gambling industry has grown into a global business in the 21st century. This has
created the need for a new emphasis on problem prevention. This article highlights the core …

We invite you to join us for this book's journey through the exciting field of community
psychology! As a team of authors, we each came to community psychology because it …

There exists a predominant identity loss and “redemption” narrative in the addiction literature
describing how individuals move from a “substance user” identity to a “recovery” identity …

Despite increasing evidence that addiction is a treatable disease of the brain, most
individuals do not receive treatment. Involvement in the criminal justice system often results …

Substance use (SU) stigma is one factor contributing to unmet need for SU treatment.
Additionally, theory suggests that women and single parents who use substances …

According to the Social Identity Model of Identity Change, maintaining social identities and
support over time is good for health and wellbeing, particularly during stressful transitions …

Many recovering substance users report quitting drugs because they wanted a better life.
The road of recovery is the path to a better life but a challenging and stressful path for most …

Background Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is an international organization of recovering
alcoholics that offers emotional support through selfhelp groups and a model of abstinence …

Introduction: The current study aims to evaluate if and to what extent mindfulness-based
interventions (MBIs) could promote an incremental effectiveness compared to interventions …