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Resources currently sorted by:Date (New downloads listed first) Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations  | | Description: | This guide is intended to describe the treatment principles and research findings that are of particular relevance to the criminal justice community and to treatment professionals working with drug abusing offenders. The guide is divided into three main sections: (1) the first distills research findings on the addicted offender into 13 essential principles; (2) the second contains a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about drug abuse treatment for those involved with the criminal justice system; and (3) the third is a resource section that provides Web sites for additional information. | | | Filesize: | 2.61 MB | | Added on: | 24-Feb-2007 | | Downloads: | 318 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Homepage | Details | |
| Science of Addiction | | Description: | Throughout much of the last century, scientists studying drug abuse labored in the shadows of powerful myths and misconceptions about the nature of addiction. When science began to study addictive behavior in the 1930s, people addicted to drugs were thought to be morally flawed and lacking in willpower. Those views shaped society’s responses to drug abuse, treating it as a moral failing rather than a health problem, which led to an emphasis on punitive rather than preventative and therapeutic actions. Today, thanks to science, our views and our responses to drug abuse have changed dramatically. Groundbreaking discoveries about the brain have revolutionized our understanding of drug addiction, enabling us to respond effectively to the problem.
As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both brain and behavior. We have identified many of the biological and environmental factors and are beginning to search for the genetic variations that contribute to the development and progression of the disease. Scientists use this knowledge to develop effective prevention and treatment approaches that reduce the toll drug abuse takes on individuals, families, and communities. | | | Filesize: | 2.17 MB | | Added on: | 18-Feb-2007 | | Downloads: | 664 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Homepage | Details | |
| Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction | | Description: | Methamphetamine abuse leads to devastating medical, psychological, and social consequences. Adverse health effects include memory loss, aggression, psychotic behavior, heart damage, malnutrition, and severe dental problems. Methamphetamine abuse also contributes to increased transmission of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis and HIV/AIDS, and can infuse whole communities with new waves of crime, unemployment, child neglect or abuse, and other social ills. | | | Filesize: | 428.97 Kb | | Added on: | 14-Dec-2006 | | Downloads: | 688 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Homepage | Details | |
| National Estimates of Drug-Related ED Visits. | | Description: | This publication presents national estimates of drug-related visits to hospital emergency departments (EDs) for 2004, based on data from the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). These estimates pertain to the entire U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, and the District of Columbia. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) is the agency responsible for DAWN. SAMHSA is required to collect data on drug-related emergency department visits under section 505 of the Public Health Service Act.
DAWN estimates for 2004 are the first to be based on the new, redesigned sample of hospitals, which covers the entire U.S. Estimates for 2004 also cover a full 12-month period for the first time since the redesign of DAWN was introduced.1 Therefore, the estimates in this publication establish a new baseline against which subsequent years' estimates may be compared. No comparisons with prior years should be made.
DAWN relies on a national sample of general, non-Federal hospitals operating 24-hour EDs. The sample is national in scope, with oversampling of hospitals in selected metropolitan areas. Estimates for 2004 are based on data submitted by 417 hospitals. In each participating hospital, ED medical records are reviewed retrospectively to find the ED visits that were related to recent drug use. All types of drugs—illegal drugs, prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and nonpharmaceutical inhalants—are included. Alcohol, when it is the only drug implicated in a visit, is included for patients younger than age 21; alcohol, when it is present in combination with another drug, is included for patients of all ages. | | | Filesize: | 1.09 MB | | Added on: | 26-Nov-2006 | | Downloads: | 225 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Homepage | Details | |
| The Crack Busters Workbook | | Description: | In this book, the manner in which Crack keeps one addicted is examined. But more important, some good, solid information is provided on what it takes to beat Crack addiction. At the very least, The Crack Busters Workbook gives the addict that is highly motivated to quit, a life preserver, a straw to clutch. The book offers hope - a way out. | | | Filesize: | 565.14 Kb | | Added on: | 19-Nov-2006 | | Downloads: | 388 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Details | |
| Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide | | Description: |
Scientifically Based Approaches to Drug Addiction Treatment
This section presents several examples of treatment approaches and components that have been developed and tested for efficacy through research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Each approach is designed to address certain aspects of drug addiction and its consequences for the individual, family, and society. The approaches are to be used to supplement or enhanceÑnot replaceÑexisting treatment programs. | | | Filesize: | 242.30 Kb | | Added on: | 07-Nov-2006 | | Downloads: | 167 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Homepage | Details | |
| Comprehensive DWI sentencing guide | | Description: | A comprehensive guide to DWI and the law provides a complete look at what's been called the most common violent crime in America. PIRE (Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation) led the effort to update and enhance this source of information on sanctions and other strategies that can be used in sentencing offenders convicted of driving while intoxicated.
"Guide to Sentencing DWI Offenders, 2nd Edition " includes a new DWI Sentencing Checklist, which summarizes key information on sentencing options for first and multiple DWI offenders. The checklist includes the sanction description, the effectiveness of the sanction in reducing recidivism, and comments about the sanction. The new guide provides detailed information on vehicle-based sanctions, such as the installation of alcohol ignition interlock devices on the vehicles of offenders, immobilization of offender's vehicles, impoundment of vehicles and complete forfeiture of offender's vehicles. In addition, special DWI Courts, modeled after Drug Courts, are described and hold promise in reducing the recidivism of the most egregious offenders. In the treatment arena, it appears that the three most popular treatment philosophies work equally well in reducing the recidivism of addicted offenders. | | | Filesize: | 8.43 MB | | Added on: | 03-Aug-2006 | | Downloads: | 266 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Homepage | Details | |
| A Community Reinforcement Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction | | Description: | The manuals present clear, helpful information to aid drug treatment practitioners in providing the best possible care that science has to offer. They describe scientifically supported therapies for addiction and give specific guidance on session content and how to implement these techniques. Of course, there is no substitute for training and supervision, and these manuals may not be applicable to all types of patients nor compatible with all clinical programs or treatment approaches. These manuals should be viewed as a supplement to, but not a replacement for, careful assessment of each patient, appropriate case formulation, ongoing monitoring of clinical status, and clinical judgment.
| | | Filesize: | 1.56 MB | | Added on: | 14-July-2006 | | Downloads: | 225 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Homepage | Details | |
| A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction | | Description: | The therapies presented in this series exemplify the best of what we currently know about treating drug addiction. As our knowledge evolves, new and improved therapies are certain to emerge. We look forward to continuously bringing you the latest scientific findings through manuals and other science-based publications. We welcome your feedback about the usefulness of this manual series and any ideas you have on how it might be improved. | | | Filesize: | 990.93 Kb | | Added on: | 17-June-2006 | | Downloads: | 264 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Homepage | Details | |
 The Epidemiology of Cocaine Use and Abuse | | Description: | Research Monograph of NIDA
Editors:
Susan Schober, Ph.D.
Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Charles Schade, M.D., M.P.H.
Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research
National Institute on Drug Abuse
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| Cocaine, Waking Up to a Nightmare | | Description: | View the Do It Now Foundation's brochure on cocaine use, effects, and risks. Available as an Adobe Acrobat document. | | | Filesize: | 0 bytes | | Added on: | 10-Mar-2004 | | Downloads: | 778 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Details | |
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| | | Filesize: | 155.27 Kb | | Added on: | 17-Jan-2004 | | Downloads: | 259 | | Category: | Crack Cocaine and General Addiction Research | | Homepage | Details | |
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