Essays about: "Problematic substance use"

Found 4 essays containing the words Problematic substance use.

  1. 1. Barriers and Facilitators in Utilizing Treatment Services for Substance Use Problems Among Youth in Ontario, Canada : A qualitative study from youth service providers’ perspectives

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Natalie Lakostikova; [2023]
    Keywords : Problematic substance use; youth; treatment; service care providers; ;

    Abstract : Problematic substance use is a continuing public health and safety concern in Canada, as is in many countries, and is seen as a health issue that can be prevented, managed, and treated through a proper focused response; however, according to recent studies and reports, Canadian youth are experiencing massive difficulty in accessing evidence-based services. The aim of this study is to explore youths’ barriers and facilitators in seeking and utilizing treatment services for substance use problems from service care providers’ perspectives in Ontario, Canada. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of the effectiveness of narcotics policies by the Swedish Government

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Amit Kumar Singh; Barjinder Kaur; [2023]
    Keywords : Evaluation of narcotics; Substance misuasge; Mortality;

    Abstract : Swedish news media are questioning whether Sweden's zero-tolerance drug policy can be sustained. Even in northern Europe, governments seldom take such a strong stance, and the UN has criticised Sweden's "balanced health and human rights strategy. Sweden's tough attitude is one factor. READ MORE

  4. 3. Acrylamide in Ready-to-Eat Potato Products

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Lovisa Norén; [2019]
    Keywords : food engineering; livsmedelsteknik; Technology and Engineering; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : The formation of the suspected carcinogenic compound acrylamide has become a noticed problem in the heat processing of several types of carbohydrate rich food items. The European Union is currently working to mitigate these levels, where one strategy is to implement a new regulation with benchmark levels for acrylamide in different products. READ MORE

  5. 4. Associations between Depression, Problem Behavior and Severity of Substance Abuse : – Do they Differ across Gender? A Study of Swedish Adolescent Boys and Girls

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Tim Larsson; [2014]
    Keywords : Adolescence; depression; problematic behavior; substance use;

    Abstract : Depression, problematic behavior and substance use are becoming increasingly common in adolescence. This study highlights the role of emotional and behavioral issues in Swedish adolescents and their respective associations with the severity of abuse of alcohol and drugs. READ MORE