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Refugees represent a vulnerable and structurally disadvantaged population group for risky and dependent forms of substance use due to their experiences in their country of origin and during their flight as well as various social, psychological and…
The leaflet provides information on ways to influence the risks of cannabis use. It provides specific information on behavioral patterns that can be used to reduce the risks of consumption.
The website is aimed at players who are looking for help with gambling problems. In addition to information on the development of a gambling addiction, the site offers a self-test for people who want to check their gambling behavior. There are…
The video of the WRD-Soul Week, deals with the topic of addiction to legal substances and illegal substances. The video uses interviews with experts to shed light on the causes of addiction and how an addiction can be treated. Another topic of the…
This study incorporates previous research from the abusive substance use among forcibly displaced populations.
Yet, little research has been conducted within a socioecological framework aimed at identifying and understanding the factors that…
The short film was developed as part of a model project "Prevention and early intervention of gambling addiction for people with a migration background" funded by the BZgA and scientifically evaluated by the University of Bremen.
It deals with the…
The flyer informs about the addiction help offers of Condrobs Munich.
Alcohol and illegal drugs, tobacco and some medications, but also gambling and the media can be addictive. This film shows which facilities help people at risk of addiction or addicted people and their families.
An overview of this resource can be…
This article provides information on the status to date of the PREPARE research project between 2019 and 2021. The findings to date inform substance use prevention services primarily among refugee men and their backgrounds of use. It contributes to…
This collection of practical examples is the result of sub-project 1 "Assessment of substance use and principles of good practice in support services" of the PREPARE research network funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. In this collection, projects, facilities and services of addiction support in Germany are listed on the basis of project profiles, which, according to their own assessment, succeed in reaching and/or caring for refugees.
The website links to Russian language resources on alcohol, illicit drugs, medications, specifically for people already suffering from addiction.
In this video, the drug help system in Germany was briefly and concisely outlined for drug-using refugees. The following questions are addressed: Which organizations in Germany take care of people who use drugs and/or are in substitution treatment?…
This booklet informs affected and those seeking help in Germany about the dangers of using drugs, alcohol and tablets. It shows that often misconceptions about the risks ultimately lead to addiction and extensive social problems. This is illustrated…
The short video of the Max Planck Institute of Psychology is in English and has Ukrainian subtitles. It explains the consequences that can occur after a traumatic flight experience. Among other things, it discusses how to deal with sleep disorders…
This handout is the result of subproject 1 "Assessment of substance use and principles of good practice in offers of help" of the PREPARE research network funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. This handout includes 39 strategies in nine supercategories. The "good practice" strategies listed here for reaching and serving refugees in addiction services were identified through a three-stage, consensus-based Delphi process. The process involved 22 experts from addiction services, refugee services, academia, and other related fields.
The poster of the project Perspective 3D on addiction prevention for people with a history of flight and migration visualises the various stresses to which refugees can be exposed. This includes the use of drugs. Those affected are encouraged to…
The brochure explains in simple language what an addiction is, how it can develop and how different addictive substances work. It also addresses the prevention of addiction in children. In the process, eight important protective factors for children…
The booklet addresses migrants and refugees who are affected by addiction or seeking help, and informs them about the most common addictive substances. It also contains information on support services.
An overview of this resource can be found on…
Because of the war in Ukraine and the high number of refugees in Germany, the office of the NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) Addiction Cooperation has conducted a search for offers in outpatient addiction support, which Ukraine refugees with addiction disorders in NRW can use.
The study took place within the framework of the five-year research intervention project PREPARE - Prevention and Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders in Refugees, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. The first sub-project of the research network (duration: 2019-2022) aimed, among other things, to gain knowledge regarding substance use among people who have fled.
People who have already been in substitution therapy in Ukraine or want to start it in Germany will find answers to the most important questions in this video: How is the medical treatment of drug users and people in substitution treatment organized…
The video addresses how gambling addiction can develop and motivates people to seek help. Reference is made to the Turkish telephone hotline for people with gambling problems. This is offered in cooperation between the State Office for Gambling…
The leaflet provides information on the risks of developing a gambling addiction, describes the consequences, and gives advice on counseling and support services.
An overview of this resource can be found on the website of the Bundeszentrale für…
People with a migration background have an increased risk of developing a gambling addiction if they gamble regularly. As part of the model project “Prevention of gambling addition in people with a migration background”, STEP informs about the dangers of gambling and further gives parents tips on how to prevent gambling addiction.
The brochure and the accompanying booklet are aimed at professionals and provide information about the findings of the surveys conducted by the Dresden support centres for refugees. The focus of the accompanying booklet is on content-related excursions and a detailed insight into the methodology and results of the SPIKE surveys of professionals.
The brochure and the accompanying booklet are aimed at professionals and provide information about the findings of the surveys conducted by Dresden's assistance centers for refugees. The focus of the accompanying booklet is on content-related excursions and a detailed insight into the methodology and results of the SPIKE surveys of professionals.
This brochure contains information on the consumption of alcohol and medicines for people aged 60 and over. Because high-risk consumption is often first noticed by those close to you, this brochure is aimed at both older people and those around them.
Addiction - what does it mean? The brochure informs relatives of people with addiction problems about alcohol, medication, tobacco, illegal drugs and addictive behavior.
PlayOff is a free app developed by the State Office for Gambling Addiction in Bavaria (LSG) for gambling users who either want to stop gambling completely or try to continue gambling in a controlled manner and to a personally defined extent. It is…
This brochure gives concrete guidelines for successful media use in a family. It provides information on the times of use, points towards useful tools that parents can use directly in everyday family life and describes which signs give cause for…
The flyer is aimed at people who occasionally consume cocaine and contains brief information about the risks associated with cocaine use.
In 90 seconds, the video conveys the incentives of sports betting and at the same time its risks.
This document presents the results of the survey of Lower Saxony's specialized agencies for addiction and addiction prevention on the status of reaching and working with traumatized refugees with addiction problems or at risk, as well as the existing needs.
The video explains why the consumption of alcohol is associated with health risks, especially among refugees.
The video explains the dangers of cannabis consumption, provides information about the legal background in Germany and shows support offers.
An overview of this resource can be found on the website of the Hessian State Office for Addiction…
In an initial survey, it is to be determined whether and where refugee girls and women who either use substances themselves or are affected by the substance use of a relative are reached by the help system and what barriers to access to the help system exist for them.
The brochure "Alcohol - The Facts" for the campaign "Alcohol? Know your limit." provides young people with the most important information and facts about alcohol. The brochure contains information about what exactly alcohol is, what effects alcohol…
Traumatic experiences while fleeing from war zones can lead to distressing symptoms that interfere with everyday life. This short film describes various symptoms and possible countermeasures as an alternative to drug use.
The article answers questions about addiction and ways to get help. You can also find answers (listed in alphabetical order) to questions about certain addictive substances and how they work, symptoms of addiction, risks and consequences. At the end…
The brochure provides information about the consequences of excessive gambling and gives tips on how to recognize problem gambling behavior.
The brochure provides an overview of the effects and risks of heroin use.
The flyer gives parents helpful tips on how to deal with the consumption of their own children. It explains the legal situation and gives tips on how to spot the consumption of alcohol and cannabis. In addition, it points out the role model function…
The Substance Use Risk Profile Scale (Woicek et al. 1999; Woicek et al. 2009) is an instrument developed to assess individuals' risk of substance misuse and addiction. It was developed for the early detection of addiction risk. The questionnaire aims…
The flyer informs parents about low-risk use of medications with children.
This short film informs about addiction prevention work with young people who have migrated or fled.
An overview of this resource can be found on the "kompetent gesund" website of the center for addiction prevention Berlin.
For further…
This letter from the federal government refers to studies and reports on the situation of drug-dependent refugees and takes a look at measures for drug counseling and treatment as well as prevention, harm reduction, and law enforcement.
The brochure from switzerland is aimed at asylum seekers and refugees or people with a migration background in general. It provides general information on high-risk consumption and addiction. In addition to general information, the following…
The brochure is aimed at asylum seekers and refugees or people with a migration background in general. It provides general information on high-risk consumption and addiction. In addition to general information, the following addictive substances and…
The booklet is aimed at relatives and friends of people suffering from addiction. The following aspects are explored in simple language: (1) Do you know these thoughts? (2) What should I know about this? (3) What signals should I watch out for? (4) What can I do? (5) What offers are there for me?
This flyer offers an overwiev of the following sections on the topic of alcohol: (1) Legal information, (2) Assistance, (3) Alcohol from a medical point of view, (4) Alcohol and social coexistence.
The flyer gives an overview of dealing with legal and illegal drugs in Germany: (1) Task of the police, (2) Penalties for buying/selling/trafficking, (3) Right to remain silent, (4) German law, (5) Narcotics Act (BtMG).
The flyer gives an overview of dealing with legal and illegal drugs in Germany: (1) Task of the police, (2) Penalties for buying/selling/trafficking, (3) Right to silence, (4) German law, (5) Narcotics Act (BtMG)
This tool provides an overview of the risk of gambling addiction among young people with a migration background: (1) How can I recognize problem or pathological gamblers? (2) Can I approach someone about their risk of addiction? (3) What could I offer?
The video, alcohol - less is better gives valuable insights into the risks and dangers of alcohol consumption. It explains what effect alcohol consumption has and what risks are associated with it. In addition, when to reduce the consumption to zero,…
The website links to Russian-language resources on the topic of alcohol, illegal drugs, medications, gambling, computer and internet addiction, as well as tips on where to find help. The information and offers of help are aimed at those affected themselves and at people who would like to help someone in their environment.
This report deals with the research project on drug use and the need for help among refugees in low-threshold addiction support facilities in Germany. The study aimed to determine whether and at which locations drug-dependent refugees are reached by the addiction support system throughout Germany.
The brochure educates about the dangers of substance use on the road and provides information on how substances can affect driving ability.
The short film "Getting Help Means Showing Strength" by the Addiction Prevention Center gGmbH in Berlin, highlights the problems faced by men who have refuge experiences and offers concrete assistance to counteract them in a preventive manner.
An…
The brochure provides an overview of the effects and risks of cannabis use.
The website offers comprehensive information on the subject of gambling. The site also shows which games are legal and which are illegal in Germany. For people who feel that gambling plays too big a role in their lives, there is a self-test and advice on help available.
The video by the Addiction Prevention Centre Berlin shows the problems refugee women face and offers help to counteract these.
An overview of this resource can be found on the website of the addiction prevention centre Berlin.
This medical phrasebook enables psychiatrists, psychotherapists, addiction counselling centres and public counselling services to make a comprehensive diagnosis - in words and pictures and, above all, thanks to professional translations in Arabic and…
The flyer "I am determined to protect my child from second-hand smoke!" informs parents of young children about the dangers of secondhand smoke for the health of their children. In particular, the flyer shows them how they, as a family, can protect…
The brochure answers common questions about the risks of cannabis use.
This expertise provides an overview of the legal framework for the treatment of drug-using refugees, an exemplary study of the treatment of drug-dependent refugees/migrants in selected municipalities and cost coverage of treatment by health insurance funds, as well as an overview of existing and yet to be implemented prevention measures for this target group.
The site is aimed at people who want to quit smoking. It informs about the risks of tobacco use and shows ways to quit.
The flyer presents important tips for safe use of digital media. The flyer is aimed at all parents and people who work with children. Protecting children also means accompanying them in the digital world, which is why the flyer sets out golden rules…
The brochure is about gambling. First, some wrong turns are discussed, such as "I'll get rich quick". The brochure also contains a self-test in which you can check your own gaming behavior. At the end some solutions and offers of help are listed.
Th…
This short film explains why medications can also be harmful and where sufferers can get help for abusive uses.
This short film is aimed at people who have fled from war zones and have problems with the wrong or excessive consumption of medication. The video explains why medications can also cause harm, have to be prescribed by a doctor, must not be passed on…
The flyer: "You are not alone with your worries - getting help means showing strength" by the Addiction Prevention Center Berlin gGmbH, provides information on gender-specific recommendations for action on self-care and gives concrete assistance on…
Addiction has many faces: it can develop through the use of alcohol, tobacco and other psychoactive substances such as cannabis or cocaine. A certain behavior can also lead to addiction with all its health consequences. These are referred to as…
The information card "Alcohol in partnership and family" is aimed at migrants. The flyer contains information on how alcohol changes our feelings and what this does to people around us.
An overview of this resource can be found on the website…
This issue of the Federal Center for Health Education addresses the question of how people with experiences of flight bring new challenges for alcohol prevention. The aim is to strengthen cultural sensitivity in the field of prevention.
The information card "Cannabis - small amount - no consequences?" is aimed at migrants. The flyer contains information on how cannabis works, whether cannabis is allowed or forbidden and where other dangers lie.
The brochure is aimed at anyone who is close to a person affected by gambling addiction or at risk. The brochure shows relatives of people addicted to gambling that they are not alone with their problem and gives tips on how to get help for themselves.
This small guide for refugees in Berlin answers many questions that refugees may have about their health. The brochure also provides information about the legal status of drugs in Germany, as well as general information about drugs, addiction and the…
This report deals with the research project on substance use by unaccompanied minors.
This dissertation research project focuses on how migration processes influence the life histories of drug users without German citizenship.
The brochure is aimed at young people. It informs the target group about gambling and its dangers and explains how gambling addiction develops.
An overview of this resource can be found on the website of Bundeszentrale für gesundheitliche…
The brochure provides an overview of the effects and risks of cocaine use.
The booklet addresses migrants and refugees who are affected by addiction or seeking help, and informs them about the most common addictive substances.It also contains information on support availabilities.
The booklet addresses migrants and refugees who are affected by addiction or seeking help, and informs them about the most common addictive substances. It also contains information on support availabilities.
The ASSIST was developed on behalf of the World Health Organization (WHO) as a tool to support early detection of substance use-related health risks and substance use disorders in primary care, general medical care and other settings. It captures frequency of substance use, perceptions of use, and substance-related problems and dependence.
The information card "Medication - the dosage is the poison" is aimed at migrants. The flyer contains information on how medications work, what side effects can occur and what dangers there are to watch out for.
The fact sheet is aimed at people who want to quit smoking and provides information on various nicotine preparations.
This information material refers to cultural diversity and culturally sensitive offers in addiction help and their challenges.
The information card "Shisha - what you should know" is aimed at migrants. The flyer contains information about what shisha is, what is in shisha tobacco and whether it is harmless or harmful to health.
The fact sheet includes tips on how adults can talk to teens about smoking.
The brochure informs parents of 11- to 16-year-olds about the opportunities and risks of media use for children.
The brochure provides information about the risks of gambling, the development of gambling addiction and its consequences for those affected. It is aimed at anyone who would like information and education on this subject area.
Chapter 4.2 of the Drug and Addiction Report 2016 deals with the development of strategies and professional offers of drug and addiction support for refugees. It takes a look at drug-cultural peculiarities, asylum rules and the question of the suitability of accepting drug work, harm reduction, counseling and therapy.
The guide "Addiction is a disease" contains information on the subject of addiction for those interested, those affected and those close to them. The brochure offers education about different forms of addiction, help measures and prevention.
In…
In particular, the following topics are covered in this guide:
An overview of this Ressource can be found…
The brochure contains information for people who want to reconsider their alcohol consumption. It deals with questions such as "Am I drinking too much?" or "What are alcohol problems ?".
If you are planning to have a child or during pregnancy, it is important to reconsider your alcohol consumption. This brochure contains information on these topics for expectant mothers and loved ones.
The brochure contains information and advice for family members and loved ones of people with alcohol problems.
This brochure is primarily aimed at employees who are worried about a work colleague. Work colleagues are often the first to notice when something is wrong. They worry about the person concerned, speculate about what might be wrong with him or her, and may be confronted with the fact that the person's work behavior and performance are deteriorating.
The booklet is aimed at parents of 11- to 16-year-olds who want information about the use of alcohol, tobacco and cannabis in adolescence.
Overdosed is a Booklet about herbal mixtures and was developed by young people from a youth center from Gostenhof-Ost and Schloßäcker and informs other young people about the effects and the danger. Furthermore it contains inputs on the minimization…
The brochure aims to sensitize caregivers as well as outsiders to the problem of alcohol dependence in families by highlighting the situation of children, adolescents and adult children from families affected by alcohol and providing advice and tips on how to behave.
The brochure is intended to address those affected, and especially their relatives, and to raise awareness of problematic behavior. In addition to relevant information, the guide contains a directory of counseling and therapy providers in Lower…
The workshop "Addiction Problems among Refugees" dealt with the question of how addiction problems among refugees can affect the asylum process and took a look at care and treatment concepts.
The brochure provides an overview of the effects and risks of ecstasy use.
The SCID is used to diagnose mental disorders according to the DSM-IV (Axis-I disorders). In section E, the abuse and dependence on psychotropic substances is assessed.
The brochure is aimed directly at affected persons of both sexes. When a person in a partnership has an alcohol problem, the situation is often severely stressful for the partner. Gender-specific aspects have an influence on the experience and on coping strategies. This brochure supplements universally applicable advice with gender-specific recommendations. It offers two "equal" approaches: from one side it addresses female partners, from the other side female partners. The middle section addresses the situation of children.
The flyer contains tips for parents to help them influence tobacco use by their children. Some of the recommendations are specific to parents who smoke themselves.
The brochure informs about the risks of using sleeping pills and sedatives and describes first signs of dependence.
The brochure provides information about the risks and particular dangers as well as the legal background of sports betting. It is aimed at everyone, but especially at young people at particular risk, who want information and education on this subject area.
The brochure contains information on the effects and risks of New Psychoactive Substances.
This guide is especially aimed at refugees and answers questions about the development and treatment of mental illnesses after traumatic experiences. In addition, it offers a comprehensive address directory, which provides those affected and their relatives with an overview of support services in Lower Saxony.
The website is aimed at gamblers who wonder whether their gambling behavior is problematic. It offers a self-test and various offers of help and advice, especially in the Saarland region.
Die Internetseite richtet sich an Spielerinnen und Spieler, die sich fragen, ob ihr Glücksspielverhalten problematisch ist. Sie bietet einen Selbstest und verschiedene Hilfs- und Beratungsangebote, besonders im saarländischen Raum.
The brochure gives parents tips on how to protect their children from secondhand smoke.
The leaflet is aimed at people who are concerned about the use of addictive substances or potentially addictive behavior (gambling, being online) of a loved one.
With this brochure, the editors want to contribute to greater transparency in the German drug help system, which is sometimes difficult to understand. Vista - Association for Integrative Social and Therapeutic Work - runs the ШAHCCHANCE project. This project is funded by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) and aims to facilitate access to the addiction support system for Russian-speaking people seeking help. This brochure was also published within the framework of this project.
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The leaflet is aimed at people who are concerned about the use of addictive substances or potentially addictive behavior (gambling, being online) of someone close to them. Relatives or close friends of people who have an addiction problem are often severely affected. The leaflet gives tips on what they can do to improve their situation. It also shows where to go for support.
The leaflet is aimed at people who are concerned about the use of addictive substances or potentially addictive behavior (gambling, being online) of someone close to them.
The brochure provides information about the risks of alcohol consumption and the first signs of an alcohol problem.
The ASSIST was developed on behalf of the World Health Organization (WHO) as a tool to support early detection of substance use-related health risks and substance use disorders in primary care, general medical care, and other settings. It captures frequency of substance use, perception of use, aswell as substance-related problems and dependence.
The flyer contains information on symptoms and risk or protective factors for depression. In addition, the flyer offers a self-test as well as information on support services.
This brochure, published by the Swiss Red Cross, provides answers to the following questions: When is alcohol consumption a problem? When is alcohol consumption a low risk? What are the risks of drinking alcohol in high doses? Is alcohol consumption a risk for me? Tips for controlled drinking? Do I have a problem with alcohol? Where can I find support?
The ASSIST was developed on behalf of the World Health Organization (WHO) as an instrument for the early detection of risks and disorders caused by substance use. It records the frequency of substance use, the perception of use as well as substance-related problems and dependence.
The brochure contains information for people affected by alcohol dependence and for their relatives.
The brochure is aimed at older people with a migration history and answers questions about problematic alcohol consumption. It also provides an overview of support services.
This brochure, published by FemmesTISCHE, contains tips and information on a health-promoting life in all its facets. Nutrition, addiction prevention, exercise promotion, relaxation, etc.
An overview of this resource can be found on the website of…
The brochure describes the risks of drug dependence and factors that protect against addiction. Information and contact points are listed, as are drugs with addictive potential and alternatives to them.
The DUDIT (Drug Use Identification Test) is a self-assessment test for drug-related problems and was developed as a supplement to the AUDIT. It provides information on the extent of drug use and criteria for substance abuse/harmful use and dependence…
AUDADIS-IV is a structured diagnostic interview for the assessment of alcohol and drug problems and mental disorders according to the diagnostic criteria of the DSM-IV. The interview can be used for both clinical and general population groups. There…
FAST is an instrument designed to assess the hazardousness of alcohol use (past 12 months). It consists of a subset of questions from the complete Alcohol Use Disorders Inventory Test (AUDIT). FAST was developed for use in emergency departments but can be used in a variety of health care and social service settings.
The RAPS4-QF is a four-item questionnaire. It is a relatively short screening instrument that was developed to identify alcohol use disorders (AUD). The questions relate to the quantity and frequency of alcohol consumption.
The United Nations Office…
Structured multidimensional interview with 161 items. Allows assessment of the respondent's problem severity before, during, and after treatment of substance use problems, as well as periodic re-takes to monitor and quantify changes in problems commonly associated with substance abuse.
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Concise (AUDIT-C) is a brief alcohol screening instrument that reliably identifies individuals with risky alcohol use or active alcohol use disorders (including alcohol abuse or dependence). The AUDIT-C (with 3 questions) is a modified version of the AUDIT instrument with 10 questions.
The MINI was designed as a brief structured diagnostic interview to meet the need for a short but accurate structured psychiatric interview for multicenter clinical trials and epidemiology studies and to be used as a first step in outcome tracking in nonresearch clinical settings and takes about 15 minutes.
The PHQ (Patient Health Questionnaire) was developed to facilitate the diagnosis of the most common mental illnesses. The questionnaire is completed by the patients themselves. It consists of 5 modules, depression, anxiety, somatoform disorder,…
The PHQ (Patient Health Questionnaire) was developed to facilitate the diagnosis of the most common mental illnesses. The questionnaire is completed by the patients themselves. It consists of 5 modules for depression, anxiety, somatoform disorders,…
The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a screening procedure for identifying risky alcohol consumption. The ten self-reports provide information about drinking quantity and frequency, criteria of alcohol dependence and related problems.
The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a screening procedure to identify risky alcohol use.
The AUDIT (Alchol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a screening procedure to identify risky alcohol use.
The CAGE questionnaire is a 4-question screening tool that clinicians can use to help in the diagnosis of alcoholism. CAGE is an acronym for the focus of the questions: C – Cutting Down, A – Annoyance by Criticism, G – Guilty Feeling, E – Eye-openers.
The DAST-10 yields a quantitative index of the degree of consequences related to drug abuse. The instrument takes approximately 5 minutes to administer and may be given in either a self-report or interview format. The DAST may be used in a variety of settings to provide a quick index of drug abuse problems.
