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Antecedents of Alcohol Abuse and Other Substances and Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour
03/05/2016 - Studies, articles and research
Author: Katia Kokoulina Cherevach, Clinical Psychologist, Centre Director and Therapy Coordinator – Dianova Spain. Published by: Dianova Spain (Infonova 29 – first semester 2016) Suicidal behaviour is mainly related with a past element, such as child abuse, and often in the present time with a consumption of addictive substances: alcohol use is likely to increase suicidal ideation… Read more »
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The Management of Stigma in Recreational Drug Users
03/05/2016 - Studies, articles and research
Author: David Pere Martínez Oró, Doctor in Social Psychology, IGenus Foundation Published by: Dianova Spain (Infonova 27 – first semester 2015) Three categories of users are presented: the self-stigmatized ones, who tend to reproduce stigma despite being drug and alcohol users themselves; the cautious ones, who conceal their characteristics in certain contexts to avoid stigma;… Read more »
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Globalisation, Social Networks and Sexual Addiction
03/05/2016 - Studies, articles and research
Author: María Filomena Garrido Blanco, General Health Psychologist Published by: Dianova Spain (Infonova 28 – second semester 2015) It is estimated that 70% of males between 18 and 24 frequently visit porn sites, and up to 20% admit doing it at work. Can people become addicted to porn? We still cannot answer this question earnestly, however… Read more »
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Socio-Educational Support to Adolescent Using Marijuana in Times of Crisis
03/05/2016 - Studies, articles and research
Author: Jordi Bernabeu Farrús – Psychologist, Public Health Service, Granollers City Council, University of Vic Published by: Dianova Spain (Infonova 28 – second semester 2015) The use of marijuana during adolescence is almost always a matter of controversy. In most cases it is considered a serious problem and most people are reluctant to accept that… Read more »
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Homelessness and the Positive Development Model: An intervention proposal
03/05/2016 - Studies, articles and research
Author: Dr. Joana Calero Plaza, Director of the Masters Program in Education and Rehabilitation, Univ. Católica de Valencia and Zaray Cabrera Gómez, Diploma in Social Work and Social Education Published by: Dianova Spain (Infonova 29 – first semester 2016) The complex circumstances homeless people face necessitate comprehensive interventions, such as the Positive Development Model, that address more… Read more »
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Analysis of the impact of Cinema and TV Series on Drug Use Patterns and Other Addictions among Youth
03/05/2016 - Studies, articles and research
Author: Antonio Jesús Molina Fernández. Psychologist, Centre Director and Therapy Coordinator – Dianova Spain Published by: Dianova Spain (Infonova 29 – first semester 2016) The aim of this article is to investigate the influence of current prominent films and TV series and their consequences (positive and negative) on youth behaviour patterns and the management of… Read more »
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Personality Traits Associated with Drug Use in Adolescents
03/05/2016 - Studies, articles and research
Author: Esther Claver Turiégano, University of Zaragoza, Faculty of Human Sciences and Education, Spain Published by: Dianova Spain (Infonova 29 – first semester 2016) Drug users display less autonomy and creativity than do non-users. This leads us to recommend preventive actions that train users in autonomy and impulse control, and provide them with social and creativity skills. Download… Read more »
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The Charter of Accountability
03/05/2016 - Corporate documents
The Charter of Accountability sets forth a set of best practices that ensure the good governance of each organization in the network. In adhering to the Charter of Accountability, network members pledge to implement its directives and display a common commitment to excellence, transparency, and accountability in all their activities. Download The Charter of Accountability (PDF)
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The Bipolar Syndrome Controversy – with or without Addiction: There are Significant Differences
12/04/2016 - Studies, articles and research - Publications by other organizations
Author: Diego Barral et al., Psychiatrist at the Doctor Negrín Hospital – Las Palmas de Gran Canarias, Spain Published by: Dianova Spain (Infonova 29 – first semester 2016) El objetivo del estudio es determinar si existen diferencias significativas en las variables clínicas y el uso de recursos hospitalarios entre los pacientes con trastorno bipolar comórbido o no en adicciones. Download… Read more »
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Drug & Alcohol Relapse: An Alternative Treatment from the Perspective of Mindfulness
10/04/2016 - Studies, articles and research
Author: Beatriz Regadera Martínez, Psychologist at the ‘Cattell Psicólogos’ Clinic Published by: Dianova Spain (Infonova 27 – first semester 2015) There is high rates of relapse among those who were able to achieve abstinence following a treatment program. This article examines the components affecting the probability of relapse, such as craving and other risk factors. Download… Read more »
