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Pathways to Harm Reduction Drug Policy in Hong Kong and East & Southeast Asia: Principles, Process and Practices
Over the past 25 years, Hong Kong has witnessed a dramatic change in illicit drug use, from the predominant use of heroin to a broader range of psychoactive drugs. These shifts are similar to elsewhere in the world, including East and Southeast Asia
A multi-methods yarn about SMART Recovery: First insights from Australian Aboriginal facilitators and group members
SMART Recovery is a popular mutual support group program. Little is known about its suitability or perceived helpfulness for Indigenous peoples. This is the first study to explore the cultural utility of SMART Recovery for Aboriginal peoples in Australia.
The use of Australian SMART Recovery groups by people who use methamphetamine: Analysis of routinely-collected nationwide data
Mutual support groups (e.g. SMART Recovery) are an important source of support for people experiencing addictive behaviours. Little is known about the use of mutual support groups by people who use methamphetamine, or the factors that may influence group cohesion. This study improves current understanding of service utilisation by people who use methamphetamine.
Developing a mHealth Routine Outcome Monitoring and Feedback App (“SMART Track”) to Support Self-Management of Addictive Behaviours
SMART Track is a purpose built smartphone app designed to capture ROM data and provide tailored feedback to adults attending Australian SMART Recovery groups for addictive behaviour(s). This paper contributes new knowledge on important person-centred and theoretical considerations that underpin a novel ROM and feedback app for people with addictive behaviour(s).