Resource Library
New to the Resource Library?
Learn how to navigate, search, and use our resources effectively.
What do we know about online romance fraud studies? A systematic review of the empirical literature (2000 to 2021)
Online romance fraud involves criminals exploiting emotional connections for financial gain. Losses from this type of fraud exceeded $547 million in 2021, yet research into the topic remains limited.
Social connectedness and well-being of elderly customers: Do employee-to-customer interactions matter?
This study explores how positive interactions between hospitality employees and elderly customers can improve social connections and overall well-being.
Safeguarding patients from technology-facilitated abuse in clinical settings- A narrative review
Technology-facilitated abuse, using digital systems to cause harm, is rising. Healthcare professionals need updated protocols and training to safeguard vulnerable patients from these evolving threats.
NIH Music-Based Intervention Toolkit
Music-based interventions show promise for brain disorders affecting older adults. However, more rigorous studies are needed to understand their full therapeutic potential and establish clinical recommendations.
Financial Fraud of Older Adults During the Early Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the early COVID-19 pandemic, older adults experienced various financial fraud attempts. These ranged from scams and phishing to identity theft, influenced by systemic changes like social distancing.
Intergenerational Exploitation
This article argues that exploitation can occur between generations, not just individuals.
Financial abuse of older people by third parties in banking institutions: a qualitative exploration
Elder abuse research has increased, identifying financial abuse as a common type. Estimates of financial elder abuse costs are in the billions, but accurate quantification remains challenging due to varying definitions and reporting.
Criminal reactions to drug-using offenders: A systematic review of the effect of treatment and/or punishment on reduction of drug use and/or criminal recidivism
Traditional policies to combat psychoactive substance use have increased violence and prison overcrowding.
Examining Sanction Type and Drug Offender Recidivism: A Register-Based Study in Finland
Incarceration in the United States often fails to reduce reoffending, and may even increase it. Poor prison conditions and lack of rehabilitation programming may contribute to this ineffectiveness.
Assessing Post-Sentencing and Reoffense Outcomes: A Quantitative Study of a Drug Treatment Court In a Western Canadian City
A study found that a Drug Treatment Court in a Western Canadian city significantly lowered reoffense rates. Participants showed better treatment completion, substance use patterns, and social reintegration than a comparison group.
Addiction and autonomy: Why emotional dysregulation in addiction impairs autonomy and why it matters
This article discusses how addiction impacts a person’s ability to act autonomously and their moral responsibility. It highlights the often-overlooked role of emotional dysregulation in understanding impaired autonomy in addiction.
Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for alcohol and other drug use disorders: Is a one-size-fits-all approach appropriate?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for alcohol and drug use disorders is a widely studied and used treatment. It helps individuals learn coping skills to change thoughts and behaviors related to substance use.
Updated perspectives on the neurobiology of substance use disorders using neuroimaging
Substance use disorders involve brain changes affecting decision-making and reward. Neuroimaging helps understand these alterations, which are influenced by genetics and other factors.
A comparison of medication-assisted treatment options for opioid addiction: A review of the literature
This literature review investigates medication-assisted treatments for opioid use disorder. It focuses on the efficacy of buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone in reducing relapse and harm.
Value-based decision-making network functional connectivity correlates with substance use and delay discounting behaviour among young adults
Research aims to find biological markers for substance use disorders. This involves using new dimensional models that combine categories and continuous measures to better understand who might be at risk.