Prevention

Models of Addiction

Book
The science of addiction is complicated, and it continues to be a field where the debate over definitions, models, theories, and the most appropriate ways to respond continues. EMCDDA's Insight Review provides a critical analysis of the...

8th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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Vancouver
Canada

The 8th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder will take place March 6-9, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada.

The event will bring together global experts from multiple disciplines to share international research. From the pure science, to prevention, diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan, the conference will address the implications of this research and promote scientific/community collaboration.

Infographic: Drugged Driving

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Driving under the influence of any drug that acts on the brain can impair one's motor skills, reaction time, and judgment, making drugged driving a serious public health and safety concern. The National Institute on Drug Abuse have released...

Dying for a Drink

Book
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Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) has published its latest report, ‘Dying for a drink’. Scottish people tend to consume more alcohol than people in England and Wales. Alcohol is a harmful substance and, consumed in excess...

Planet Youth Workshop

Event Date
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Reykjavik
Iceland

The Icelandic Centre for Social Research and Analysis (ICSRA) is running a three-day workshop from the 6th until the 8th of March 2019 to give an overview of the Icelandic Prevention Model. ICSRA, an organisation renowned for its innovative research expertise within the field of prevention, developed the programme Planet Youth in order to prevent children and adolescents from the initiation of drug use.

The 2019 North American Cannabis Summit

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Los Angeles

The 2019 North American Cannabis Summit will take place January 28th– 30th, 2019. The event will offer the opportunity for practitioners, researchers, policy makers and others interested in the field to learn about the most up to date trends and research, collaborate ideas, find out about the latest evidence based practice and address key public health issues.

The Intersection of Opioids and Suicide: A Prevention Approach

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Webinar

The latest event from the National Prevention Week Webinar Series will take place on October 25, 2018, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. EDT. 

The discussion will explore the relationship between the opioid use, overdose and suicide, with the hope that it will create opportunities for those in the prevention field to implement more effective strategies.

SPR 27th Annual Meeting - Call for Papers

News
SPR 27th ANNUAL MEETING May 28 – May 31, 2019 Hyatt Regency San Francisco, San Francisco, CA CALLS NOW AVAILABLE: Papers, NIDA International Poster Session, Preconference Workshops, and "Brown Bag" SIGs Submission Deadline for ALL Calls...