A revised checklist for writing up research reports
The Journal of Addiction has developed a checklist for helping potential contributors write up papers in the field of addiction.
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#DontPinkMyDrink Campaign
After years of objectifying and sexualising women in their advertising, the alcohol industry is now targeting women more directly, linking their products to women's friendships, feminism and empowerment. However, women’s empowerment will...
Substance Use among Youth with Chronic Medical Conditions
Adolescence is generally associated with health, development and growth. However, a great number of adolescents are affected by chronic illness - defined as a disability interfering with normal life and/or demanding treatment. Substance use...
Volatile Substance Abuse
Volatile Substance Abuse (VSA) is the practice of inhaling volatile substances, which are often common household products, like glues, gases and aerosols in order to get high.
Glues, gases and aerosols contain volatile substances which...
Treatment of Cannabis-related Problems in the Nordic Countries
After alcohol, cannabis is the second most common intoxicant in the Nordics.
In Denmark cannabis is by far the principle issue among newcomers to drug treatment, in Iceland, more than one-third of all addiction patients have cannabis as a...
Aga Khan University - IED AnnouncesAadmission in MEd Programme-2019
The Master of Education (MEd) programme is open to outstanding teachers and educational leaders at all levels of the education system. The programme provides clear theoretical frameworks and principles that support quality professional...
Observatorio Mexicano de Drogas
El Observatorio Mexicano de Drogas tiene como propósito brindar información objetiva, confiable y comparable a nivel nacional sobre el consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y la demanda de tratamiento por su uso para orientar el diseño de
...Prevalence and Pattern of Psychoactive Substance Use among Female Students in North India
The frequent collection, analysis and publication of data on psychoactive substance use among young people is essential to follow trends which can be used to inform practice and public health policy.
In India, psychoactive substance use is...
Efficacy of Monthly Buprenorphine Injections for Opioid Use Disorders
Opioid use disorder is a chronic, relapsing disease and a global health burden. Treatment for OUD tends to involve a combination of medication and behavioural intervention. It is recognised that buprenorphine can alleviate opioid withdrawal...
Adiktologie Journal
Adiktologie is an international journal devoted to publishing peer-reviewed interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary scientific reports on psychoactive substance use, behavioural addictions and related issues.
UNIATF: Call for Nominations for the Task Force Awards 2019
The UN Interagency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (UNIATF) is calling for nominations for the UNIATF Award.
Inspire Freedom Campaign - IOGT International
The Inspire Freedom Campaign – Together for women and girls – every 25th is IOGT International’s flagship community campaign to promote the rights of girls and women and to end gender-based violence, by preventing alcohol violence.
The...
PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal
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PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference
July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal
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The U.S. Mission in Pakistan and the...
Xchange Prevention Registry
Xchange is an online registry of evidence-based prevention programmes. In its first phase, the registry will make available manualised interventions that European evaluation studies show have beneficial outcomes relating to substance use...
Claremont’s UPC Media Summer Institute Programme
Claremont Graduate University is offering one of the leading certificate programs for the advanced study of Media-Based Prevention Science.
A Promising Alternative to Opioid Pain Medications
There is a growing problem of misuse of prescription opioids, opioid addiction, and overdose. This highlights the crucial need for finding an addiction-free alternative medication that can be used to treat severe pain.
Researchers are...
University Survey: What Do You Think about Drug Use?
Liverpool John Moores University is conducting a new research study and is inviting people from the UK to take part.
This study investigates what members of the public think about issues related to illegal drug use and involves completing...
Comorbidity Infographic and Report
The term “comorbidity” describes two or more disorders or illnesses occurring in the same person. They can occur at the same time or one after the other. Comorbidity also implies interactions between the illnesses that can worsen the course...
Effectiveness of a New Multi-Component Smoking Cessation Service Package for Patients with Hypertension and Diabetes in Northern Thailand
Abstract
Background
Smoking cessation is an achievable behavioral change, which reduces the risks of cardiovascular diseases, cancers and tobacco-related diseases. There is a need for an effective smoking cessation service for low and...
A Mobile Clinic Approach to the Delivery of Community-Based Mental Health Services in Rural Haiti
Abstract
This study evaluates the use of a mental health mobile clinic to overcome two major challenges to the provision of mental healthcare in resource-limited settings: the shortage of trained specialists; and the need to improve access...