alcohol

Working together: Supporting LGBTQ+ people to navigate alcohol issues, avoid alcohol problems, and access alcohol support

21 September 2023

Online

An online seminar hosted by Alcohol Change UK, 10am to 1pm, Thursday 21 September 2023

LGBTQ+ people are at more risk of alcohol problems; but when they encounter such problems, they are less likely to receive the support they need.

Increase in driving after cocaine use in Spain: a cross-sectional dataset analysis for 2021

Scientific article

9 May 2023

Objective: Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs impairs skills essential for safe driving, increases the risk of being involved in a traffic accident and is particularly prevalent in Spain. The aim is to assess the prevalence...

“Alcohol marketing to LGBTQ+ people”

Video and audio recordings

Watch the video of the SHAAP/SARN 'Alcohol Occasionals' webinar, held over Zoom on 24 May 2023: "Alcohol marketing to LGBTQ+ people: Evolving strategies to target identity", by Dr David Whiteley .

The Impact of Alcohol Availability Interventions

Scientific article

Interventions that restrict the availability of alcohol reduce the risk of harm. However, until now it has been unclear why this is the case. In this research, the views of public health teams, police, local authority licensing teams and...

How alcohol consumption contributes to chronic pain

News

A team showed how both alcohol intake and alcohol withdrawal can lead to increased pain and hypersensitivity. Chronic alcohol consumption may make people more sensitive to pain through two different molecular mechanisms -- one driven by...

2023 NDARC Annual Research Symposium

27 October 2023

Sydney

Australia

The 2023 NDARC Annual Research Symposium is being held on Friday, 27 October 2023.

The event is being held at the John Niland Scientia Building, UNSW Sydney (map reference G19) and will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person.

Announcing the launch of the Anti-Stigma Network

ISSUP is proud to support The Anti- Network mission to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental health in the UK.

Implementation and workflow strategies for integrating digital therapeutics for alcohol use disorders into primary care: a qualitative study

Scientific article

8 May 2023

Abstract Background Alcohol use disorders (AUD) are prevalent and often go untreated. Patients are commonly screened for AUD in primary care, but existing treatment programs are failing to meet demand. Digital therapeutics include novel...

Exploring the link between cannabis use and future substance use in younger adults

Scientific article

6 May 2023

Abstract Introduction Young adults report high rates of current cannabis use. The increase of legalised cannabis in the United States has led to greater access and availability, causing cannabis to become the new “gateway” drug. This study...

2022-2023 Medical Council on Alcohol (MCA) Legacy Essay Competition

News

It has been widely reported that youth alcohol consumption has decreased over recent years. What is the evidence to support this view? What are the implications for alcohol related health harm, promotion of safe drinking and health policy...