covid-19

WHO Statement: Tobacco Use and COVID-19

News
Tobacco smoking is a known risk factor for many respiratory difficulties. A review of studies by public health experts convened by WHO on 29 April 2020 found that smokers are more likely to develop severe disease with COVID-19, compared to...

How is COVID-19 shaping the future of drug services in Europe?

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Webinar

The EMCDDA is offering a new series of webinars around the theme of COVID-19. The purpose of the webinars is to help those working in the drugs field understand how drug users, and those supporting them, are coping with the pandemic and to share knowledge and experience. The webinars will give a voice to key professionals working in the drugs field and will allow for discussion on emerging challenges.

COVID 19, Alcohol and Cannabis Use Infographic and Report

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
This report and infographic, published by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction, summarises mechanisms through which COVID-19, alcohol and cannabis use may influence one another reciprocally. COVID-19 may influence alcohol and...

Prevention in a post-Covid-world: WEBINAR

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The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting pretty much everything these days including primary prevention. We at Planet Youth have been keeping in touch with our partners around the world to learn how the pandemic is affecting on-going Planet Youth projects and projects that are being started.
 

Social distancing? How to deal with bad behavior

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All children eventually misbehide. This is normal when they are tired, hungry, afraid, or learning to be more independent. And they can drive you crazy when they're trapped in the house! Redirect Notice each bad behavior in advance and...
Como lidar com o mau comportamento

Assista à Live com Dr. Quirino Cordeiro e Dra. Maria de Fátima Padin

No dia 23 de abril de 2020, o Freemind e a ISSUP Brasil fizeram a sua primeira Live com Especialistas” e os primeiros convidados foram o Dr. Quirino Cordeiro Junior – Secretário Nacional de Cuidados e Prevenção às Drogas - e a Dra. Maria de Fátima Padin - Psicóloga e especialista em Dependência Química.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Remote Care through Telehealth

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Telehealth refers to the provision of personalised health care over a distance. It includes consultation by phone, instant messaging, video, text message, or web-based services. Telehealth consists of three main elements: The patient...

Alcohol Use in Times of the COVID-19 Virus

Scientific article
During this global lockdown, most people have had to make major lifestyle changes in order to adhere to guidelines outlined by their respective governments. The situation has forced people's behaviour and choices to change, and it is...

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