interventions
Webinar: Implementing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in Rural Clinics
Many healthcare providers report that addressing alcohol and other drug problems is one of the most challenging areas of their practice. It is important that substance use counsellors can partner with providers to implement cost-effective strategies.
The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) Annual Conference
The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) is holding its 4th annual conference on July 22nd & 23rd, 2019 in Cusco, Peru.
Preventing Overdose Deaths in Europe
There were over 9000 fatal overdoses in Europe in 2016. Tackling this concerning issues remains a key priority for public health policy. The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drugs Addiction has published their latest perspective on...
Report on the State of Public Health in Canada 2018: Preventing Problematic Substance Use in Youth
The Public Health Agency of Canada has released its latest report on the state of public health, with a spotlight on the prevention of problematic substance use among youth. Results from the analysis found that almost 80% of Canadians aged...
Managing Drug and Alcohol Problems in Primary Care
The Royal College of General Practitioners and Substance Misuse Management Good Practice are jointly hosting their 23rd Managing Drug and Alcohol Problems in Primary Care Conference.
The Epidemiology and Treatment of Smoking in People with Mental Health Disorders
Tobacco is the world’s leading but preventable cause of disease and death. Although cigarette smoking among adults has been steadily decreasing, rates continue to remain high amongst certain vulnerable populations. This includes individuals with mental health issues.
SPR 27th Annual Meeting - Call for Papers
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...
International Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Meeting
The 20th International Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Meeting (ISAM BUSAN 2018) will be held from the 3rd to the 6th of November 2018.
The event will include lectures, symposiums, young investigator’s sessions, poster presentations, and a lively social calendar of networking events and sightseeing activities.
Children Whose Mothers Use Marijuana Are More Likely to Try It Themselves at Younger Age
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, mothers ’ cannabis use is associated with earlier cannabis initiation by their children. The research, which analysed longitudinal data for 4,440 children...
