policy

Systemic and Individual Factors in the Buprenorphine Treatment-Seeking Process: A Qualitative Study

Scientific article

1 February 2017

Abstract Background: Opioid use is a significant problem in Alaska. Medication-assisted treatment for opioid use, including buprenorphine, reduces withdrawal symptoms and the harm associated with opioid abuse. Understanding consumers’...

Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC)

4 October 2017

Melbourne

Australia

The Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) is the leading forum for the world’s alcohol policy makers and researchers. The conference will be held from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 October 2017 at the Pullman Albert Park Melbourne in Australia.

Are People Smoking Less and Less?

Scientific article

4 January 2017

According to new findings published in the journal Tobacco Control, more than 53 million people in 88 countries have stopped smoking between 2008 – 2014 because of tobacco control measures. Statistically, this means that during the 4-year...