public health

Review of Drugs: Phase One Report

Book

27 February 2020

In February 2019, the UK government appointed Professor Dame Carol Black to undertake an independent review of drugs. The aim of the review was to inform the government’s thinking on what more can be done to tackle the harm that drugs cause...

Careers in Social Work: Career Resource

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Social Work is rich, stimulating, and one of the few careers which enables you to stand up for social injustice. The field of social work spans across multiple career options, depending on the type of social work degree you pursue and your...

Addiction Debates: Hot Topics from Policy to Practice

Book

Addiction Debates explores the tumultuous landscape of addiction research, policy and practice. Covering all the 'hot topics' of the day in a balanced and informative manner, Comiskey provides international perspectives on each topic...

COVID-19 Preparedness and Responses in Prisons

Book

Close to 11 million prisoners worldwide — as well as the officers who are charged with ensuring their safe, secure and humane custody — must not be forgotten during the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries should recognize the particular risks...

COVID-19: The Global Pan(dem)ic and Reflections on a Prevention Science Response

Book

The spread of COVID-19 is causing unprecedented damage throughout the world, from which the lasting impact will be evident for many years to come. It is vital that preventative efforts are put in place in order to minimise the damage and...

COVID-19 and People with Alcohol-related Problems: Recommendations for Services

Book

COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving pandemic with national advice and guidance updated regularly. The fact that alcohol may no longer be consumed in public places, increases risks related to home drinking, where alcohol is cheaper, compounded by...

Updates and Resources on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Since the COVID-19 outbreak began, the American Hospital Association has worked closely with the CDC, and other federal, state and local partners to respond to this challenge and to make sure hospitals and health systems have the most up-to...

14th European Congress on Heroin Addiction & Related Clinical Problems

19 March 2020

Grenoble

EUROPAD exists to improve the lives of opiate misusers and their families and to reduce the impact of illicit drug use on society as a whole.

Health Matters: Smoking and Mental Health

Website

26 February 2020

It is well documented that people with severe mental health issues are more likely to smoke compared to the general population. Smoking reduces physical wellbeing and is a key modifiable risk factor for health inequality. Despite this...

Nicotine & Tobacco: Current Issues, Policy & Practice

11 May 2020

Stirling

This is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) module and Knowledge Exchange Workshop currently hosted by the University of Stirling on behalf of SPECTRUM. It is convened by Dr Allison Ford and has been successfully delivered for over ten years at various of our partner Universities throughout the UK.