society

32nd European Society for Social Drug Research Conference

30 September 2021

Europe

The ESSD was founded in 1990 as an association of European social scientists working on drug issues. Its principal aims are to promote social science approaches to drug research, particularly support qualitative and novel research methods, and encourage early career researchers.

The ESSD holds annual conferences to promote collaboration and cooperation among researchers working in the drugs field.

A Culture of Prevention

Video and audio recordings

9 October 2020

A recent commentary in Prevention Science explored the concept of a culture of prevention and what that means to research and practice. In this session, Dr. Zili Sloboda opened the discussion by providing a general overview of the issues...

The Cost of Opioid Use to Australia

News

A recent study, published by the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University in Perth, has estimated that the illegal use of heroin and the misuse of pharmaceutical opioids is costing Australia around $15.7 billion and...

Consultation on "Addressing Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in Humanitarian and Relief Settings"

News

The UNODC Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) in coordination with WHO and UNHCR is planning a consultation process to develop a technical guidance tool to address substance use and substance use disorders, as well as...

Gender and Alcohol Infographics

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

Based on recent research, Glasgow Caledonian University, Strathclyde University, SHAAP and Glasgow Centre for Population Health, have produced infographics to tackle stereotypes about men, women and drinking in Scotland.

The Alcohol Change Report

Book

1 November 2018

Alcohol Change UK have released their latest report, which highlights the state of alcohol use in the UK and recommends changes that will reduce harm and promote a healthier society. The report gives a clear overview of the cost and...

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting

10 November 2018

San Diego

United States

The American Public Health Association’s annual meeting will take place between the 10th and the 14th of November in San Diego.

It is expected over 12,000 people will attend making it the largest gathering of public health professionals. The event will include opportunities to: