Epidemiology and Etiology
Heavy Cannabis Use, Dependence and the Brain
Although cannabis use disorder (CUD) is one of the most common substance use disorders (SUDs), the impact of CUD on the brain remains unclear and understudied. In a recent article, published in Addiction journal, researchers from the...
Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor
Noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of premature death globally. Every year, 41 million people die from heart attacks, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes or a mental disorder. Despite the concerning trends and...
How Can We Change Drinking Behaviours among ‘Baby Boomers’?
The term ‘baby boomer’ refers to those born during 1946-1964. In the UK, they account for around 25% of the population. Studies have found that baby boomers indulge in more dangerous drinking behaviour than younger generations. For example...
Drug Related Deaths in Finland Increase by 25% in One Year
According to data published by Statistics Finland, the number of drug-related deaths in one year has increased by 25% in 2018. Causes of death included accidental poisonings from multiple substances, deaths caused by long-term drug use, and...
Invitation to Tender: Low and No Alcohol Drinks
Alcohol Change UK is commissioning a literature and policy review about low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks. Low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks appear to be gaining market share, attention within the drinks industry, public awareness and...
What Has Happened Since – 2020 Report
The Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network (NordAN) was established in September 2000 as a network of non-governmental, voluntary organisations. Their aim is to reduce the consumption of alcohol and other drugs and support restrictive...
Drug-Related Hospital Emergency Presentations in Europe: Update from the Euro-DEN Plus Expert Network
Summary This report presents the latest findings on drug-related hospital emergencies from a network of sentinel hospitals across Europe. Almost 24,000 emergency presentations were recorded at 32 sentinel hospitals over the first 4 years of...
Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research
The fourth edition of the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelic Research. ICPR 2020 takes place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 April 2020 in Haarlem, The Netherlands.
European Conference on FASD (EUFASD) 2020
The EUFASD conference will take place from 14th to 16th September 2020.
The first Regional Competence Center for children with prenatal alcohol/drug exposure in the Nordic countries is proud to host this exciting cutting-edge conference for the first time in Norway.
An Investigation into the Lasting Impact of Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs During Foetal Life
It is well recognised that substance use during pregnancy can harm the developing foetus, leading to potential cognitive dysfunction and mental and behavioural difficulties in later life. Longitudinal studies, which track participants over...