Epidemiology and Etiology

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Alcohol, Tobacco & other Drugs in Australia

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21 January 2020

The consumption of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs is a significant cause of preventable disease and illness in Australia. There is a wide range of data sources available that contribute to our understanding of alcohol, tobacco and other...

Prescription Opioid Use among Military Veterans

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There is growing concern about levels of opioid misuse amongst military veterans. Conditions, such as PTSD, brain injury, and chronic pain, elevate the risk among this population. In a recent study, conducted by psychology professor Kaston...

Action Plan on Youth Drinking and on Heavy Episodic Drinking (2014–2016)

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On 16 September 2014, European Union (EU) the Member States, represented by the Committee on National Alcohol Policy and Action (CNAPA), endorsed the Action Plan on Youth Drinking and on Heavy Episodic Drinking (Binge Drinking) (2014-2016)...

Alcohol Use, Alcohol Dependence and Mental Health Conditions

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Several key risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) have been identified, including the harmful use of alcohol. Half the world’s population drinks alcohol, and harmful alcohol use is the third leading cause of ill health and...

Harm to Others from Drinking: Patterns in Nine Societies

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25 October 2019

The adverse impact of alcohol consumption include the negative consequences of drinking on individuals other than the drinkers themselves, including both health and social problems. Alcohol’s harm to others (HTO) is an interactional...

Alcohol-Related Deaths Increasing in the United States

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There has been a steady rise in deaths caused by alcohol, according to a study by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health. The research examined U.S. death...

National, Regional, and Global Burdens of Disease Linked to Alcohol Use

Scientific article

Alcohol use continues to be one of the leading risk factors for the global burden of disease. This is despite growing awareness of the harm alcohol has the potential to cause and many worldwide initiatives and campaigns to tackle the issue...

Changes in Smoker Characteristics in England

Scientific article

Smoking in England has decreased over the last decade. It is vital to monitor the trends and examine the factors that may be influencing the downward curve, so as to maintain the pattern and make predictions about future smoking rates. A...

Opioid Atlas

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Opiates are some of the most effective pain relief medications for patients suffering from cancer- and surgery-related pain. Unfortunately, medications in this class are also used as drugs of abuse. Despite the affordability and...

Lisbon Addictions: Presentations & Posters

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Following their 2019 conference, the Lisbon Addictions team have gathered posters and information about the presentations from the event. The co-producers have built coherent packages of topical strands, sessions and guided poster tours...