Data

Systematically collected information used to understand patterns of substance use, substance use disorders, treatment needs, and drug market dynamics. This may include epidemiological data, service utilisation records, treatment outcomes, law enforcement intelligence, and public health surveillance. Data helps identify emerging trends, assess the effectiveness of prevention and treatment programmes, monitor trafficking and market activity, and guide evidence-informed policy and decision-making. Reliable data systems are essential for improving responses to substance use and ensuring that interventions are targeted, effective, and responsive to population needs. 

Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases Public Dashboard

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Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) offers this public dashboard of worldwide confirmed cases, recoveries and deaths aggregating WHO, CDC, ECDC, NHC and DXY data in real time. This source is unique...

Addiction Medicine Conference

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Asheville
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United States

The 11th annual spring Addiction Medicine Conference to be held April 30 – May 2, 2020 in Asheville, NC, will continue to provide 3 days of in-depth exploration of addiction medicine and will include a wide range of topics combining plenary sessions and skill-building workshops, and providing opportunities for networking.

Health Matters: Smoking and Mental Health

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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...

AADANT Drug and Alcohol Conference 2020

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Alice Springs
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Australia

The Association of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies NT will hold their annual Northern Territory drug and alcohol conference April 1-2 in Alice Springs at the DoubleTree Hilton.

There will be two streams at the conference:

  • Provision of Mental Health Services in AOD Treatment
  • Non-residential Treatment Options

Registrations close Thursday 26th March 2020 COB.

Heavy Cannabis Use, Dependence and the Brain

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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

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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...