Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
Rates and Correlates of Binge Drinking among College Students with Disabilities
Abstract Objective: Our objective was to provide the first comprehensive picture of alcohol use and binge drinking by US college students with disabilities (SWDs), who represent at least 11% (1.6 million) of the US college student...
Symposium: "Women and drugs, challenges for prevention"
The National College extends a cordial invitation to the Symposium "Women and drugs, challenges for prevention", which will take place Monday, September 11, from 19:00 to 21:00 hours (time of the city of Mexico), at its facilities, located at number 104 of the Donceles Street, in the historic center of Mexico City.
6th International Symposium on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users
This symposium is the leading International conference focused on the management of hepatitis among substance users. It is organized by the International Network for Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU).
The International Symposium on Hepatitis in Substance Users attracts delegates including health professionals (doctors, nurses and allied health), researchers, community organisations, people who use drugs and policy makers.
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Drug Prevention: A Manual for Programme Planners and Evaluators
Guidelines for the Evaluation of Drug Prevention: A Manual for Programme Planners and Evaluators is a publication by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA). It is the second edition of the 1998 EMCDDA...
National Prevention Network Conference 2017
The National Prevention Network Conference will be held September 12-14, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County. The conference is 3 days, complete with keynotes, breakouts, and networking opportunities. The conference theme for 2017 is Rooted in Tradition, Strengthened by Science, Evolving the Field of Prevention.
Drugs, Brains and Behavior: The Science of Addiction
Since the 1930s, the response to drug addiction has moved from one that focuses on the need to punish users to another that recognises the importance of prevention and treatment approaches. In other words, thanks to scientific advances...
Synthetic Cannabinoids: What Health Risks Do They Pose?
Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug in the US and in Europe. Recently, a range of new substances that have similar effects have become available. These are known as synthetic cannabinoids (SCs). Little is known about the risks...
Why Are Many American Adults Misusing Prescription Painkillers?
Prescription painkillers are second only to marijuana as the United States drug of choice. Around 91.8 million Americans aged 18 and above used prescription painkillers in 2014, according to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health...
Preventing Marijuana Use among Youth and Young Adults
Preventing Marijuana Use among Youth and Young Adults is a new release from the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). It provides the latest facts about marijuana use in the United States and includes information...
Is it possible to have a real fight?
Geraldine González Williman is an expert in the prevention and treatment of addictions of legal or illegal drugs. In this interview, details on the plans of action applicable to the Paraguay to combat a scourge that every day grows more...