Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
19th International Congress on Addictions
The 19th International CIJ Congress welcomed 2,500 participants and focused on "Dual Disorders and Comorbidity Associated with Substance Use". It was held in conjunction with the World Association of Dual Disorders (WADD) and the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP).
Risk and Protective Factors for Substance Use in High-Risk Populations
There tends to be an increase in prevalence of substance use issues within populations living in urban areas and where poverty levels are high. Certain risk factors, more common in deprived areas, are particularly associated with substance...
Seminar on Drug Addiction in Bangladesh
The Dhaka Ahsania Mission Female Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Center, the International University of Business Agriculture and Technology (IUBAT), and the Lion Club of Dhaka Oasis jointly organized an anti-drug seminar for the students...
1st Conference of the Brazilian Association for Research on Prevention and Health Promotion
The Brazilian Association of Research in Prevention and Health Promotion will hold its first Congress in Brasilia from August 5-7, 2018. Click here for more info and call for papers!
Project: “Engaging Young People in Peacebuilding & Evidence-Based Drug Prevention Intervention & Policies"
The “Engaging Young People in Peacebuilding” Project of the Drug Free Pakistan Foundation was continuously engaged in organizing and conducting teachers' training, youth leadership training and school programs in school-based prevention...
Training of Youth Drug Prevention Facilitators in Pakistan
The Pakistani non-governmental organisation, Aga Khan Rural Support (AKRSP), organised its first four day training programme on evidence-based school and community drug abuse prevention for teachers from 6th - 10th October, 2017 in...
2018 Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference
The 2018 Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference will be held on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 May, with optional workshops on Wednesday 30 May at QT Gold Coast.
The annual Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference covers a broad range of topics in relation to all types of addiction, including prevention, treatment, systematic responses, behaviours, mental health and harm reduction.
Addiction Training in Clinical Psychology: Does It Meet the Demand?
Clinical psychology is particularly well suited to offering a multifaceted response in order to help those living with a substance use disorder. A new study published in the academic journal American Psychologist investigates the extent to...
Evaluation of a Novel Intervention Providing Insight into the Tobacco Industry to Prevent the Uptake of Smoking in School-Aged Children
Abstract Objectives: Evidence from the US Truth campaign suggests that interventions focusing on tobacco industry practices and ethics may be effective in preventing youth smoking uptake. We developed, piloted and evaluated a school-based...
"SMART Project Implemented by Intelligent Peace Club"-Pakistan- Ahmad Shah
Ch. Rehmat Ali Girls Intelligent Peace Club Group implemented a SMART Project in their respective school about drug prevention, peace and conflict resolution through teambuilding activity, peace walk, presentation on peace and role play activities.
