Prevention

Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.

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1st Uganda Childrens' Summit-Report

News

There has been a tremendous increase in the access to internet by children during the COVID 19 Lockdown which has increased exposure of children to drugs, crime and violence among children since children are not in schools. Exposure of...

Youth drinking declines - what have we learned?

Video and audio recordings

Since the early 2000s, adolescent drinking in Australia and in many high income countries has fallen dramatically. For example, among 14-17 year old Australians, the rate of risky drinking has fallen from 30% in 2001 to 9% in 2019. This...

A Health Led Approach to Drug Policy 2021

9 June 2021

Online

Join National & International Leaders in Health Led Approaches to Drugs discussing policy developments in 2021!

Greenspace programmes and problem substance use

22 June 2021

Online

DRNS is hosting an online event on Tuesday 22nd June 2021, 10:00am-12:00pm. This online seminar will be run by Wendy Masterton, a PhD student from the University of Stirling, who is undertaking a realist evaluation of greenspace programmes supporting people with

Association between Tobacco Consumption and Problematic Internet Use and the Practice of Physical Activity in Spanish Adolescents

Scientific article

Abstract The practice of physical activity is a healthy habit that offers health benefits. In contrast, the lack thereof may be associated with an increase in diseases, even at an early age. The objective of this study was to analyze the...

Addressing Alcohol Consumption and Socioeconomic Inequalities: How a Health Promotion Approach Can Help

4 June 2021

Online

This session will reflect on recent evidence and illustrate initiatives across countries aimed at addressing the availability, affordability and acceptability of alcohol in socially and economically disadvantaged populations.

Supporting Families in Recovery – Global Approaches in the Context of COVID-19

16 June 2021

Washington, D.C.

Supporting Families in : Global Approaches in the Context of COVID-19

Call for Papers: International Responses to Prevention Intervention Research during Human Ecosystems Disruptions

News

The journal Prevention Science invites manuscripts for a special issue on “International Responses to Prevention Intervention Research during Human Ecosystem Disruptions”. In this special issue of Prevention Science, SPR welcome manuscripts...

Prevention Science and Climate Action: Charting a course of involvement

26 May 2021

Washington, D.C.

On May 26, the Society for Prevention Research (SPR) International Committee will hold a session on "Prevention Science and Climate Action: Charting a course of involvement".

SPR International Networking Forum ISSUP

I National meeting of professionals in prevention and treatment of addictions

ISSUP Webinar

26 May 2021

ISSUP Ecuador is pleased to invite you to its two events 'I National Meeting of Professionals in Addiction Prevention and Treatment'.