Practice

The 27th European Congress of Psychiatry

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Warsaw
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Poland

The 27th European Congress of Psychiatry, organised by the largest international association of psychiatrists in Europe, will take place between 6 and 9 April 2019 in Warsaw.

Psychiatry is facing a generative transition involving the organisation of mental health services, traditional approaches to diagnosis, models of care, and research paradigms. 

Hazardous Alcohol Use among Patients with Schizophrenia and Depression

Scientific article
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Harmful alcohol use is known to increase the risk of alcohol dependence as well as physical conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and cirrhosis. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a common co-occurring disorder in people with...

Drugs: North West Inaugural Conference

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Manchester
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United Kingdom

Drugs: North West is a newly-formed network of researchers from across North West England. The network was established to foster multi-disciplinary collaborations between researchers across the region and to provide a platform to showcase the innovative work of its members. 

Integration Centers addictions Virtual Library

Website
The Virtual Library in Addictions, developed by centers of youth integration, allows access to resources and information services specialized in Addictions and related topics, serving users of different levels. The aim of the library is to...

#DontPinkMyDrink Campaign

News
After years of objectifying and sexualising women in their advertising, the alcohol industry is now targeting women more directly, linking their products to women's friendships, feminism and empowerment. However, women’s empowerment will...

Substance Use among Youth with Chronic Medical Conditions

Scientific article
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Adolescence is generally associated with health, development and growth. However, a great number of adolescents are affected by chronic illness - defined as a disability interfering with normal life and/or demanding treatment. Substance use...

Volatile Substance Abuse

Book
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Volatile Substance Abuse (VSA) is the practice of inhaling volatile substances, which are often common household products, like glues, gases and aerosols in order to get high. Glues, gases and aerosols contain volatile substances which are...