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The Addiction Journal has put together a news section highlighting noteworthy updates in the field of substance use prevention treatment and recovery from countries around the world. Have a browse through the past 6 months of headlines from...

50 Años de Atención de las Adicciones

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Mexico City
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This year Centers for Youth Integration, AC (CIJ) celebrates 50 years of uninterrupted work in prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, research and addiction training. 

That is why the 20th International Congress on Addictions will commemorate these 50 years of attention to drug use. 

Psychostimulant Use and the Brain

Scientific article
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Over the past decade there has been an increase in the manufacture and use of psychostimulants in countries around the world. Around two-thirds of illicit psychostimulant users are male with average age of use for methamphetamine and...

Alcohol Change UK’s Annual Conference

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Wrexham
, 
United Kingdom

Alcohol Change UK's 2019 annual conference will take place in Wrexham on Wednesday 18th September 2019.

At this multidisciplinary event, there will be focusing on how to provide the best support for people who might not fit the usual treatment criteria – including some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

APSAD Conference 2019

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Hobart
, 

The Australasian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs is excited to welcome you to the 2019 APSAD conference. The event will take place in Hobart, a place that has benefited from surprising developments driven by locals.

Youth Substance Abuse and Co-Occurring Disorders

Book
70%–80% of adolescents with a substance use disorder also manifest comorbid psychopathology, known also as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. Co-occurring disorders are the presence of one or more comorbid psychiatric disorders in...

Eating Disorders and Drug Use in Adolescents

Book
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The aim of the study was to show whether there was a connection between drug use and eating disorders, as well as to identify the type of drugs most widely used and to ascertain whether they are used to suppress appetite. An “ad hoc” scale...

World Drug Report 2019

Book
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The World Drug Report aims at improving the understanding of the world drug problem and contributing towards fostering greater international cooperation for countering its impact on health, governance and security. The World Drug Report...