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Methamphetamine-Type Stimulant Use in Lao PDR

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Abstract Background Methamphetamine is one of the most widely used illicit drugs in several Southeast Asian countries, including the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). The purpose of this study was to examine the socio-cultural context...

Conference "opiate: the medical use to the epidemic of overdose"

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MEXICO CITY
Mexico

Dear compañeras and compañeros:

Hereby I send invitation for research seminars in the field of addictions (IAPA-DIE). We will have the Conference entitled:

"Opiate: the medical use to the " " overdose epidemic."

Presented by:

Maestro. Raúl Martín de el Campo

Member of the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB).

Virtual seminar: "Alcohol and injury in transit in the Americas"

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Webinar
United States

There is ample evidence that shows that the harmful use of alcohol is associated with deaths and disability caused by injuries in traffic. There is a particular interest in the Region of the Americas on the relationship between transit caused injuries associated with the use of alcohol, since the implementation of policy measures have been slow in countries.

Webinar: "Alcohol and Road Injuries in the Americas"

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Webinar
United States

There is ample evidence showing that the harmful use of alcohol is associated with deaths and disability caused by road injuries. The Region of the Americas is of particular interest in relation with alcohol related road injuries as data support policy actions in this area but countries have been slow in implementing them.

Development of the International Alcohol Policy and Injury Index

Scientific article
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ABSTRACT Objective: To develop a new index to measure the effectiveness of alcohol control policies on selected indicators of alcohol-related injuries. Methods: We used the World Health Organization Global Information System on Alcohol and...

April Student Membership Update

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For anyone interested in pursuing further study, seeking funding for a research idea or connecting with other researchers.

EU Drug Use Revealed through Wastewater Analysis

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The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has released the results of their largest wastewater analysis study. The EU project analysed the wastewater around 60 European cities and towns. This has allowed...
Wastewater analysis