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Impact of an adult family member’s problematic substance use on family life

Scientific article

Problematic substance use can be a significant cause of stress for family members of the person using substances. This review, published in the journal Drug: Education, Prevention and Policy, examines current research in order to explore...

The Pregnancy Edit

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The Society for the Study on Addiction (SSA) Pregnancy Edit is a series of articles on alcohol-related harm in pregnancy, published on the Society for the Study of Addiction website in September 2021. Topic covered include: the framework...

Assessing the Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the UK

Scientific article

In a new study, led by a team at the University of Salford, evidence has been found to suggest fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a significant issue among the population, likely to be as common as autism, despite being rarely...

The increase in alcohol-related deaths: How can we respond?

11 October 2021

Online

This joint webinar between

Research led by people who use drugs: centering the expertise of lived experience

Scientific article

20 September 2021

Despite a long history of successful, community-led harm reduction programs and rising health inequalities suffered by PWUD, research collaborations between PWUD and researchers remain generally ignored. PWUDs are crucial in identifying...

Minority Fellowship Program

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The NBCC Foundation and NAADAC are pleased to announce the 2022 application period for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors (MFP-AC) is now open. This program is made...

Psychosocial Interventions to Improve Psychological, Social and Physical Wellbeing in Family Members Affected by an Adult Relative’s Substance Use: A Systematic Search and Review of the Evidence

Scientific article

12 February 2021

The use of alcohol and drugs is a significant public health concern and is prevalent in families. Over 100 million people are thought to be affected by a close relative's substance use, with many experiencing negative health and social...

Drug Use at Universities - Staff's Perspective

6 October 2021

Online

An open and honest conversation around drug-related issues at universities from the perspective of staff.

In this free webinar, different stakeholders from different universities will share their observations and experiences around student drug use.

Cannabis tourist destinations: Risk for vulnerable travellers with pre-existing mental disorders

Scientific article

https://academic.oup.com/jtm/article-abstract/27/4/taz098/5671717

Substances as Self-Treatment for Cognitive Test Anxiety among Undergraduate Students

Scientific article

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02791072.2018.1564090