The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol
The guidelines provide health professionals, policy makers and the Australian community with evidence-based advice on the health effects of drinking alcohol. The guidelines aim to help individuals make informed decisions about drinking...
Studying Tobacco users Of Pakistan (STOP) Factsheet
Project Goals and Objectives: The STOP survey has a long-term aim to provide objective, regular and timely information on tobacco users of Pakistan to help key policy decisions. Its specific objectives for 2019/2020 are to assess the...
EMCDDA Technical Report on New Psychoactive Substance
The purpose of this technical report is to provide an analysis of the available information on methyl 2-{[1-(4-fluorobutyl)-1H-indole-3-carbonyl]amino}-3,3-dimethylbutanoate (commonly known as 4F-MDMB-BICA), a synthetic receptor cannabinoid...
E-cigarette Use Among Adults in China
Despite China being the main producers of the world's e-cigarette, there is little research examining the trends in e-cigarette use. Since 2018, policies in China have restricted e-cigarette use. Therefore, it is of interest to...
Webinar | Prevention of Drug Use and other Risky Behaviours in Youth: Data-Based Planning for Effective Prevention
On 11th February 2021, ISSUP Lebanon presented their Webinar on the topic of Substance Use Epidemiology and Evidence-based Prevention Programs.
Webinar | Prevention of Drug Use and other Risky Behaviours in Youth: Data-Based Planning for Effective Prevention
On 11th February 2021, ISSUP Lebanon would like to invite you to attend their upcoming Webinar on the topic of Substance Use Epidemiology and Evidence-based Prevention Programs.
Drink Wise, Age Well Professional Resources
The Drink Wise, Age Well programme supported people to make healthier choices about alcohol as they age. The programme was designed to change attitudes, combat stigma and reduce alcohol harm in the over 50s so they can live longer...
The Stigma of Substance Use
Dr Liviu Alexandrescu Lecturer in Criminology School of History, Philosophy and Culture – Oxford Brookes University Presentation title: Drug/dependency stigma and marginality: some reflections on the political economy of blame. Dr James...
Building Strength and Resilience During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Focus on Parents with Substance Use Disorders
Join ICUDDR on Friday Dec 18th at 12 noon EST for a Twitter chat with esteemed researcher, Professor, and Executive Director of the UNC Horizons Program, Hendrée E. Jones, PhD about helping parents with SUDs cope during the COVID19 pandemic.
Tag questions and comments with #ParentingSUD.
Listen First: The Science of Patience
Listen First is a UNODC initiative to support happy, healthy and happy family relationships. This video demonstrates how patience makes children feel cared for and loved and is key in creating meaningful relationships and good communication...