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EPPIC - Exchanging Prevention Practices on Polydrug Use among Youth In Criminal Justice Systems
About this Event
EPPIC - Exchanging Prevention Practices on Polydrug Use among Youth in Criminal Justice Systems
February 13th -14th 2020
C219-20, College Building, Middlesex University, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT.
Thursday February 13th
Chair: Susanne MacGregor, Honorary Professor London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
9.30-10am Welcome
Free Webinar: Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder in Jails and Prisons
People who have been incarcerated are approximately 100 times more likely to die by overdose in the first two weeks after their release than the general public. Despite high rates of opioid use disorder among justice-involved individuals, evidence-based medications exist and can be successfully implemented within jails and prisons.
European Conference on FASD (EUFASD) 2020
The EUFASD conference will take place from 14th to 16th September 2020.
The first Regional Competence Center for children with prenatal alcohol/drug exposure in the Nordic countries is proud to host this exciting cutting-edge conference for the first time in Norway.
An Investigation into the Lasting Impact of Exposure to Alcohol and Drugs During Foetal Life
It is well recognised that substance use during pregnancy can harm the developing foetus, leading to potential cognitive dysfunction and mental and behavioural difficulties in later life. Longitudinal studies, which track participants over...
Creating College/University Standards in Substance Use Disorder Education
Join NAADAC and ICUDDR for a webinar exploring standards in substance use disorder education.
In this session, the presenters will review/discuss:
* NAADAC’s work to create higher education standards in substance use education
* Development of standards
* Overview of course content
* Application to the real world of careers in substance use disorder professions
Presented by:
13th Nordic Public Health Conference
In the fourth week of June 2020 the 13th Nordic Public Health conference will take place in Iceland.
The theme of the conference is “Health and wellbeing for all – heading for the future”.
The conference is a platform for the Nordic countries to come together, share knowledge, experience and cultivate professional relationships and networks in the field of public health.
Bridging the Gap on NCDs: From Global Promises to Local Progress
Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) are recognised as the world’s biggest killer and cause of disability, constituting a global health crisis that requires an urgent policy response. This was acknowledged by world leaders at three UN High-Level...
Geneva Health Forum 2020
The Geneva Health Forum, created in 2006, is one of the most important conferences of Global Health.
Every two years the GHF brings together Swiss and international participants from all sectors.
The overall goal of the Geneva Health Forum is to promote innovative practices that improve care access, especially in resource-poor settings.
To achieve this goal, the Geneva Health Forum aims to:
9th International Conference on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users
The 9th International Conference on Hepatitis Care in Substance Users will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, 8 – 10 October 2020.
Revista Internacional de Investigación en Adicciones
La Revista Internacional de Investigación en Adicciones (RIIAD), editada por Centros de Integración Juvenil A.C., tiene el propósito de desarrollar una plataforma para la publicación semestral bilingüe (español e inglés) de hallazgos...