Research Update from the National Institute on Drug Abuse
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Investing in Public Health, on the 28th of June, 2024.
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Presentes at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Investing in Public Health, on the 28th of June, 2024.
The social context of drinking among LGBT+ people
Professor Carol Emslie and David Barbour discuss research on gender, identity and drinking, and the disproportionate impact of substance use in the LGBT+ community.
“Alcohol marketing to LGBTQ+ people”
Watch the video of the SHAAP/SARN 'Alcohol Occasionals' webinar, held over Zoom on 24 May 2023: "Alcohol marketing to LGBTQ+ people: Evolving strategies to target identity", by Dr David Whiteley .
APSI Prevention Talks
Prevention Talks is a new online discussion hosted by APSI with speakers who will explore some of the current issues and their potential impact on prevention research and practice.
Speakers will represent a variety of stakeholders in the...
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Webinar Series
Various NPS have significantly changed the picture of drug use in different countries. They are now very prominent in the drug market. Indeed, many of these substances are intended to circumvent drug laws and are sold as ‘legal’...
Alcohol and the Environment
The Institute of Alcohol Studies presents Seminar Two in its four-part series on alcohol and sustainability. Seminar Two looks at the impact the production, packaging and distribution of alcohol has on both the local and global environment...
Marketing and Consumption of No and Low Alcohol Drinks in the UK
With NoLo products increasing in popularity among producers and customers, a new report looks at how these drinks are marketed in the UK and how and why consumers drink them.
Using interviews with drinkers and non-drinkers, as well as...
Drug overdose: a film about life
This is a film about hope and life, it is about people who are making a difference.
Seminario Adaptación del Modelo Islandés de Prevención del Consumo de Drogas: avances a tres años de su implementación
Este seminario, dirigido a técnicos y profesionales que se desempeñan en el ámbito del consumo de sustancias, busca compartir los resultados y la experiencia de adaptación e implementación del modelo islandés de prevención en 6 comunas chilenas, además de abordar los desafíos de considerar este modelo como una política pública.
Prison and drugs in Europe - current and future challenges
Objective: to discuss the results of the report Prison and drugs in Europe: current and future challenges Insights with key customers.
Invited Stakeholders: - Heino Stöver, Institute for Addiction Research Organization Frankfurt University...
Exploring International Approaches to Tackling Localised HIV Outbreaks
This webinar seeks to highlight and share international perspectives on tackling local HIV outbreaks.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Webinar
Presentation from Dr Sharon Lambert, School of Applied Psychology, UCC exploring the assessment and impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences with the PSI Early Graduate Group.
Managed Alcohol Programmes
Dr Hannah Carver (University of Stirling) presents research on Managed Alcohol Programmes: "Investigating the need for alcohol harm reduction and Managed Alcohol Programmes for people experiencing homelessness and alcohol use disorders...
Perspectives of Repeat Drink-drivers in the UK
Dr Andrea Mohan (University of Dundee) presented: "What can we learn from the perspectives of repeat drink-drivers? Findings from a qualitative study".
The Science of Physical Activity
What is the science behind it?
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Physical activity has many health benefits: it strengthens the heart and can help improve bone health and fitness, lowers blood pressure, improves sleep quality and reduces the risk of diabetes.
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Phys...