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Looking Back: A retirement interview with Jeff Lee

Format

Opinion piece, commentary

Themes

Prevention

Treatment

Health promotion

Recovery Support

Mental Health

Policy

Jeff Lee is well known in the field of drug demand reduction and is a founding figure in the creation of ISSUP. For over four decades, Jeff has played a major role in drug prevention and has undertaken and managed projects in more than 80 countries around the world. Jeff finally retired in March from his role as a Senior Consultant for ISSUP. In a quick chat with Jeff, he offers us a glimpse into his successful career, lessons learned, upcoming adventures and hopes for the future.

ISSUP founder and Senior Consultant Jeff lee speaking at the United Nations in Vienna

Alcohol and suicide

Format

Scientific article

Themes

Mental Health

Practice

Prevention

Drinking alcohol can increase someone's risk of dying by suicide. This is connected to both the impact of long-term alcohol use and the immediate effects of drinking.

Samaritans and Suicide Prevention Consortium have conducted research...

DECCA Big Guides

Publication Date

23 December 2021

Format

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

Themes

Family

Health promotion

Mental Health

Prevention

Public health

Partner Organisation

ISSUP United Kingdom

Downloadable information on alcohol, drugs and tobacco.

Exploring the Factors that Influence Harmful Alcohol Use Through the Refugee Journey: A Qualitative Study

Publication Date

9 November 2020

Format

Book

Themes

Mental Health

Prevention

Public health

This report from Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the University of Edinburgh School of Health in Social Science explores the factors influencing harmful alcohol use through the refugee journey.

Drawing on interviews...

UK Parents' Drinking Negatively Affects Over a Third of Children

Format

News

Themes

Mental Health

Policy

Prevention

Public health

The physical and psychological harm caused by heavy alcohol consumption to the individual drinking is often clear. What is often less obvious, is the damage an individuals alcohol consumption can have to the people around them.

A recent...

Depression and Binge-drinking among Military Spouses and Partner

Format

News

Themes

Mental Health

Prevention

Public health

Women

It is recognised that harmful alcohol consumption is more common amongst those who have served in the UK armed forces.

However this is not just an issue for the individual who has served in the army. In a recent study conducted by...

Rights, Respect and Recovery: Scotland's Alcohol and Drug Treatment Strategy

Publication Date

28 November 2018

Format

Book

Themes

Addiction

Evaluation

Mental Health

Policy

Prevention

Public health

Treatment

Recovery Support

The Scottish Government has released the new Alcohol and Drugs Strategy, which aims to improve health by preventing and reducing alcohol and drug use, harm and related deaths. There were a record 934 drugs-related deaths in Scotland in 2017...

Alcohol Occasionals: Seminars 2013–2018

Publication Date

12 November 2018

Format

Book

Themes

Evaluation

Health promotion

Mental Health

Policy

Practice

Prevention

Almost a fifth more alcohol is sold per adult in Scotland than in England and Wales. It is believed 1 in 4 people drink at hazardous or harmful levels and in 2016 alone there were over 1,200 alcohol-related deaths in Scotland.

Scottish...

Dying for a Drink

Publication Date

26 October 2018

Format

Book

Themes

Epidemiology and Etiology

Evaluation

Mental Health

Policy

Practice

Prevention

Public health

Treatment

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) has published its latest report, ‘Dying for a drink’.

Scottish people tend to consume more alcohol than people in England and Wales. Alcohol is a harmful substance and, consumed in excess...

#StatusofMind: Social Media and Young People's Mental Health and Wellbeing

Format

Book

Themes

Mental Health

Prevention

Public health

KEY POINTS

91% of 16-24 year olds use the internet for social networking
Social media has been described as more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol
Rates of anxiety and depression in young people have risen 70% in the past 25 years

Scotland and New Psychoactive Substances

Publication Date

11 December 2016

Format

Book

Themes

Addiction

Health promotion

Mental Health

Prevention

Public health

Statistics

Treatment

A collaborative research project geared towards understanding the patterns of use, motives and harms of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) - commonly referred to as ‘Legal Highs’ - in Scotland has recently published its findings. Amongst the...

Mental Health and Substance Use: Prevention Guidelines for the Classroom

Publication Date

29 November 2016

Format

Book

Themes

Addiction

Health promotion

Mental Health

Practice

Prevention

Public health

Treatment

Mentor ADEPIS has recently released a detailed publication that aims to provide those working within the school setting with practical guidelines for helping to prevent children and young people from developing mental health issues as a...