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Alcohol and the Immune System: 4 Things You Should Know
Alcohol has a negative impact on our immune systems ability to function, leading to greater susceptibility to certain diseases.
It is particularly important that, during this pandemic, we protect our immune system in order to give...
COVID-19 HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support for People who Use Drugs and People in Prisons
All people have the right to health, even in countries under lockdown or where a state of emergency has been declared.
People who use drugs can be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 due to underlying health issues, stigma, social...
FDA Tobacco Education Posters (English and Spanish)
Free youth smoking prevention posters from FDA Tobacco for order or download in English or Spanish.
Alcohol Taxation Infographic
Alcohol taxation holds massive potential for global health, for helping achieve the sustainable development goals and also for significantly contributing to financing health and development.
This infographic, designed by IOGT...
Smoking Cessation Intervention for People with Severe Mental Ill Health
People who have experienced serious mental health issues are three times more likely to smoke than the wider population.
This summary, plus infographic, describes the Smoking Cessation Intervention for People with Severe Mental Ill Health...
Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Social Media Calendar
Canadian alcohol intake increases during holidays, parties and vacations.
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictions has created a calendar of social media graphics to remind young people that if they’re planning to drink...
Information for Teachers
In classrooms across the UK 1 in 5 children are carrying the burden of someone else’s drinking.
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics have developed a new resource to help teachers identify children affected by their parent's...
Fact Sheet: Alcohol and Cancer
Drinking alcohol is a risk factor contributing to seven types of cancer.
The more alcohol you drink, the greater the risk of developing cancer.
This fact sheet, developed by Alcohol Change UK, explains how high these risks are, which...
Fact Sheet: Alcohol and the Brain
Alcohol Change UK have released a fact sheet highlighting the various ways alcohol can affect the health of your brain as well as changes you can make in order to take care of this vital organ.
Infographic: Drugged Driving
Driving under the influence of any drug that acts on the brain can impair one's motor skills, reaction time, and judgment, making drugged driving a serious public health and safety concern.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse have...
Quality Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
It is important that people wishing to access treatment for substance use disorder are informed about the quality of care they will receive.
A new fact sheet has been developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
Talking Pot with Youth
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has released a new resource for parents, teachers and other youth allies to help them prepare to have open, non-judgemental discussions with youths about cannabis. The Talking Pot...
Communication Toolkit to Promote Low Risk Alcohol Drinking
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has released the revised Low Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines Communication Toolkit to promote healthy attitude towards alcohol consumption. The guidelines, which are particularly geared...
