Although rates of substance use have declined among youth in Ontario, Canada key issues such as alcohol and tobacco use continue to be a concern. Many sectors, including health, justice, and education, have a role to play in addressing these issues. The findings from the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey (OSDUHS) can help teachers, policy-makers, parents, and youth understand drug use trends as a way to inform related activities and services.
Substance misuse has a long reach into many medical specialties. Although substance misuse in patients has been managed primarily by psychiatrists, assessment and management of this should be a competency developed by all doctors. This event presents a selection of clinically relevant topics in substance misuse including:
This free event will bring together researchers and practitioners in the field of excessive alcohol consumption reduction to discuss the latest research evidence and research evidence gaps. It will feature presentations by, amongst others, Prof. Bernie Hannigan (Public Health England), Dr John Holmes (ScHARR), Prof.
The Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) will host ‘Alcohol Occasional’ seminars with the aim of showcasing innovative research on alcohol use and providing the chance for researchers, practitioners and policy makers and members of the public to hear and discuss alcohol related topics.
Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network Conference 2016
Location: Oslo, Norway
One of the most interesting developments in the alcohol and drugs field in recent years is the decline in substance use among young people. This decline is found in a number of European countries with very different use rates and policy frameworks. In some countries this decline comes despite an increase in adult use.
The Alcohol Education Trust and Mentor are bringing together a group of experts to showcase evidence-based and effective practice that can be used in education settings across the UK for alcohol and drug education and prevention.
The 2016 European Society for Prevention Research (EUSPR) Conference will be held in Berlin, Germany from October 31st to November 2nd, 2016. The main theme of this year's conference is Sustainable Prevention in a Changing World. Populations and behaviour in Europe are in transition, and new challenges to health and well being are emerging.
