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Heavy Cannabis Use, Dependence and the Brain
Although cannabis use disorder (CUD) is one of the most common substance use disorders (SUDs), the impact of CUD on the brain remains unclear and understudied.
In a recent article, published in Addiction journal, researchers from the...
Noncommunicable Disease Progress Monitor
Noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of premature death globally.
Every year, 41 million people die from heart attacks, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes or a mental disorder.
Despite the concerning...
How Can We Change Drinking Behaviours among ‘Baby Boomers’?
The term ‘baby boomer’ refers to those born during 1946-1964. In the UK, they account for around 25% of the population.
Studies have found that baby boomers indulge in more dangerous drinking behaviour than younger generations. For...
Drug Related Deaths in Finland Increase by 25% in One Year
According to data published by Statistics Finland, the number of drug-related deaths in one year has increased by 25% in 2018.
Causes of death included accidental poisonings from multiple substances, deaths caused by long-term drug use...
Invitation to Tender: Low and No Alcohol Drinks
Alcohol Change UK is commissioning a literature and policy review about low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks.
Low-alcohol and alcohol-free drinks appear to be gaining market share, attention within the drinks industry, public awareness...
What Has Happened Since – 2020 Report
The Nordic Alcohol and Drug Policy Network (NordAN) was established in September 2000 as a network of non-governmental, voluntary organisations. Their aim is to reduce the consumption of alcohol and other drugs and support restrictive...
Drug-Related Hospital Emergency Presentations in Europe: Update from the Euro-DEN Plus Expert Network
Summary
This report presents the latest findings on drug-related hospital emergencies from a network of sentinel hospitals across Europe.
Almost 24,000 emergency presentations were recorded at 32 sentinel hospitals over the first 4...
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...
Mengevaluasi Dampak Harga Unit Minimum (MUP) pada Konsumsi Berbasis Penjualan di Skotlandia
Peningkatan konsumsi alkohol dan bahaya terkait alkohol di Inggris dalam beberapa dekade terakhir telah berjalan seiring dengan meningkatnya keterjangkauan minuman beralkohol.
Harga Unit Minimum (menetapkan harga minimum di mana satu...
Alcohol, Tobacco & other Drugs in Australia
The consumption of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs is a significant cause of preventable disease and illness in Australia. There is a wide range of data sources available that contribute to our understanding of alcohol, tobacco and...
Prescription Opioid Use among Military Veterans
There is growing concern about levels of opioid misuse amongst military veterans. Conditions, such as PTSD, brain injury, and chronic pain, elevate the risk among this population.
In a recent study, conducted by psychology professor...
Rencana Aksi tentang Minum Remaja dan Minum Episodik Berat (2014–2016)
Pada tanggal 16 September 2014, Uni Eropa (UE) Negara-negara Anggota, yang diwakili oleh Komite Kebijakan dan Tindakan Alkohol Nasional (CNAPA), mengesahkan Rencana Aksi tentang Minum Remaja dan Minum Episodik Berat (Pesta Minum) (2014-2016...
Penggunaan Alkohol, Ketergantungan Alkohol dan Kondisi Kesehatan Mental
Beberapa faktor risiko utama untuk penyakit tidak menular (PTM) telah diidentifikasi, termasuk penggunaan alkohol yang berbahaya.
Setengah populasi dunia minum alkohol, dan penggunaan alkohol berbahaya adalah penyebab utama ketiga...
Harm to Others from Drinking: Patterns in Nine Societies
The adverse impact of alcohol consumption include the negative consequences of drinking on individuals other than the drinkers themselves, including both health and social problems. Alcohol’s harm to others (HTO) is an interactional...
Kematian Terkait Alkohol Meningkat di Amerika Serikat
Ada peningkatan yang stabil dalam kematian yang disebabkan oleh alkohol, menurut sebuah studi oleh para peneliti di National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), bagian dari National Institutes of Health.
Penelitian ini...
National, Regional, and Global Burdens of Disease Linked to Alcohol Use
Alcohol use continues to be one of the leading risk factors for the global burden of disease. This is despite growing awareness of the harm alcohol has the potential to cause and many worldwide initiatives and campaigns to tackle the issue...
Changes in Smoker Characteristics in England
Smoking in England has decreased over the last decade. It is vital to monitor the trends and examine the factors that may be influencing the downward curve, so as to maintain the pattern and make predictions about future smoking rates.
A...
Opioid Atlas
Opiat adalah beberapa obat pereda nyeri yang paling efektif untuk pasien yang menderita kanker dan nyeri terkait operasi.
Sayangnya, obat-obatan di kelas ini juga digunakan sebagai obat penyalahgunaan. Terlepas dari keterjangkauan dan...
Lisbon Addictions: Presentations & Posters
Following their 2019 conference, the Lisbon Addictions team have gathered posters and information about the presentations from the event.
The co-producers have built coherent packages of topical strands, sessions and guided poster tours...
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