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Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
A review of the Science of Substance Use Surveillance and Monitoring: Exploring advancements, Limitations and Future Directions
Authors
Dr. Nadine Harker (⚑ South Africa) 1
1. University of Cape Town
Abstract
Substance use surveillance and monitoring are essential for comprehending the extent, patterns, and consequences of drug and alcohol consumption. Data...
Day 3, 09:00 - 10:30, ICUDDR, State of Science Across the Spectrum of Substance Use
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024
Considering the Youth
Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24. This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.
Prevention Insights | Lorena Contreras Escudero
What are the risk factors in substance use disorders?
Prevention Insights | Michal Miovsky
Who is the prevention professional and who can do, or, provide prevention interventions in praxis?
Prevention Insights | Beatriz Carlini
Does the legalisation of Cannabis in some states in the USA review an increase need for prevention efforts, and if so, why and what is now required.
Prevention Insights | Ken Winters
Should prevention strategies focus on specific drug or substances in general?
Prevention Insights | Peer Van Der Kreeft
Evidence-based prevention in schools - Comprehensive Social Influence programmes.
Prevention Insights | Rachele Donini
What Does the Evidence Say About Delivering Effective Prevention Interventions?
