Prevention

National Prevention Week

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Campaign

National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental and/or substance use disorders.

SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week will take place May 12 through 18, 2019.

Campus-Based Interventions

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Sherbrooke
Canada

Drinking in excess is a long-standing ritual that many students see as an integral part of the postsecondary experience. It is also a significant public health problem that affects students’ lives, including social, academic, legal and health issues. 

Bombarded by Booze

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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Description: This presentation highlights innovative New Zealand research with children using wearable cameras and GPS devices to capture the extent and nature of their exposure to alcohol marketing.

Presenter: Professor Louise Signal, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand

When: Thursday 31st January, 11-12