All Resources for 'Community-Based Prevention'

An Outcome Evaluation of Drug Treatment in Afghanistan

Publication Date
Format
Scientific article
Themes
Treatment
Treatment Settings
Addiction
Populations
Men
Women
Law Enforcement
The results of the Afghanistan drug abuse treatment evaluation show positive change in illegal drug use and criminal behaviour.

Studying Tobacco users Of Pakistan (STOP) Factsheet

Format
Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Themes
Data
Public Health

Project Goals and Objectives:

The STOP survey has a long-term aim to provide objective, regular and timely information on tobacco users of Pakistan to help key policy decisions. Its specific objectives for 2019/2020 are to assess the:

  1. P...

Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol

Format
Book
Themes
Policy
Public Health

The guidelines provide health professionals, policy makers and the Australian community with evidence-based advice on the health effects of drinking alcohol.

The guidelines aim to help individuals make informed decisions about drinking...

European Drug Prevention Prize 2021

Format
News
Themes
Prevention
Public Health

The Pompidou Group calls for youth projects to submit applications for the 2021 edition of the European Drug Prevention Prize.

The Prevention Prize is awarded to highlight outstanding drug prevention projects that have proved successful in...

EMCDDA Technical Report on New Psychoactive Substance

Format
Book
Themes
Pharmacological Interventions
Psychoactive Substances
Public Health
Policy
Data
Partner Organisation

The purpose of this technical report is to provide an analysis of the available information on methyl 2-{[1-(4-fluorobutyl)-1H-indole-3-carbonyl]amino}-3,3-dimethylbutanoate (commonly known as 4F-MDMB-BICA), a synthetic receptor cannabinoid...

Gender Matters? How Does Gender Shape Risk Environment for Syringe Sharing among People who Inject Drugs in Northern Mexico. Results from a Cross-Sectional Survey

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Men
Women
Abstract

 

Introduction. HIV prevalence among people who inject drugs (PWID) is 5%. Studies have found an HIV prevalence of around 10% among women who inject drugs (WWID) and 5% among men.

Objective. To describe characteristics of risk...

E-cigarette Use Among Adults in China

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Populations
Men
Public Health
Data

Despite China being the main producers of the world's e-cigarette, there is little research examining the trends in e-cigarette use.

Since 2018, policies in China have restricted e-cigarette use. Therefore, it is of interest to...

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