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Seizures of Illegal Diazepam Tablets Double in a Year

Diazepam, first marketed as Valium, is a medicine of the benzodiazepine family. It is often used to treat anxiety, spasms, seizures and occasionally withdrawal. Diazepam typically slows down the functioning of the body and produce a calming effect. Because of the effect Diazepam has on the body, the medication can be highly addictive and in recent years there has been an increase in the seizures of illegal diazepam tablets. A recent review of the situation,

Men and Alcohol: Seminar Series IV

Edinburgh, United Kingdom,

Men & Alcohol: what's next? This is the fourth and final event in the 'Men & Alcohol' seminar series co-hosted by SHAAP and the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS). An expert panel will discuss the following questions:

  • How will men be affected by alcohol in the future?

  • How can alcohol-related harms to men be prevented or reduced?

Men, Alcohol & Health: Seminar Series III

Edinburgh, United Kingdom,

This is the third of a four-part seminar series co-hosted by SHAAP and IAS (Institute of Alcohol Studies) to discuss issues relating to men and alcohol. At this session, three invited experts will discuss the following questions: 

  • What role does alcohol play in men’s mental health?

  • How is men’s physical health affected by alcohol?

Examen del perfil del cannabis de alta potencia y su asociación con la gravedad de la dependencia del cannabis

Freeman, T. P., & Winstock, A. R. (2015). Examining the profile of high-potency cannabis and its association with severity of cannabis dependence. Psychological medicine, 45(15), 3181-3189.

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Fondo

El consumo de cannabis está disminuyendo en Inglaterra y Gales, mientras que la demanda de tratamiento de cannabis en los servicios de adicción sigue aumentando. Esto podría deberse en parte a una mayor disponibilidad de cannabis de alta potencia.

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Examining the Profile of High-Potency Cannabis and its Association with Severity of Cannabis Dependence

Freeman, T. P., & Winstock, A. R. (2015). Examining the profile of high-potency cannabis and its association with severity of cannabis dependence. Psychological medicine, 45(15), 3181-3189.

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Background

Cannabis use is decreasing in England and Wales, while demand for cannabis treatment in addiction services continues to rise. This could be partly due to an increased availability of high-potency cannabis.

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Percepciones del personal de los servicios de dependencia de medicamentos recetados y de venta libre en Inglaterra: un estudio cualitativo

Coombes, H., Cooper, R.J. Staff perceptions of prescription and over-the-counter drug dependence services in England: a qualitative study. Addict Sci Clin Pract 14, 41 (2019) doi:10.1186/s13722-019-0170-4
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Fondo

Dependencia de medicamentos recetados y de venta libre (OTC) representa un problema creciente de salud pública y clínica tanto en Inglaterra como a nivel internacional. Sin embargo, se sabe relativamente poco sobre los afectados, particularmente en relación con su manejo en los centros de tratamiento de la drogodependencia.

Staff Perceptions of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Dependence Services in England: A Qualitative Study

Coombes, H., Cooper, R.J. Staff perceptions of prescription and over-the-counter drug dependence services in England: a qualitative study. Addict Sci Clin Pract 14, 41 (2019) doi:10.1186/s13722-019-0170-4
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Background

Dependence to prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs represents an increasing public health and clinical problem both in England and internationally. However, relatively little is known about those affected, particularly in relation to their management at drug dependence treatment centres.

نظره الموظفين إلى الوصفات الطبية وخدمات الاعتماد علي المخدرات في إنكلترا: دراسة نوعيه

Coombes, H., Cooper, R.J. Staff perceptions of prescription and over-the-counter drug dependence services in England: a qualitative study. Addict Sci Clin Pract 14, 41 (2019) doi:10.1186/s13722-019-0170-4
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الخلفيه

الاعتماد علي الوصفات الطبية والادويه المضادة للادويه (OTC) يمثل زيادة في الصحة العامة والمشكلة السريرية علي حد سواء في إنكلترا ودوليا. غير انه لا يعرف سوي القليل نسبيا عن المتضررين ، ولا سيما فيما يتعلق بإدارتهم في مراكز معالجه الارتهان للمخدرات.

Conferência Anual da Rede de Ciência Comportamental e Saúde Pública 2020

Derby, United Kingdom,

Após o sucesso do nosso evento de 2019, a BSPH Network tem o prazer de confirmar que a próxima conferência anual terá lugar no dia 12 de fevereiro de 2020 no Derby Enterprise Centre.

Esta conferência oferecerá uma oportunidade de ser inspirada por palestrantes que exemplificam a excelência nas áreas da ciência comportamental e da saúde pública.