addiction

Addiction Journal Podcast - December 2018

Book
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The Journal of Addiction has published its latest podcast describing the highlights from the December issue of Addiction. In addition to describing the key features that are presented in the journal, the podcast includes a selection of...

2nd International Conference on Addiction Research & Behavioral Health

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Vancouver
Canada

The 2nd International Conference on Addiction Research and Behavioural Health will take place on October 16-17th October in Vancouver, Canada.

The theme of the event is “Exploring Innovation in Addiction Research present Era" and topics that will be addressed will include:

2019 NIDA International Forum

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San Antonio

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) will be holding its annual International Forum, June 14–17, 2019, in San Antonio, Texas. 

The event will include a research symposium, poster sessions, and network-building activities that will focus on the range and quality of drug abuse research conducted around the world. 

Benzodiazepine Use Is High while Use Disorder Rates Are Low

Scientific article
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Benzodiazepines, such as sedatives and sleeping aids, are a widely prescribed group of medicines designed for short-term treatment. Although most people manage benzodiazepines as prescribed, some individuals misuse the drugs and can develop...

Mindfulness for Chronic Pain and Prescription Opioid Misuse

Scientific article
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Opioid medication for chronic pain can be an effective treatment. Most patients take the medication as prescribed, however some individuals can become addicted to the drug, leading to opioid misuse. Prescription opioid misuse is a...

Lisbon Addictions 2019

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Lisbon
Portugal

The third European conference on addictive behaviours and dependencies will be held in Lisbon from 23–25 October 2019.

The theme of the conference is ‘the future of addictions: new frontiers for policy, practice and science', and is designed to support early-stage researchers move forward in their career. 

The main areas of research are:

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