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11th IoPPN Summer School 8th-12th July 2019

Event Date
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London
United Kingdom

Registration

The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) offers a free, one-week summer school in the heart of South London. It aims to inspire and enthuse those considering a career in psychiatry, and provide an insight into the innovative, exciting and rewarding field of clinical and academic psychiatry.

Applications are now open until

28th March 2019

 

Models of Addiction

Book
The science of addiction is complicated, and it continues to be a field where the debate over definitions, models, theories, and the most appropriate ways to respond continues. EMCDDA's Insight Review provides a critical analysis of the...

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

Event Date
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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

Event Date
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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...

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