addiction

Drugs Research Network Scotland Annual Conference

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Glasgow
, 
United Kingdom

Drugs Research Network Scotland's first conference, supported by the Society for the Study of Addiction, will be held in Glasgow. The conference is designed to support drug researchers in Scotland.

As well as poster sessions of current work in progress, there will be presentations and workshops on:

How Cocaine Cues Get Planted in the Brain

Scientific article
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Individuals suffering from substance use disorders develop strong associations between the drug’s stimulating effect and environmental cues that act as reminders of the experience, which can lead to relapse. A recent study has proposed a...

Substance Misuse and Mental Health

Scientific article
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Our thoughts, feelings and behaviour are controlled by a complex messenger system made of chemicals called neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters are sensitive to what is going on in our internal and external environment and will react...

Psychology on the Front Line: Lifestyle Behaviour Change

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Leicester
, 
United Kingdom

A Faculty of Addictions conference exploring the influence of psychology on the 'front line' in non-specialist settings.

An opportunity to learn and share ideas with colleagues and to contribute to lively discussions.

Programme:

9.30-10.00am Arrivals, registration and coffee

10-10.15am Welcome

Naloxone in Homelessness Services

Scientific article
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With drug-related deaths at the highest number since comparable statistics began, why aren’t more homelessness services using naloxone to prevent overdose deaths?

NIDA Easy to Read Drug Facts

Website
If you are searching for a simple format way to communicate the key issues around drugs then the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) website may offer a multi-media solution. The Easy to Read Drug Facts section of the NIDA website...
Screenshot of easy to read drug facts home page

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