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Prevention
Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention Systems: An ISSUP Scientific Council Discussion
The ISSUP Scientific Council presents its inaugural webinar, "Prevention Systems: An ISSUP Scientific Council Discussion."
A Reflection on Prevention Systems: A European perspective
Prevention science over the past years has accumulated evidence on the effectiveness of drug prevention interventions (Sloboda et al. 2014). In Europe this improvement has been a consequence of priorities defined by EU drug strategies since...
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
A review of the Science of Substance Use Surveillance and Monitoring: Exploring advancements, Limitations and Future Directions
Authors
Dr. Nadine Harker (⚑ South Africa) 1
1. University of Cape Town
Abstract
Substance use surveillance and monitoring are essential for comprehending the extent, patterns, and consequences of drug and alcohol consumption. Data...
Incorporating Prevention Science into Effective Systems and Practice
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024
Day 3, 09:00 - 10:30, ICUDDR, State of Science Across the Spectrum of Substance Use
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024, on the 28th of June, 2024
Considering the Youth
Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24. This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.
Prevention Insights | Wadih Maalouf
Why is substance use prevention important?
Prevention Insights | Martha Givaudan Moreno
Tips on preventing substance use in young adults.
Prevention Insights | Lorena Contreras Escudero
What are the risk factors in substance use disorders?
Prevention Insights | Gregor Burkhart - 2
What does not work in prevention?
Prevention Insights | Gregor Burkhart - 1
What is "Environmental Prevention"?
Prevention Insights | Zili Sloboda
Pharmacology and physiology for prevention professionals.
Prevention Insights | Michal Miovsky
Who is the prevention professional and who can do, or, provide prevention interventions in praxis?
Prevention Insights | Beatriz Carlini
Does the legalisation of Cannabis in some states in the USA review an increase need for prevention efforts, and if so, why and what is now required.
Prevention Insights | Harry Sumnall
Workplace-based prevention interventions and support.
Prevention Insights | Juliana Mejia-Trujillo
How can the community help prevent substance use?
Prevention Insights | Ken Winters
Should prevention strategies focus on specific drug or substances in general?
Prevention Insights | Peer Van Der Kreeft
Evidence-based prevention in schools - Comprehensive Social Influence programmes.
