Epidemiology and Etiology
NIDA Resource: Opioid Facts for Teens
The National Institute on Drug Abuse has published a new resource to provide teenagers with accurate information about opioids. The publication includes a selection of facts on opioids, a section on opioids and heroin, and a helpful list of...
College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD)
The goal of the annual scientific meeting of the CPDD is to present and disseminate information about ongoing research in the biomedical, behavioural and social sciences.
It brings together basic scientists and clinical investigators from academia, government and industry.
International Women's and Children's Health and Gender Group (In Women's Conference)
The 2019 International Women’s and Children’s Health and Gender (InWomen’s) Group conference will return in conjunction with CPDD and the NIDA International Forum for its 11th meeting with a focus on the following:
How the Global Opioid Epidemic is Affecting Women and Families; and Marijuana-Use Among Children, Teens, and Young Adults.
Substance Use Disorders among Veterans
It is recognised that veterans are more likely to experience a range of mental health conditions such as anxiety, major depression, substance use disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many individuals use substances as a coping...
Models of Addiction
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...
Fact Sheet: Alcohol and Cancer
Drinking alcohol is a risk factor contributing to seven types of cancer. The more alcohol you drink, the greater the risk of developing cancer. This fact sheet, developed by Alcohol Change UK, explains how high these risks are, which types...
Fact Sheet: Alcohol and the Brain
Alcohol Change UK have released a fact sheet highlighting the various ways alcohol can affect the health of your brain as well as changes you can make in order to take care of this vital organ.
The Alcohol Change Report
Alcohol Change UK have released their latest report, which highlights the state of alcohol use in the UK and recommends changes that will reduce harm and promote a healthier society. The report gives a clear overview of the cost and...
Webinar - Overlapping Issues: Domestic & Sexual Violence, Mental Health, Trauma & Substance Use
There are often many risk factors associated with the development of a substance use disorder. It is essential to understand and appreciate the interaction between all contributing factors. In this free webinar, organised by NAADAC, Julie Owens, a Certified Domestic Violence Counsellor, will discuss the overlapping vulnerabilities.