Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
Research Suggests Changes to the Way Opioids Are Prescribed after Surgery Could Prevent Misuse
A team of researchers from Harvard Medical School in Boston has published a new study suggesting changes to the way opioids are prescribed after surgery could be a way to reduce misuse. Featured in the British Medical Journal, the study...
Dissemination and Implementation in Health for Researchers and Practitioners
Closing the gap between research discovery and clinical and community practice is essential if we are to succeed in improving our nation’s health. Understanding how best to disseminate and implement evidence-based healthcare and prevention...
Adolescent Exposure to Toxic Volatile Organic Chemicals from E-Cigarettes
Abstract BACKGROUND: There is an urgent need to understand the safety of e-cigarettes with adolescents. We sought to identify the presence of chemical toxicants associated with e-cigarette use among adolescents. METHODS: Adolescent e...
Course for parents on prevention of addictions
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Association between Attempted Suicide and Academic Performance Indicators among Middle and High School Students in Mexico
Abstract Background Students’ mental health is associated with academic performance. In high income countries, higher students’ grades are related to lower odds of suicidal behaviors, but studies on other indicators of academic performance...
Make a difference, talk to your children about the use of alcohol
Many people think that to avoid or keep away a problem, the best thing you can do is not to talk about it. Unfortunately, this idea is very common when it comes to consumption of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, especially among young...
Reduction of Mortality Following Better Detection of Hypertension and Alcohol Problems in Primary Health Care in Spain
Abstract Through a simulation study, we estimated the potential effects of better detection of hypertension and improved screening for alcohol problems with subsequent interventions. Results showed that if 50% of Spanish males between 40...
Reduction of mortality through improved detection of high blood pressure and problems with alcohol in primary health care in Spain
Overview The potential benefits that can lead to an improvement in the detection and treatment of high blood pressure and alcohol-related problems are studied through a simulation. The results show that if Spanish 50% of men between 40 and...
Contribution of Alcohol Use Disorders to the Burden of Dementia in France 2008–13
Summary Background Dementia is a prevalent condition, affecting 5–7% of people aged 60 years and older, and a leading cause of disability in people aged 60 years and older globally. We aimed to examine the association between alcohol use...
Cigarette Brand Preference and Pro-Tobacco Advertising among US Middle and High School Students
Summary What is already known about this topic? Nearly all adult smokers first try cigarettes before the age of 18 years. Tobacco-advertising activities, among other factors, including peer influence and price, are associated with...