Prevention

Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use. 

Are Personality-Targeted Prevention Initiatives Successful?

Scientific article
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Research has found that one’s personality is a useful predictor of drug and alcohol abuse. One notable programme that approaches substance prevention by focusing on personal characteristics is PreVenture. PreVenture has already been shown...

Are People Smoking Less and Less?

Scientific article
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According to new findings published in the journal Tobacco Control, more than 53 million people in 88 countries have stopped smoking between 2008 – 2014 because of tobacco control measures. Statistically, this means that during the 4-year...

EMCDDA Updates on Best Practice

News
A new European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) Best Practice report will be published in early 2017. It will take an in-depth look at substance use prevention in Europe. The report's stated aim is "not to rate...

Narcotics: Problems and Solutions of this Global Issue

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Vatican City
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Vatican City

Vatican City's Pontifical Academy of Sciences hosted a workshop on drug use with some organisations working around the world in the areas of research, prevention,

Vatican City Drugs Conference

Alcohol Research UK Postgraduate and Early Career Symposium

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London
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United Kingdom

The Symposium provides an ideal opportunity for early career researchers to share their findings, learn from colleagues, and develop their professional network. 

The Symposium is designed for interactive presentations and discussion among participants.

Nicotine and Tobacco: Current Issues, Policy and Practice

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Stirling
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United Kingdom

The UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies (UKCTAS) will offer a four-day course on nicotine and tobacco control at the University of Stirling, UK. The course is aimed at professionals working in a range of organisations who are interested in public health and