Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
43rd Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium
The primary purpose of the symposium is to provide a forum for researchers involved in studies on alcohol to exchange ideas about their ongoing research.
Parental Socioeconomic Status and Teenage Smoking Rates: What's the Link?
In what way is parental socioeconomic status associated with nicotine dependence in children? This is the question a new study conducted in Norway aimed to find out. The study measured parental socioeconomic status by looking at their level...
Healthier Alternatives and Natural Highs: The Success of the Icelandic Model
Over the past two decades, Iceland has seen teenage smoking, drinking and drug use dramatically decrease. This is partly because of state-funded initiatives which look to promote healthier alternatives, or ‘natural highs’, such as sport, family-orientated activities and cultural provisions.
The Multiple Health Effects of Marijuana Use
In its first report for almost 20 years, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), has found the use of marijuana seems to be particularly connected to: Breathing problems Mental health issues such as psychosis, social anxiety and suicidal...
Drugs & Alcohol Chat Day
Drugs & Alcohol Chat Day is a live, online chat held between teen students and scientists during a 10 hour period.
Are Personality-Targeted Prevention Initiatives Successful?
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?
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
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
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, treatment and policy development. The workshop began with an address by Pope Francis. Videos and presentations are available in the links below.
Alcohol Research UK Postgraduate and Early Career Symposium
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.
