Health Promotion

Benzodiazepine Use Is High while Use Disorder Rates Are Low

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Benzodiazepines, such as sedatives and sleeping aids, are a widely prescribed group of medicines designed for short-term treatment. Although most people manage benzodiazepines as prescribed, some individuals misuse the drugs and can develop...

2019 AATOD Conference

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Orlando

The American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence, Inc. 2019 conference will be held on October 19-23, 2019, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.

Infographic: Drugged Driving

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
Driving under the influence of any drug that acts on the brain can impair one's motor skills, reaction time, and judgment, making drugged driving a serious public health and safety concern. The National Institute on Drug Abuse have released...

Preventing Overdose Deaths in Europe

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There were over 9000 fatal overdoses in Europe in 2016. Tackling this concerning issues remains a key priority for public health policy. The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drugs Addiction has published their latest perspective on...
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drugs Addiction has published their latest perspective on drugs titled Preventing Overdose Deaths in Europe

Novel Psychoactive Substances Symposium

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Philadelphia
United States

The Center for Forensic Science Research & Education is hosting an international 2-day symposium on the status of the Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) crisis in the United States. The event will take place in Philadelphia on the 13th and 14th of November.

The focus of the event will be in on synthetic cannabinoids, opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants and hallucinogens.

NIGHTS 2018 Conference

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Brussels
Belgium

NIGHTS 2018 conference will take place from the 15th to the 17th of November in Brussels. The event will address issues concerning night-time economy, nightlife culture, urban development and related public health concerns.

A special focus will be dedicated to urban-coexistence, nightlife-master plans, night councils and ambassadors, drug policy, festival-safety, leisure tourism and nightlife-bars.

World Health Organization SAFER Alcohol Control Initiative

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The WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health claims that alcohol consumption contributes to more than 3 million deaths globally every year and is the seventh leading risk factor for premature death and disability. The World Health...

Addiction & the Family International Network Conference

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Newcastle
United Kingdom

Adfam is hosting its first Addiction & the Family International Network conference from Friday 9th November until Sunday 11th November.

The purpose of the event is to promote research, policy and practice in support of the wellbeing of family members affected by another person’s addiction to alcohol, drugs or gambling.

The conference, which will take place in Newcastle, will provide opportunities to:

Young Drivers Who Use Cannabis at Higher Risk of Collisions

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It has been suggested that cannabis use increases risk of driving collisions through affecting braking and choice reaction time; causing impairment of lane position, disrupting head-way and dynamic tracking; distorting time perception...