The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
19th European Public Health Conference
The 19th European Public Health Conference in Bilbao, Spain, will explore and debate current research and policy challenges in population health. For this conference, we will focus on the highly interconnected issues of urbanization, equity, and climate resilience.
Main conference 11 – 13 November 2026
Pre-conferences 10 November 2026
11th International Conference on Behavioral Addictions (ICBA)
We are pleased to announce that the 11th International Conference on Behavioral Addictions (ICBA) is due to take place on 24-25-26 August 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.
International Narcotics Research Conference (INRC) 2026
Save The Date: INRC 2026 will be held From July 13th to 16th, 2026 at University of Colorado , Denver - Auraria Campus
49th Annual RSA Scientific Meeting
The primary goal of the Annual Scientific Meeting (“Meeting”) is to provide a forum for alcohol researchers – from all disciplines – to present their latest findings and to learn about new research developments in an environment that will provide interaction at both the professional and personal level.
International Gambling Conference
Wednesday 17 June - Friday 19 June 2026
Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
The power of people who use drugs as mass media influencers in changing public opinion during the global overdose epidemic
Background Thousands of people have lost their lives due to overdose-related fatalities linked to the potent synthetic opioid epidemic, as mortalities increase annually. British Columbia (B.C.) Canada has been an exception, where the...
Psychological and Addiction-Related Impacts of Artificial Intelligence on Society
BACKGROUND: The expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental healthcare presents significant opportunities and challenges. AI has the potential to fundamentally transform traditional healthcare practices, particularly in...
“I Can’t Do It Without My Phone”: Nomophobia and Its Impact on Academic Performance – A Systematic Literature Review
INTRODUCTION: Nomophobia, the fear of losing access to a mobile phone or the Internet, is becoming increasingly prevalent among students due to the rapid digitalization of society and can affect their ability to concentrate, the quality of...
Network analysis of Internet Gaming Disorder IGD and Gaming Motivation GAMS
INTRODUCTION: The global rise in online gaming has led to increased prevalence of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), now recognized by both the DSM-5 and ICD-11, albeit with differing diagnostic criteria. However, the relationships among IGD...
Exploring the Impacts of Helperseekers’ Knowledge, Belief, and Attitude on the Choice of Treatment for Substance Use Disorder
BACKGROUND: Recently, Abia State—like many other states in Nigeria—has experienced a growing number of deaths related to substance use, leading to increased cases of substance use disorders and comorbidities. Family members and relatives...