Public Health

The organised efforts of governments, health systems, and communities to prevent substance-related harms, promote wellbeing, and improve population health outcomes. A public health approach focuses on prevention, early intervention, treatment, recovery support, and harm reduction, while also addressing the social, economic, and environmental factors that influence substance use. It relies on surveillance data, evidence-based interventions, policies, and cross-sector collaboration to reduce the overall burden of substance use disorders and promote healthier communities. 

Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Offspring Alcohol Use

Scientific article
Despite increasing awareness of the negative consequences of alcohol, rates of consumption among young adults remain high. Longitudinal studies provide insight into the risk and protective factors in a young persons life that might increase...

Symposium on Campus-based Interventions to Reduce Alcohol-related Harms Among College and University Students

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Quebec
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Hear from international experts, network with colleagues working to reduce alcohol harms on Canadian campuses, and learn more about strategies and programs targeting individual students, the campus culture and surrounding communities. 

Speakers to include:


Dr Jennifer Merrill, Brown University, Rhode Island, U.S.
Students’ Motivation for Change 

Registration is now open and is free of charge.

Select, Adapt, Evaluate - Violence Prevention Tool

Website
Violence prevention approaches based on the best available evidence are those that have been rigorously evaluated in one or more research studies and found to impact intended outcomes. Because each setting and each community is unique, you...

International Cannabis Toolkit Workshop 2019

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Lisbon
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Portugal

The International Cannabis Toolkit Workshop 2019 will take place on 22nd October 2019 in Lisbon as a side event of the Lisbon Addictions conference (23rd – 25th October 2019).

Drinking in Pregnancy: Lasting Effects of Low-level Alcohol Use?

Scientific article
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It is generally known and accepted that heavy drinking during pregnancy can have harmful effects on the development of the unborn child. What is less well understood, and is causing uncertainty amongst the public, is the impact of low-level...

Changing Perceptions: How Harmful Is Drinking in Later Life?

Scientific article
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Given the current growth of ageing populations, alcohol consumption among the elderly has received increased attention. What is deemed to be a ‘safe’ level of consumption has also been thrown into question, in the light of new evidence of a...