Public Health

The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns. 

Monitoring Drug Use in Recreational Settings across Europe

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The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) have released their latest technical report “Monitoring Drug Use in Recreational Settings across Europe: Conceptual Challenges and Methodological Innovations”. The report...

Encontre programas baseados em evidência, no BLUEPRINTS

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Ao acessar o site, para quem não sabe inglês, pode-se clicar com o botão direito do mouse e no menu escolher a opção “Traduzir para o português” https://www.blueprintsprograms.org/search O QUE É O BLUEPRINTS? Blueprints é um projeto do...

Economic and Social Costs of Legalized Marijuana

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The Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University commissioned this study to better understand the economic and social costs of legalized marijuana. While much has been written about the tax revenue and total sales generated from...

The VI International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances

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Maastricht
Netherlands

The VI International Conference on Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) will be held on 8th – 9th April 2019 at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands.

The conference offers the opportunity to share knowledge and strengthen collaboration on NPS among multidisciplinary professionals at the international level.

The key objectives of the event are:

8th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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Vancouver
Canada

The 8th International Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder will take place March 6-9, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada.

The event will bring together global experts from multiple disciplines to share international research. From the pure science, to prevention, diagnosis and intervention across the lifespan, the conference will address the implications of this research and promote scientific/community collaboration.

Exploring the Public Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

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Illicit drug use disorder is one of the most stigmatised health conditions in the world. Stigmatisation is the mark of shame, disgrace or disapproval. It can affect people’s self-esteem and confidence, help disrupt their family...

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...