The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
The Pregnancy Edit
The Society for the Study on Addiction (SSA) Pregnancy Edit is a series of articles on alcohol-related harm in pregnancy, published on the Society for the Study of Addiction website in September 2021. Topic covered include: the framework...
Assessing the Prevalence of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in the UK
In a new study, led by a team at the University of Salford, evidence has been found to suggest fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a significant issue among the population, likely to be as common as autism, despite being rarely...
Research led by people who use drugs: centering the expertise of lived experience
Despite a long history of successful, community-led harm reduction programs and rising health inequalities suffered by PWUD, research collaborations between PWUD and researchers remain generally ignored. PWUDs are crucial in identifying...
Minority Fellowship Program
The NBCC Foundation and NAADAC are pleased to announce the 2022 application period for the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors (MFP-AC) is now open. This program is made...
Psychosocial Interventions to Improve Psychological, Social and Physical Wellbeing in Family Members Affected by an Adult Relative’s Substance Use: A Systematic Search and Review of the Evidence
The use of alcohol and drugs is a significant public health concern and is prevalent in families. Over 100 million people are thought to be affected by a close relative's substance use, with many experiencing negative health and social...
Drug Use at Universities - Staff's Perspective
An open and honest conversation around drug-related issues at universities from the perspective of staff.
In this free webinar, different stakeholders from different universities will share their observations and experiences around student drug use.
Cannabis tourist destinations: Risk for vulnerable travellers with pre-existing mental disorders
https://academic.oup.com/jtm/article-abstract/27/4/taz098/5671717
Substances as Self-Treatment for Cognitive Test Anxiety among Undergraduate Students
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02791072.2018.1564090
Harm reduction drug policy in Israel: what has been accomplished and what still needs to be done?
https://ijhpr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13584-019-0343-3