The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public Health
Alcohol Sales Ban in South Africa
Countries around the world have been introducing measures to reduce the harm of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although most countries are calling on individuals to avoid public gatherings and be mindful of social distancing, several countries have...
How is COVID-19 shaping the future of drug services in Europe?
The EMCDDA is offering a new series of webinars around the theme of COVID-19. The purpose of the webinars is to help those working in the drugs field understand how drug users, and those supporting them, are coping with the pandemic and to share knowledge and experience. The webinars will give a voice to key professionals working in the drugs field and will allow for discussion on emerging challenges.
Alcohol and the Immune System: 4 Things You Should Know
Alcohol has a negative impact on our immune systems ability to function, leading to greater susceptibility to certain diseases. It is particularly important that, during this pandemic, we protect our immune system in order to give ourselves...
Consultation on "Addressing Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders in Humanitarian and Relief Settings"
The UNODC Prevention Treatment and Rehabilitation Section (PTRS) in coordination with WHO and UNHCR is planning a consultation process to develop a technical guidance tool to address substance use and substance use disorders, as well as...
Alcohol Use in Times of the COVID-19 Virus
During this global lockdown, most people have had to make major lifestyle changes in order to adhere to guidelines outlined by their respective governments. The situation has forced people's behaviour and choices to change, and it is...
SPR 2020 Virtual Conference
As the premiere prevention research conference, the SPR Annual Meeting provides a unique opportunity to advance the vision of SPR by providing a centrally integrated forum for the exchange of new concepts, methods, and results from prevention research and related public health fields; and by providing a forum for the communication between scientists, public policy leaders and practitioners concerning the implementation of evidence-based preven
Racial Equity and Health Disparities in the Age of COVID-19: What New Strategies are Needed.
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network, and the
Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Communities and Addressing Stigma
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network, and the
ISAM Webinar Series on COVID-19 and SUD: A Global Perspective on Challenges and Solutions
The current COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected various populations globally.
The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM) believes that the impact of this pandemic on people struggling with Substance Use Disorders could not be overlooked.
Webinar: Familias, convivencias con situaciones de consumo en tiempos de pandemia
ISSUP Argentina les invita a participar en un webinar sobre familias, convivencias con situaciones de consumo en tiempos de pandemia. El webinar tendrá lugar el 11 de mayo de 2020 a las 10:00 hrs (tiempo de Argentina).
