Public Health

The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns. 

RSMj 2021 4th Annual Scientific Meeting

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Boston
United States

The 4th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Marijuana (RSMj) will be held from July 23-25, 2021 in Boston, MA. 

Counselling Emerging Adults With Substance Use Disorders

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Webinar
Description

Substance use developmentally peaks during emerging adulthood (ages 18-25). Many emerging adults who develop problematic substance use during this developmental period have been exposed to environmental, individual, and interpersonal stressors throughout the life that places them at risk for ongoing difficulties with substance use as they transition to adulthood.

Substance Use Disorder in the African American Community

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Webinar
Description

The purpose of this workshop is to provide education on substance use in the African American community. By participating in this workshop, participants will become educated on substance use and the

Seizures of Illegal Diazepam Tablets Double in a Year

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Diazepam, first marketed as Valium, is a medicine of the benzodiazepine family. It is often used to treat anxiety, spasms, seizures and occasionally withdrawal. Diazepam typically slows down the functioning of the body and produce a calming...

National Drugs Library: The Irish Situation Factsheets

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
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The Health Research Board have updated their fact sheets relating to drug use and treatment in Ireland. MDMA/ecstasy: the Irish situation Alcohol: the Irish situation Cannabis: the Irish situation. Cocaine: the Irish situation Opioids: the...

Men and Alcohol: Seminar Series IV

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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Men & Alcohol: what's next? This is the fourth and final event in the 'Men & Alcohol' seminar series co-hosted by SHAAP and the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS). An expert panel will discuss the following questions:

  • How will men be affected by alcohol in the future?
  • How can alcohol-related harms to men be prevented or reduced?

Men, Alcohol & Health: Seminar Series III

Event Date
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom

This is the third of a four-part seminar series co-hosted by SHAAP and IAS (Institute of Alcohol Studies) to discuss issues relating to men and alcohol. At this session, three invited experts will discuss the following questions: 

  • What role does alcohol play in men’s mental health?

  • How is men’s physical health affected by alcohol?