All Resources for 'Policy, Governance & International Affairs'

Dubai Loosens Laws as UAE Alcohol Sales Fall

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News
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Policy
Public Health

The tourist industry is vital to Dubai. However, recently there has been a widening economic downturn affecting the country.

The UAE dominates other countries around the Middle East when it comes to drinking, with per capita alcohol...

Punjab Gets its First Mobile Detox Centre in Amritsar

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News
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Populations
Women

An Amritsar-based private hospital has opened Punjab's first mobile de-addiction centre for ditigal detox of adults besides the school children and even small kids. The hospital was in the news after it opened a drug de-addiction centre for...

Implementing the European Action Plan on Alcohol

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Data
Policy
Prevention
Public Health

Despite efforts to reduce concerning levels of alcohol consumption in Europe through adopting the WHO European Action Plan on Alcohol (EAPA), the region continues to have the highest prevalence of drinkers, heavy episodic drinking, alcohol...

Comorbidity and Recovery

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Book
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Recovery Support
Populations
Family
Men
Women

Imagine going through treatment numerous times but not being able to stop using. Imagine deciding not to use and doing everything you possibly can to stop using but relapsing despite all your efforts. If this sums up your situation or If...

Alcohol Policy in Uganda

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Policy
Public Health

Harmful alcohol consumption remains a critical public health concern in Uganda. Despite efforts by the government to introduce policies that will improve the situation, alcohol companies are finding new ways to advertise and sell their...

Women Using Heroin in Kenya: Why It’s Important to Intervene Early in Life

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News
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Treatment
Treatment Settings
Populations
Men
Women

Recreational drug use in Kenya is common among men, women, and youth from both rural and urban environments. 

Heroin is the primary drug taken by injection in Kenya and it is linked with increased rates of HIV transmission. 

Recent...

Algorithm May Expose Thousands of Under-18s to Harmful Targeted Adverts

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News
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Policy
Prevention

A recent study, conducted by the Guardian and the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, has revealed that Facebook has marked hundreds of thousands of children as “interested in” adverts about gambling and alcohol.

Facebook gains information...

What is the Link Between Unemployment and Alcohol Use?

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Scientific article
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Mental Health
Prevention
Public Health

Youth unemployment has remained stable at a high-level in many countries over the past several decades.

Over the same period, evidence has emerged which suggests that unemployment can negatively affect an individual’s mental and physical...