All Resources for 'Public Health'

World Drug Report 2020

Publication Date
Format
Book
Themes
Prevention
Psychoactive Substances
Addiction
Public Health
Policy
Partner Organisation

Presented in six separate booklets, the World Drug Report 2020 provides a wealth of information and analysis to support the international community in implementing operational recommendations on a number of commitments made by Member States...

Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults

Publication Date
Format
Book
Themes
Prevention
Public Health

This guide supports health care providers, systems, and communities seeking to prevent vaping. It describes relevant research findings, examines emerging and best practices, identifies knowledge gaps and implementation challenges, and...

What do we know about adolescent cannabis use? Prevalence, harms and interventions

Format
Video and audio recordings
Themes
Prevention
Public Health

This webinar is for teachers, parents and others who are seeking information about adolescent cannabis use and reducing cannabis-related harm. Cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among young people worldwide.

In Australia...

Mental Health and Smoking Cessation

Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Mental Health
Public Health

Smoking rates among people with a mental health condition are significantly higher than in the general population. 

Research has also found that individuals with mental health issues who smoke are more likely to smoke heavily and extract...

Overview of University-based Academic Programmes in Addiction Studies in Africa

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Format
Scientific article
Themes
Addiction
Public Health
Partner Organisation

Abstract

Aim: The aim was to map and describe the university-based addiction studies programs in Africa, as part of continuing international research.

Methods: The study was conducted in 2016–2017. The first phase was based on Google and...

Estándares Nacionales de Prevención del Consumo de Sustancias Psicoactivas

Publication Date
Format
Book
Themes
Prevention

Acorde con los avances científicos en materia de prevención del consumo de sustancias psicoactivas y ante la heterogeneidad observada en el diseño de intervenciones preventivas en nuestro país,Se hace indispensable el diseño de políticas...