Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
A rationale for an orientation towards systems of prevention
Prevention aligned with science and standards advocates for a person-focused rather than a drug-focused perspective when articulating responses and services. Such a perspective follows a narrative that early initiation to substance use is...
One-day drug prevention workshop for university students 22 November 2024
One-day drug prevention workshop for university students 22 November 2024 University students are crucial in youth-led drug prevention. A one-day workshop on this topic was conducted by NDDCB PET at Wickramarachchi University, Colombo...
Prevention Systems: An ISSUP Scientific Council Discussion
The ISSUP Scientific Council presents its inaugural webinar, "Prevention Systems: An ISSUP Scientific Council Discussion."
Prevention Systems: An ISSUP Scientific Council Discussion
The ISSUP Scientific Council invites you to its inaugural webinar, "Prevention Systems: An ISSUP Scientific Council Discussion."
A Reflection on Prevention Systems: A European perspective
Prevention science over the past years has accumulated evidence on the effectiveness of drug prevention interventions (Sloboda et al. 2014). In Europe this improvement has been a consequence of priorities defined by EU drug strategies since...
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
Community-based prevention systems
Community-based models form an important component in alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug (substance) abuse prevention systems. Community models target both place-based communities and distinct sub-populations (e.g., defined by common...
INEP Plus Training - Introduction to Evidence-based Prevention
Learn the science of evidence-based prevention and start your journey to earn global recognition as a prevention specialist. Equip yourself with the know-how to develop and implement evidence-based prevention intervention. No more guesswork...
Why Systemic Change, Not Personal Willpower Is Key To Prevention
Systemic Change, Not Personal Willpower, Is Key to Preventing Substance Use and Addiction The traditional view of prevention focusing solely on individual behavior change and decision-making skills is inadequate. While individual...
3rd International Summit on Public Health and Preventative Medicine
Spectrum Conferences cordially invites you to its 3rd International Summit on Public Health and Preventative Medicine (ISPHPM2025), a premier event focusing on the latest developments in the field of public health and preventative medicine which is going to be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands during May 22-24, 2025.