Prevention

Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.

How alcohol industry organisations mislead the public about alcohol and cancer

Scientific article

Alcohol consumption increases the risk of several types of cancer, including several common cancers. As part of their corporate social responsibility activities, the alcohol industry shares information about alcohol and cancer. in this...

Use of Digital Technology in Overdose Prevention: Drugs Research Network Scotland Knowledge Exchange

9 March 2023

Online

Drug overdoses continue to impact different countries in the world particularly in North America and Scotland. Scotland has the most severe Drug-Related Deaths (DRD) problem in Europe, almost four times that of other countries. Innovative solutions are required to support people at risk of harm. Digital technology such as smartphone application, wearable or sensors, could help to identify and prevent overdose.

Th 12th International Conference on Nightlife

1 November 2023

Liverpool

Club health Liverpool 2023 is the 12th International Conference on nightlife, substance use and related health issues.

Conference Themes:

Diversity and Inclusion
Drink, Drugs and Related Health Behaviours
Violence
Mental Health and Nightlife
Digital Technology

GRAMMAR OF PREVENTION: Presentation of the book by Alfonso Ramírez de Arellano, questions and subsequent debate

ISSUP Webinar

7 March 2023

ISSUP Spain invites you to its Webinar on the Grammar of Prevention.

GRAMMAR OF PREVENTION: Presentation of the book by Alfonso Ramírez de Arellano, questions and subsequent debate

7 March 2023

Madrid

Spain

ISSUP Spain invites you to its Webinar on the Grammar of Prevention.

Integrating Substance Use Prevention with Wellness: Holistic Prevention, 3-Part Free Webinar

21 February 2023

SAINT AUGUSTINE/Florida

United States

Purpose:

Gain an understanding of wellness and its essential role in holistic substance use prevention practice for enhancing the mental and physical wellbeing of youth and young adults.

Part I Objectives:

The Microbiome-Gut-Brain axis regulates social cognition & craving in young binge drinkers

Scientific article

2 February 2023

Summary Background Binge drinking is the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time. This pattern of consumption is highly prevalent during the crucial developmental period of adolescence. Recently, the severity...