public health

Harm to Others from Drinking: Patterns in Nine Societies

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The adverse impact of alcohol consumption include the negative consequences of drinking on individuals other than the drinkers themselves, including both health and social problems. Alcohol’s harm to others (HTO) is an interactional...

Centre for Behaviour Change (CBC) Conference

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London
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United Kingdom

The UCL Centre for Behaviour Change is excited to announce the 6th annual digital health conference ‘Behaviour Change for Health: current and emerging science and technologies’ from the 06 -07 April 2020.

Lisbon Addictions: Presentations & Posters

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Following their 2019 conference, the Lisbon Addictions team have gathered posters and information about the presentations from the event. The co-producers have built coherent packages of topical strands, sessions and guided poster tours...

Commission on Alcohol Harm

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The Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA) is supporting a Commission on Alcohol Harm, consisting of a panel of varied experts. The Commission on Alcohol Harm has been established to examine the current evidence on alcohol harm, recent trends in...

CND Blog Maps

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From its beginnings in 2009, the CND Blog has aimed to ensure transparency and provide live records of the discussions taking place at UN drug policy fora. In line with these efforts, the CND Blog has launched an exciting new tool: a series...

EU4MD Bursaries for the 2020 NIDA International Forum

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Professionals, academics and experts from European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) countries will have the opportunity to participate in the 2020 National Institute on Drug Abuse International Forum, thanks to five bursaries being offered...

Making Progress in the Fight Against Tobacco

Scientific article
The harm that tobacco causes is clear. Research has confirmed the damage that smoking has on an individuals wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of those around them. More than 7 million deaths a year are the result of direct tobacco use...

Substance Use Disorder in the African American Community

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Webinar
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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

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)- Evidence Briefing

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There is a pressing need to protect the wellbeing of children growing up within our society. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful events or situations that happen during childhood and/or adolescence. There is clear...