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Работники здравоохранения во всем мире поднялись на требования лечения пациентов с COVID-19, что потенциально сопряжено со значительными издержками для их собственного здоровья и благополучия. Растет признание потенциального воздействия COVID-19 на психическое здоровье работников на переднем крае и призывы оказывать им психосоциальную поддержку. Тем не менее, до сих пор мало внимания уделялось пониманию влияния работы над пандемией с собственной точки зрения работников здравоохранения или их взглядов на поддержку.

Методика

Ключевые базы данных здравоохранения (Medline, PsychINFO и...

Канадская общественная эпидемиологическая сеть по употреблению наркотиков (CCENDU) — это общеканадская сеть общественных партнеров, координируемая Канадским центром по употреблению психоактивных веществ и наркомании (CCSA). Сеть имеет филиалы в Британской Колумбии, Манитобе, Тандер-Бей, Торонто, Квебеке, Новой Шотландии, Ньюфаундленде и Лабрадоре.

В апреле 2019 года CCENDU опубликовал бюллетень об изменениях в употреблении стимуляторов и связанном с ними вреде, в котором основное внимание уделялось метамфетамину и кокаину* на основе данных, собранных сайтами CCENDU в ноябре 2018 года...

Abstract

Background and aims

Among European countries, France is particularly concerned by adolescent tobacco smoking, especially in disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds (SES). We measured the respective contributions of parental smoking and family living arrangements to social disparities in smoking during adolescence.

A total of 13 314 adolescents answered a pen-and-paper questionnaire about their own tobacco consumption and the smoking of their parents.

Findings

Adolescents living within very privileged and privileged SES were significantly less likely to report daily...

Summary

This report presents an analysis of the drug markets in the European Neighbourhood Policy-East region covering Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine. Focused on providing insights into drug production, trafficking, sale, use and harms, the report contains data and information from studies conducted between 2019 and 2022 in the framework of the EU4Monitoring Drugs project, funded by the European Commission.

It concludes with an outlook on key areas for policy and practice to address emerging drug markets’ challenges.

Objective: to explore wastewater analysis as a methodology contributing to EU preparedness and response

Background: COVID-19 has raised the attention of Europe, and globally, on the importance of readiness towards potential emergencies. Improved and innovative monitoring methodologies are at the core of the research-based actions taken to respond to potential threats.

Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE), also known as wastewater monitoring or wastewater surveillance, only began to gain traction as an epidemiological tool in the early 21st century with a diverse array of applications but...

Summary

The purpose of this report is to examine the current situation, risks and responses to the recreational use of nitrous oxide in Europe. To support this, the report also provides a state-of-the-art review of the chemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of the gas. It is intended for policymakers and practitioners.

The report is structured as follows:

• Section 1 provides a summary of the current situation, established risks and responses.
• Section 2 is a technical review of the chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, individual risks and legitimate uses.
• Section 3 provides an...

Background

Novel public health interventions are needed to address the toxic drug supply and meet the needs of people who use drugs amidst the overdose crisis. Safer supply – low-barrier distribution of pharmaceutical grade substances – has been implemented in some jurisdictions to provide safer alternatives to the unregulated drug supply, yet no studies to date have explored professional stakeholder perspectives on this approach.

Methods

We used purposive sampling to recruit professional stakeholders (n = 17) from four locations in British Columbia, Ontario, and Nova Scotia...

The EMCDDA and the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) are delighted to open registration today for two upcoming joint events in 2023: the European Drugs Winter School (EDWS) and the European Drugs Summer School (EDSS) (1)(2).

EDWS: 13–24 February 2023 (online): This year, the theme will be ‘Displaced populations and drug- related issues’, with one full day dedicated to this topic. The two-week course will feature live lunchtime lectures with experts and practitioners, followed by afternoon exercises. Virtual fieldwork tours will also be offered. Completion of exercises and an exam...