Prevention

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

BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES: A GUIDE TO PREVENTION WORK.

Guide
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BUILDING SAFER COMMUNITIES: A GUIDE TO PREVENTION WORK. As a recovery ally and preventionist, I firmly believe in the power of research-backed strategies such as engaging young people in healthy activities, like sports, volunteering, or...
Youth Soccer Club

Use Artificial Intelligence To Curb Alcohol Abuse

Opinion piece, commentary
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When was the last time you “spoke” to a chatbot or virtual assistant? From which outfit suits a specific function, responding to interview questions, recipes, today’s weather, gift ideas, the list is endless. Just as we asked where we would...

From Drug Use Prevention to Social Integration: Thematic Discussions (1)

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Online

What does the new resolution on evidence-based prevention adopted at the 2025 United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs and other recent political agreements on prevention tell us? What role can governments, civil society and academia play in implementing them?

 

Natalia Riffo. National Director, SENDA, Government of Chile

Prevention & Demand Reduction (Big) Hand Book

Book
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Prevention & Demand Reduction Handbook: Denying or Delaying Substance Use in Communities – An Evidence-Based Best Practice Guide' Welcome to the handbook that’s here to shake up the substance use narrative: 'Prevention & Demand Reduction...
Denying or Delaying Substance Use in Communities – An Evidence-Based Best Practice Guide'

Drink and Drugs News Conference 2025

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Birmingham
United Kingdom

DATE: Thursday 10th July 2025
VENUE: The National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham

We’re excited to announce The DDN Conference 2025!

8th International Capacity Building Program

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Istanbul
Türkiye

The International Capacity Building Program of Green Crescent is organized annually by the International Federation of Green Crescents as a sum of all capacity building activities to improve the scientific, academic and

Youth TOT in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

News
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Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has collaborated with National Dangerous Drugs Control Board to enhance the quality of lives their farmers and reduce the use of substance in their areas since 2016. In 2025 February, Mahaweli Authority of...

Youth TOT in Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

News
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Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has collaborated with National Dangerous Drugs Control Board to enhance the quality of lives their farmers and reduce the use of substance in their areas since 2016. In 2025 February, Mahaweli Authority of...