Prevention

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

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Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) Annual Meeting 2023

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Johannesburg
South Africa

The Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol  was established in 1986 and originated in the epidemiology section of the International Council on Alcohol and Addictions (ICAA).

Improving Outcomes in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (IOTOD) Conference

Event Date
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Online

The 21st IOTOD live virtual conference is back for 2023, with an exciting 2-day educational agenda including interactive seminars, thought-provoking talks, satellite symposia, and expert-led panel discussions.

Who should attend?

Ideal for primary and secondary care clinicians looking to improve their confidence in managing opioid dependence, as well as those with an interest in the field.

The Changing Status of Marijuana and It's Implications for Prevention

Event Date
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Online

In this Prevention Talk, APSI will address the implications that the changing status of marijuana has for prevention and how prevention science can help us address these issues through family, media and environmental interventions.  During the talk you will have the opportunity to hear from three renowned researchers and experts in substance use prevention:

VNGOC Ad-Hoc Working Group for Youth NGOs

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online/Vienna

Building on the positive experiences from the Africa, Asia-Pacific & Latin America ad-hoc working groups VNGOC invite you to join a new ad-hoc youth working group.

Early Prevention of Drug Use: Understanding and implementing the UNODC/WHO International Standards on Drug Use Prevention for Effective Prevention Strategies and a Healthy and Safe Child Development

ISSUP Webinar
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ISSUP Namibia in collaboration with UNODC are pleased to present their Webinar on Early Prevention of Drug Use: Understanding and implementing the UNODC/WHO International Standards on Drug Use Prevention for Effective Prevention Strategies and a Healthy and Safe Child Development.