The intersection of substance use with broader public health concerns.
Public health
Perceived impacts of North Americas first de-medicalised safer supply program
Background A non-medicalized safer supply model called a “Compassion Club” has recently been evaluated. The model involved providing rigorously tested and accurately labeled illicit substances to members at cost. Operating for 14 months in...
The Psychology of Addiction and Obesity: New Treatments
Addiction and obesity share similar neurological pathways, both linked to compulsive behaviors and the brain's reward system. Research has highlighted the potential of GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for diabetes, to help...
24th International Conference on Alcohol, Drugs and Traffic Safety (ICADTS)
We invite you to a worldwide meeting at a conference to share knowledge on driving under the influence - towards safer roads, healthier communities, and a sustainable future.
Substance Use Monitoring and Surveillance: Challenges faced by LMICs
Substance use surveillance has emerged as a crucial public health strategy across Africa, particularly in light of the alarming rise in substance use among adolescents (1). This trend poses significant health risks that require a...
Changing public perceptions of alcohol, alcohol harms and alcohol policies: A multi-methods study to develop novel framing approaches
Background and Aims Public views on alcohol, its harms, and related policies can influence behaviour and support for policies. This research aimed to (i) summarise evidence on public understanding of alcohol, (ii) compare public views with...
Bigger, stronger and cheaper: growth in e-cigarette market driven by disposable devices with more e-liquid, higher nicotine concentration and declining prices
Abstract Objective: This study explores trends in the disposable e-cigarette market in the USA, specifically focusing on changes in e-cigarette size, nicotine strength, and real sales-weighted average prices, both per e-cigarette unit and...
6th Annual Conference on Toxicology and Environmental Health
Welcome to the 6th Annual Conference on Toxicology and Environmental Health, set against the backdrop of the beautiful city of Paris, France, on February 27-28, 2025.
2025 NIDA International Forum Call for Research Poster Abstract Submissions and Travel Award Requests
The NIDA International Program invites researchers from around the world to present their international drug use and addiction research during the 2025 NIDA International Forum.
#ScaleUp - UNODC initiative on promoting scalable and effective interventions for the treatment of stimulant use disorders
The UNODC #ScaleUp Initiative is a vital response to the growing global challenge of stimulant use disorders, which affect millions of individuals worldwide. In 2021, approximately 78 million people used substances like amphetamines...
