addiction

Psychology on the Front Line: Lifestyle Behaviour Change

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Leicester
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United Kingdom

A Faculty of Addictions conference exploring the influence of psychology on the 'front line' in non-specialist settings.

An opportunity to learn and share ideas with colleagues and to contribute to lively discussions.

Programme:

9.30-10.00am Arrivals, registration and coffee

10-10.15am Welcome

Naloxone in Homelessness Services

Scientific article
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With drug-related deaths at the highest number since comparable statistics began, why aren’t more homelessness services using naloxone to prevent overdose deaths?

NIDA Easy to Read Drug Facts

Website
If you are searching for a simple format way to communicate the key issues around drugs then the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) website may offer a multi-media solution. The Easy to Read Drug Facts section of the NIDA website...
Screenshot of easy to read drug facts home page

European Drug Report 2018

Book
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The European Monitoring Centre on Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has released their latest European Drugs report. Covering 30 European countries the report explores drug trends, developments in prevention and treatment, public health...
European Drug Report 2018 report cover

Treat Addiction Like Cancer

News
Likewise cancer, addiction is a complex disease that requires being addressed by an integral, balanced and multidisciplinary approach. Currently, within the healthcare systems, there are available treatment options for cancer that are...