evidence-based

The 5th Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference

13 May 2019

Gold Coast

Australia

The 5th Australian & New Zealand Addiction Conference will be held at the Sea World Resort Conference Centre, Gold Coast on Monday 13 May – Wednesday 15 May 2019.

This annual conference offers a two-day educational program of speakers and a half day of workshops.

Addiction Journal Podcast - February 2019

Book

25 January 2019

The Journal of Addiction has released its latest podcast which summarises the contents of the journal's February edition. The podcast includes a selection of interviews with the authors of the studies included in this month's journal.

Substance Use and the Maldives

Book

15 October 2018

There are decades’ worth of evidence from around the world to guide us; we need to follow it. Given the importance of the issue, I say let’s do all interventions that have shown promising results. But what does this mean for drug use in...

International Nurses Society on Addiction 42nd Annual Educational Conference

3 October 2018

Denver

United States

This conference focuses on the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for any nurse who cares for persons with substance use, abuse and addictions. Providing patient centered care through prevention, screening,

How Can We Demonstrate the Public Value of Evidence-Based Policy Making when Government Ministers Declare that the People ‘Have Had Enough of Experts’?

Scientific article

31 October 2017

Abstract Recent political campaigns on both sides of the Atlantic have led some to argue that we live in the age of ‘post-factual’ or ‘post-truth’ politics, suggesting evidence has a limited role in debate and public policy. How can we...

Evidence Lacking on Benefits of Cannabis for Treating Chronic Pain or PTSD

News

By Kelly Young Edited by David G. Fairchild, MD, MPH, and Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD Evidence is limited on the benefits of cannabis use for treating chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to two reviews in the Annals of...

EMCDDA Treatment Standards and Best Practice

News

Discover what works (and what doesn't work) in the areas of drug prevention, treatment and social reintegration.

What is the Purpose of Community Alcohol Partnerships?

Scientific article

Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAPs) are local initiatives which aim to reduce alcohol-related harm. They involve forming partnerships between the drinks industry and local governments with a particular focus on alcohol abuse and anti...

Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC)

4 October 2017

Melbourne

Australia

The Global Alcohol Policy Conference (GAPC) is the leading forum for the world’s alcohol policy makers and researchers. The conference will be held from Wednesday 4 to Friday 6 October 2017 at the Pullman Albert Park Melbourne in Australia.

National Alcohol & Drugs Education Conference

19 October 2016

London

United Kingdom

The Alcohol Education Trust and Mentor are bringing together a group of experts to showcase evidence-based and effective practice that can be used in education settings across the UK for alcohol and drug education and prevention.