AHMAD SHAH

PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Greetings. Happy to share an exciting opportunity as the brief details are given below: PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal Concept The U.S. Mission in Pakistan and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) http://pakusalumninetwork...
AHMAD SHAH

PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal

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Greetings. Happy to share an exciting opportunity as the brief details are given below: PUAN Call for Nominations Everest International Model UN Conference July 15-19, 2019, Kathmandu, Nepal Concept The U.S. Mission in Pakistan and the Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN) http://pakusalumninetwork...
AHMAD SHAH

Mr. Ahmad Shah Approved Executive Committee Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network Karachi Chapter Pakistan

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Dear Pakistan U.S. Alumni Network Members, We would like to thank everyone who applied for Executive Committee. We had only 16 slots for this EC term and we received more than 26 applications. Yet, we have kept people from different programs of U.S. Department of State. Here, is the list of selected...
Livia

Encuesta de la Universidad: ¿Qué opinas sobre uso de drogas?

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Liverpool John Moores University
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News

Liverpool John Moores University is conducting a new research study(link is external) and is inviting people from the UK to take part.

This study investigates what members of the public think about issues related to illegal drug use and involves completing a short online survey that will ask you to read through and provide an opinion on a selection of scenarios that relate to people who have taken drugs. There are no right or wrong answers.

Taking part in this study will help researchers understand better what people think about important social and health issues, which will in turn, help inform discussions...

AHMAD SHAH

Peace Workshop held with student of University of Education Lahore ,Pakistan

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Highlights of 1st 3 Days Promotion of Peace Workshop held with student of University of Education, Main Campus Lahore from 18th - 20th Feb, 2019. Participants were very keen to carry forward the learning through implementing Social Action Projects in their campus. #Peace #DFPF #Lahore #UOE...
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Call for Applications University of Ghana School of Public Health WHO HRP Alliance Postgraduate Scholarship 2019/2020

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Call for Applications University of Ghana School of Public Health WHO HRP Alliance Postgraduate Scholarship 2019/2020 University of Ghana School of Public Health (UGSPH) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) Alliance is pleased to invite...
Livia

Statistics on Alcohol - England 2019

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Book
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NHS Digital

NHS Digital has released the latest statistical report(link is external) on alcohol in England. The publication includes a range of information on alcohol use and misuse by adults and children.

The report presents findings on:

  • Alcohol relate hospital admissions
  • Alcohol-specific deaths
  • Alcohol-related prescriptions
  • Drinking behaviour among adults
  • Drinking behaviour among children
  • Road casualties involving illegal alcohol levels
  • Expenditure and affordability
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Livia

Homicidios relacionados con las drogas en Europa: una primera revisión de los datos y la literatura

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EMCDDA

EMCDDA, Lisbon, May 2018

Series type:  EMCDDA Papers(link is external)

Summary

Homicide is a violent act that generates high social costs. In particular, drug-related homicide (DRH) has the potential to act as an indicator of wider drug-related crime. Comparing DRH levels between countries with data on this topic can be a valuable tool for identifying trends and new threats. As part of its programme for developing and improving drug supply indicators, the EMCDDA has been expanding its monitoring to include measures of wider drug-related crime, including DRH. However, there appears to be a significant gap in...

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Italian
Edie

Intention to Reduce Drinking Alcohol and Preferred Sources of Support

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Scientific article
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Davies, Emma L., Larissa J. Maier, Adam R. Winstock, and Jason A. Ferris. "Intention to reduce drinking alcohol and preferred sources of support: An international cross-sectional study." Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment (2019).

Although rates vary from country to country, harmful alcohol use can be considered a global public health concern. The Global Drug Survey (GDS) is the world's largest annual survey of substance use. 

A recent study, published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment(link is external), has analysed data from 82,190 GDS respondents from 12 countries across four continents regarding alcohol use over the past 12 months.  

The research aimed to gain an understanding of regional differences in people’s intentions to reduce drinking and where people looked to for support to reduce their drinking.

Results from...

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Edie

Melhorar os resultados no tratamento da dependência de opiáceos (IOTOD)

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Frankfurt
Germany

The (link is external)IOTOD(link is external) conference is an annual, CME-accredited, two-day event developed in partnership with internationally-renowned leading opioid dependence experts.

The latest innovations, controversies and emerging challenges are covered, ensuring...

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Edie

Healthy Nightlife Toolbox - Resources for Creating Safer Nightlife Settings

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Healthy Nightlife Toolbox
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News

 

The Healthy Nightlife Toolbox (HNT) is an international initiative that focuses on the reduction of harm from alcohol and drug use among young people.

The Healthy Nightlife Toolbox collects and provides information on evidence-based interventions targeted at drug and alcohol use and related problems in nightlife settings. 

The Healthy Nightlife Toolbox is a website designed for local, regional and national policy makers and prevention workers, to help reduce harm from alcohol and drug use in nightlife settings

The toolbox is made up of three databases:

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Edie

11th International Conference on Nightlife, Substance Use and Related Health Issues

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Location:
Amsterdam
Netherlands

The 11th International Conference on Nightlife, Substance Use and Related Health Issues will be held in Amsterdam, 15-17 May 2019.

The conference hopes to bring together experts and stakeholders from a wide range of fields to present, meet...

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Italian
Livia

Access to Care for People with Alcohol Use Disorder in France

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Scientific article
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Costa M, Marcellin F, Coste M, et al Access to care for people with alcohol use disorder in France: a mixed-method cross-sectional study protocol (ASIA) BMJ Open 2018;8:e024669. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024669

Abstract

Introduction: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a major public health concern worldwide. In France, only 10% of people with AUD (PWAUD) receive medical care. General practitioners (GP) are one of the main entry points for AUD care. The present ongoing study, entitled ASIA (Access to Care and Indifference toward Alcohol, Accès aux Soins et Indifference à l’Alcool in French), aims to improve knowledge about factors associated with access to care for AUD by exploring related GP and PWAUD practices, experiences and perceptions.

Methods and analysis: The ASIA project is an ongoing cross...

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