Reducing the risk factors and enhancing the protective factors associated with initiating substance use.
Prevention
Advancing Public Health in International Alcohol Control
Action is needed by governments to control the marketing, labelling and availability of alcohol given the growing evidence about the burden of disease and premature mortality associated with alcohol use.
Calling for Volunteers for SPR Committees!
The Society for Prevention Research offers various opportunities for our members to help advance the mission and the strategic plan of the Society by getting involved in our committees. SPR is now in the process of convening our committees...
Focus on Youth Football and Alcohol
Focus on Youth Football and Alcohol is a joint initiative aiming to reduce underage drinking and heavy episodic drinking among young people, as both strongly affect the health and welfare of Europe’s population. The evidence highlights that...
Prevalence of Binge Drinking in Singapore
The prevalence of binge drinking- the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time- is increasing across Asia. Previous research has shown revealed links between heavy drinking and poor mental health outcomes...
Taking a Stand: An Untapped Strategy to Reduce Waterpipe Smoking in Adolescents
Waterpipe smoking (otherwise known as shisha, hookah, narghile, goza, and hubble bubble ) is an increasing global health concern with evidence suggesting particularly high prevalence amongst adolescents. Despite clear evidence for the...
Alcohol and You: An Interactive Body
Almost every organ system is affected by alcohol. Drinking in moderation may cause problems to one's body, and drinking heavily over the years can cause irreversible damage. However, most diseases caused by excessive drinking can be...
Thailand Cigarette Packaging
One of the ways tobacco companies encourage people to purchase their products is through creating positive associations of brands. These include bright designs and symbols that quickly become familiar to potential customers. In a bid to...
NHS Substance Misuse Provider Alliance Conference
The NHS Substance Misuse Providers Alliance invite you to join us for our 2019 conference at Sheffield Hallam University on 9th September 2019.
8th European Alcohol Policy Conference Report
SHAAP and Eurocare have published a summary report covering the discussions that took place during the 8th European Alcohol Policy Conference (8EAPC) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Scotland, on 20th and 21st November 2018...
